SNL is on hiatus as the show prepares to air its 50th-anniversary special. SNL50: The Anniversary Special airs live Sunday, February 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

The Homecoming Concert,” it was clear that the event was going to be a celebration of all things “Saturday Night Live.” After all, it’s right there in the concert’s name. What’s more surprising is how ...