Saturday Night Live‘s iconic 50th season is churning out behind-the-scenes buzz and big moments. Comedy legend Ben Stiller recently looked back at his early SNL exit, explaining that he chose to leave after just four episodes in 1989 because live performance wasn’t his forte – a bold move that eventually paved the way for his later success in film and TV. Meanwhile, Bill Murray got candid about his now-famous on-air apology during his early SNL days, revealing it was a turning point for his career. Adrien Brody also addressed swirling rumors about a so-called “ban” from the show following a controversial 2003 hosting stint — denying the claim but admitting he’s never been asked back.
Elsewhere, SNL’s 50th season has dazzled fans with a star-studded lineup, from celebratory premieres led by Jean Smart to unforgettable musical skits from Ariana Grande and viral moments featuring Charli XCX.
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.
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