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'SNL' to kick off 50th season Saturday on NBC

By Karen Butler,

10 hours ago

Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Hacks Emmy winner Jean Smart is set to host the Season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live on NBC this weekend.

Country music star Jelly Roll will be the musical guest for Saturday's episode of the sketch-comedy show, which tapes in New York City.

Newbies Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline are joining the SNL ensemble, which includes longtime cast members Colin Jost , Michael Che and Kenan Thompson .

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=28SGAZ_0vnHyVZn00 — Jelly Roll arrives for the Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 15. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI

The series is kicking off the fresh run of episodes as Saturday Night , a movie about its chaotic first season, opened in theaters.

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Rhonda Hoyt

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It’s to bad it’s not funny anymore. The opening g was good, but the rest was terrible

MACK

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The Pope will sing 🎶 Nothing Compares To You 🎶 before ripping up a picture of Trump...🎤...🧌

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