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have you chris rock eddie murphy dan aykroyd, adam sandler, an endless array of celebrities inside saluting 40 years of television history. >> live from new york. >> it's. >> saturday night. >> a phrase etched in our mind for 40 years. >> live from new york, it's saturday night. >> and also the time to find the who's who of comedy. >> in a weird way like a family reunion. >> family including 141 different cast members. many of whom are back tonight. >> we've met a lot of these people but there are some who we haven't seen and it will be so great to hang out. >> party on wayne. >> but they will do more than hang out. >> i just want to see, yeah a mash-up of worlds. >> cast members from different generations will likely appear in sketches together. >> i hope i do rise to the occasion. because, you know, it is just unbelievable. >> in fact the man who has been pulling "snl" together since the beginning, lauren michaels got permission late in the week to add half an hour to tonight's show. >> i know some of the things they are going and it is staggering. >> so is the 40-year legacy that's being

dan aykroyd. neil: eddie murphy? >> but he just wanted to pay respect and say thank you that is all he wanted.o see my pal eddie. i stopped him in his dressing room. [laughter] neil: i notice the phone did not ring. >> i should have called. would you have gone? neil: we have some pictures. >> that is her mom and i did not know. >> did she thank you were frank sinatra? >> i put on the way gamba make up. [laughter] and i do the whole thing. i still have to make up on now eddied goes up i run from wardrobe through the front door than there is security they let me through this i had on the make up get out of my way. neil: your the one they universally like? >> no fifth everybody was so nice. it was a love fest. and brad the cooper. neil: you were the star. don't even think about trying this again for the 50th you were the standout >> you didn't even call before the after party. >> i told mayor giuliani neil cavuto put the hammer on he said you should have called me. but the after party after party. neil: the word that the steak house across the street? [laughter] >> but frank sinatra is still dead

the top ten include john belushi, eddie murphy tina fey, mike myers, dan aykroyd, bill murray, phil hartmanmy poehler, gilda radner chevy chase. >> no chris farley no dana carver. >> i would not want to rank that. tough trying to pick the top ten. this is the "today" show matt lauer asking "snl" creator lorne michaels the secret to becoming a primetime player. >> the criteria i used when hiring people if it was 2:00 in the morning and i was walking down the hall and i saw who i wanted duck into another office. i think you have to have people that you can drive cross country with people who you find interesting and bright and look at things in a different way than you do. >> catch the full interview this morning on "today." as part of the "snl" extravaganza, nbc released an app with over 300 hours of clips from the show's history. the 40th anniversary special sunday night on nbc. we were talking, how can you pick the best of 40? all these years. >> you can't. that's why lists are great because you can argue them. will ferrell's got to be on the list. >> who's your favorite? >> church lady. >

john beluschi at number one, eddie murphy tina fey -- >> i like tina fey. >> dan aykroyd, bill murrayhartman, amy polar, gilda radner and chevy chase. >> chris farley dana carvey? >> the "today" show's matt lauer asked lorne michaels to reveal the secret to becoming a not ready for prime time player. >> the criteria i used when hiring people if it was 2:00 in the morning and walking down the hall and saw what i wanted to duck into another office. you have to have people you can drive cross country with people you find interesting and bright and look at things a different way than you do. >> matt's full interview will air on "today." as part of "snl's" extravaganza nbc has released an app of 300 hours of clips from the show. be sure to download that. that special on sunday. "way too early" starts now. ♪ >>> we're house broken.-- heart broken, sad, but honored by all fellow americans who are supporting us. our family friends, our children were adored and loved by everybody. >> #muslimlivesmatter thousands turning out to mourn three young victims shot to death in north carolina as the co

. >>> it's "saturday night live" starring dan aykroyd, jimmy fallon dana carvey eddie murphy tina murphy>>> ladies and gentlemen -- >>> let's take a live look at city hall in center city. love is certainly in the air. in just over an hour from now, 50 couples exchange vows in front of a group of judges volunteering their time at city hall. this will be the 13th annual valentine's day wedding extravaganza in philadelphia. cupid has his arrows trained on a local culinary landmark today. six couples will get married at reading terminal market this afternoon. it's a tradition which started back in 2002. after the ceremonies the newlyweds will be treated to a dessert reception provided by the market's vendors. >>> in the midst of wedding planning planning, that seems like a great alternative. for the folks down there today, at least you don't have to deal with the weather. that's coming later. >> we could see a couple snowflakes at that point. otherwise it will be a pretty view at that point. change is on the way later on this evening. here's a fun place to be on a saturday morning, the pocon

eddie murphy returned to the show for the first time since 1984. dan aykroyd, bill martin, back in studio 8h. martin started the show. but contrary to popular belief he was never an official cast member. he did appear on "snl" 27 times. we looked back at our favorite skits. watched hilarious new ones. "snl" has been making us laugh since 1975. >> when "snl" started, the last helicopter flew out of vietnam. watergate was fresh in everyone's minds. and new york was broke. respect for authority was at an all-time low. that's what the world was like in 1975. and it's out of that that "snl's" satirical voice was born. >> we want to know what your favorite sketch was from last night's show. let us know using #snl40. >> when the legends of comedy sharing a stage like that is insane. i didn't begin to watch. once i started watching i wouldn't be able to stop. i can't wait to see it. >> i saw some of it. beyonce or -- i'm blanking on the actress' name. will ferrell came back as alex trebek. that was fun. >> and musical talent too. >>> tom, we're focusing our at

john bough lieu she topped the list followed by eddie murphy and tina facial and mike myers and dan akroyddid you know peter akroyd was on? here at "red eye" we rated our top 5. matthew lawrence. she was in boosom buddies. >> peter akroyd. >> that is brooke wheel an. >> there is peter akroyd. he looks like dan akroyd after a fight and carrie sweeney. he played nancy reagan. andy you watch a lot of tv. did anybody get snubbed? >> this is the heys ago -- least accurate. it said mcdonald clearly thought he was hilarious and that counts for something, unfortunately he was a dennis miller clone with no jokes. stick around longer. maybe it will get funnier. the person who wrote that hospital -- shouldn't right comedy. >> they were the best at weekend update. joanne, do you know anybody on this list? >> a few people. and i am not a huge "snl" watcher. it is that time and there it is. i love chris 10 and wigg. when they do the porn stars my favorite is the one with justin timberlake for champagne. oddly that's my favorite. i like the newer casts. >> good for you. >> not all of them. >> which don't

it brought former members dan action rad chris rock and bill murray back to 8h and comedian eddie murphyng for the first time since 1984. we got the to look back at some of our favorites and watch new skits. "snl" has been making us laugh since 1975. >> when "snl" the started, the last helicopter had just flown out of vietnam. watergate was still fresh in everyone's minds. and new york was broke. respect for authority was at an all-time low. that's what the world was like in 1975 and it's out of that that "the snl's" the satirical voice was born. >> when of the last time we saw jack nicholson? steve martin started the show. contrary to popular belief he was never an official cast member but did appear on "snl" 27 times. he's responsible for some of the show's most memorable sketches. if you have a favorite use #snl40. share moments on facebook and twitter. >> my vote goes to church lady. >>> still ahead, ove and the caps give their dads something to c [alarms blaring] ohhhhh... whoa whoa whoa! who's responsible for this?!? if something goes wrong, you find a scapegoat. ...rick. it's what

dan aykroyd, kristen wiig. >> we don't have wine. >> that's okay i brought my own. >> all expected on stage tonight. >> reporter: eddie murphy will be for the first time in 30 years. we'll see tina fey and amy poehler. >> it's time for a woman to make it to the white house. >> no mice. >> the real sarah palin will also be there, part of a guest list that includes pop culture's biggest names. former hosts like justin timberlake. ♪ and musical favorites like paul mccartney and paul simon. lorne michaels spoke to matt lauer. >> in every sense it's kind of a reunion, you want to make sure that you capture the feeling of what it was like and also why it's important. >> reporter: there's someone else who's been there through much of the show's run. you may not see walley the cue card guy, but over the past 25 years, you've probably heard him laugh. >> daze craziness sometimes. but that's the best part of it. >> reporter: tonight's show likely to be no different. it's live so anything could happen. and probably will. kristen dahlgren, nbc news, new york. >> you can catch snl's 40th anniversary special tonight at 8:00 right here on nbc. >>>

dan aykroyd is fifth. then mike myers fourth tina fey third, eddie murphy second and the first, john belushi.ect i've ranking by them. there's no question who holds the top spot when it comes to my personal favorite. >> welcome back to "hardball," i'm chris matthews. man, oh man. you didn't just drink the kool-aid, you went back for seconds. go back to frag el rock let the grownups more testosterone in congress -- >> do you have anything left to say for yourself. >> the next time i come i'm going to have that you keep the insults to a minimum. >> shut your hole shut your hole. >> stick around i'm going to watch a videotape of myself, you're watching "hardball." we're back now with our round table danny, michelle and dana. who wants to go first. chronologically. >> chevy chase. >> you like him the most and he destroyed jerry ford? >> for political reasons, and it's not that he was the best at it he went particularly a good likeness of ford but without him, he was the pioneer that made it okay to laugh at politicians. you don't have dana carvy. >> did it bring down jerry ford? >> i think jerry

murphy in the flesh. returning to the show for the first time since 1984. former cast members like dan murray and steve martin back in studio 8h. a special edition of "weekend update." that's emma stone, paying tribute to gilda radner. she wasn't the only surprise guest. >> when you want to hit the clubs, this week's hottest club in new york is called yank. >> you're doing it wrong. you don't cover your face. you make a teepe for your secrets. >> who is this? >> what's it matter? jealous? have another drink. >> that's seth meyers in talks with bill haider and edward norton playing every everyone's favorite new york city club cower. melissa mccarthy showed up as chris farley'sley. we want to know what your favorite sketch was from last night's show. can you pick one? let us know on facebook and twitter using #snl40. >> she nailed it. spot-on. >> so many fun and hilarious moments. >>> it's a landmark we see as we make our way into d.c. but coming up why the washington monument may not be as mighty as we've always believed. >>> a day dominated by two, big weather stories. the impact windc

. >> 70s super stars, dan aycroyd, and bill murray were all on hand ♪ >> and eddie murphy one of theost celebrated cast member of all time set foot on the stage for the first time since 1984 but didn't even crack a joke. >> i'm so happy all the people are here that value the stuff i did on the show 35 years ago. it makes me happy. >> the most popular guest hosts were represented. >> i havehe t record for >> saturday night live laughed it's way through seven presidents. >> not going to do it. >> guess what i'm not wearing any underwear. >> 0 emmy wins and a revolving number of anchors on the update. >> i used to be the only pretty blonde woman reading the fake news. now there's a whole network devoted to that. >> no subject was off limits even taking jabs at the controversy. >> one of the original cast members in 1975 was brian williams. i didn't know if that's true but i never heard that. it doesn't sound true. it might not be. >> and in classic snl flavor they even got a laugh during their in memorium segment. when they included living former cast member john lovett. >> well that wa

dan aykroyd and bill murray all on hand. ♪ ♪ get away from me ♪ jaws ♪ >> reporter: and eddie murphy one of the most celebrated cast memberstime set foot on the "snl" stage for the first time since 1984 but didn't even crack a joke. >> and i'm really happy so many people here that value the stuff that i did 35 years ago on the show, and it really makes me really happy. >> reporter: the show's most popular guest hosted represented. >> i find it odd lorne chose you for this job when i have the record for hosting. >> ooh! >> reporter: "saturday night live" laughed its way through seven presidents. >> not gonna do it. not gonna do -- >> guess what. >> i'm not wearing any underwear. >> reporter: 40 emmy wins in 40 years. and a revolting door of anchors on their desk at "weekend update" culminating in la night of tina fey, amy poll e! and jane curtin. >> i used to be the only pretty blonde woman reading the anchor news. now there's a whole network devoted to that. >> reporter: no subject off limits even taking jabs at its own network's controversy. >> one of the original cast members in 1975 was brian williams. i didn't -- i don

dan aykroyd. also -- you know what else is a great thing? you seeing people is fun. watching other people see each other was the really fun thing. like, watching keith richards say "hi" to eddie murphy're not supposed to coexist. this isn't supposed to happen. [ applause ] >> i'm not supposed to be seeing it. he has all these like very young people back there that -- you know, interns and stuff. i'm like, "do you even know who those people were last night?" and a couple of them were like, "yeah, i mean, i know prince." [ laughter ] i'm like, "anyone else?" anyone ring a bell?" no one. >> seth: we've been firing people all day. [ laughter ] we brought in people and said, "you met a lot of famous people last night," and then i just hold up pictures and i go, "can you name this person?" and if they can't, i go, "you are fired." >> "no? gotta go. sorry." >> seth: "no. you are fired. you did not appreciate the magic that you were in front of last night, good-bye. pack your things." >> that's bad. >> seth: then they said, "you can't fire us, you don't even pay us." i said, "that's a good point. in that case, i don't know. just do -- go about whatever it was you were doing." >> you can com