Lorne Michaels, the longtime producer of the sketch show, has a reputation for hating it when cast members break character. Here we see Heidi Gardner losing it.

"I can’t wait to celebrate 50 years of the legendary 'SNL' and speak to some of my all-time comedy heroes who have inspired ...

The Anniversary Special will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and will be broadcast live two days later on Sunday, Feb. 16.

Lovers of music on “SNL” have other chances to celebrate. NBC has scheduled “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” for Friday night.

The 'SNL' 50th anniversary special will feature alums Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Kristen Wiig, and more.

Sabrina Carpenter, Adam Driver, Paul McCartney and Miley Cyrus also are expected at the 50th anniversary extravaganza, as are many past cast members.

Live' cast members including Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg and more will appear on the 'SNL 50' ...

Live’s 50th anniversary special is coming up soon, and the first wave of guests have been announced. Premiering on Sunday, ...

Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Will Heath/NBC Saturday Night Live has confirmed that its 50th anniversary special guest list will ...

While you could probably predict many of the names who will appear, the show has now announced at least some of the ...