Hollywood royalty Tom Hanks deadpanned the opening of what seemed to be an in memoriam segment. Instead of tributes to past cast members, it revisited certain sections and acts from the show that didn’t age well and wouldn’t play well today. It included ethnic stereotypes, sexual harassment, underage sexual harassment and slut shaming. The three-hour plus ‘SNL50’ was filled with scores of celebrities, classic sketches and musical performances. It also included a montage of questionable makeup and guests (including O. J. Simpson, Robert Blake, R. Kelly and Diddy) It was the one for pondering and being self-critical. The episode aired on Saturday, February 17, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. For more information on the show, visit SNL50.com or go to www.SNL.com/50. For further information about the show on Sunday, February 18, visit NBC.com. for more information. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. For confidential. support in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 909090 or click here.
