NBC says The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration was watched by nearly 15 million viewers
ByThe Associated Press
February 17, 2025, 7: 24 PM
NEW YORK — The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration is NBC’s most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years, reaching nearly 15 million viewers.
Sunday night’s 3½ hour extravaganza packed with comedy sketches, superstar musical performances and unexpected cameos, delivered the biggest audience for the network for a night-time entertainment show since the 2020 Golden Globes.
Only the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a bigger viewership draw in recent years, NBC said Monday.
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