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SNL 50: Steve Martin and John Mulaney Bring the Jokes, Murder and More to Must-See Monologue

  • Steve Martin delivered the opening monologue for the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, humorously noting he is 79 years old and that the show has been on for 50 years.
  • Martin mentioned that only two out of 894 hosts of Saturday Night Live have committed murder.
  • John Mulaney joined Martin during the monologue, complimenting Martin on his Emmy win.
  • Steve Martin has hosted Saturday Night Live 16 times, making him the second-most frequent host, just behind Alec Baldwin with 17 appearances.
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‘SNL50’: Steve Martin Tackles DEI, Gulf Of Mexico Renaming, ICE Raids In Opening Monologue As John Mulaney Roasts Celebrity Hosts

Steve Martin found a ingenious way to take back the record for the most times hosting Saturday Night Live by tying Alec Baldwin at 17 — he did the opening monologue on NBC’s SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday night. OK, it may not actually count, but Martin made the best of the opportunity with an assist from his longtime pal and SNL alum Martin Short as well as former SNL writer John Mulaney, both also former SNL hosts. Martin dove in…

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‘SNL50’ Monologue: Steve Martin Gets Canadian Martin Short Deported by ICE

Steve Martin jokes that viewers who don't like his 'SNL50' monologue should ask themselves, 'When did I abandon joy?'

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SNL 50: Steve Martin and John Mulaney Bring the Jokes, Murder and More to Must-See Monologue

During the SNL 50: The Anniversary Special monologue, Steve Martin and John Mulaney didn't shy away from referencing the murder trial of former Saturday Night Live host O.J. Simpson.

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Steve Martin opens ‘SNL’ 50th special with hilarious monologue featuring Canadian Martin Short dragged away by ICE

Steve Martin kicked off the "SNL" 50th anniversary special with a monologue that included jokes about aging — and ICE carting off Martin Short.

·New York, United States
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Steve Martin Just Destroyed the ‘SNL 50’ Opening Monologue

The legendary comedian hilariously took aim at ICE, AI, and the viewers at home—in addition to welcoming not one but two special guests.

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Steve Martin’s ‘SNL50′ Monologue Sees Martin Short Arrested by ICE, John Mulaney Joking About Hosts’ Egos: ‘It Amazes Me That Only Two Have Committed Murder’

Steve Martin got monologue duties for 'SNL50,' with Martin Short getting arrested by ICE and John Mulaney making cracks about hosts' egos.

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NBC New York broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
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