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Saturday Night Live Celebrates 50 Years with Iconic Sketches

2/8/2025

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On February 16, NBC will honor Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary with a spectacular three-hour special, showcasing a memorable sketch from each season. Among the highlights is Eddie Murphy's iconic "White Like Me" from Season 10, a sharp and humorous take on racial prejudice that brilliantly parodies the 1961 book "Black Like Me," underscoring Murphy's lasting influence on the show.

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On February 16, NBC will honor Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary with a spectacular three-hour special, showcasing a memorable sketch from each season. Among the highlights is Eddie Murphy's iconic "White Like Me" from Season 10, a sharp and humorous take on racial prejudice that brilliantly parodies the 1961 book "Black Like Me," underscoring Murphy's lasting influence on the show.