The celebration will feature previous hosts, like Steve Martin, Dave Chappelle, Kim Kardashian and Miley Cyrus.

A host can make or break an episode, rocket a sketch to virality, or keep everyone talking about ‘SNL’ deep into the week after it airs. But these stars did it best.

Yeah, that's the ticket to being a Saturday Night Live superfan. Now in its landmark 50th season and with more Emmys than any other TV show, SNL has cemented its place in pop culture history — one cowbell at a time.

The episode starred the original "Saturday Night Live" cast members — Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman and Chevy Chase, who did double-duty as the show's first "Weekend Update" anchor.

The new episode will air at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

Saturday Night Live has revealed the first round of celebrity guests for SNL50: The Anniversary Special. In a promo video released early February, those who confirmed appearances in the landmark special episode included Ayo Edebiri,

Live has lined up the first round of guests for its 50th anniversary special. Several frequent hosts, including Five-Timers Club members Tom Hanks (who originated the bit back in 1990), Steve Martin,