Sun Jan 12 04:20:00 UTC 2025: ## SNL Celebrates 50 Years with Daily Sketch Countdown; Stefon’s Hilarious Halloween Highlight

**NEW YORK, NY** – To mark its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live (SNL) is showcasing one iconic sketch per day leading up to its three-hour special on February 16th. Today’s featured sketch, chosen to represent Season 38, is “Weekend Update: Stefon on Halloween’s Hottest Tips,” starring Bill Hader as the eccentric Stefon and Seth Meyers as the anchor.

The sketch, originally aired in October 2012, features Stefon’s signature brand of bizarre and hilarious nightlife recommendations. Hader, visibly struggling to contain his laughter throughout, delivers lines about a “random home invasion” club called “Jelly Bones,” and a mysterious location that causes him to mimic a territorial cat. The comedic chaos culminates in a raunchy ghost story that sends Hader into fits of laughter, even prompting Meyers to cut him off. The unexpected humor stems from writer John Mulaney’s last-minute additions to Stefon’s lines, often designed to make Hader break character.

The behind-the-scenes anecdote reveals Hader’s nervousness before live performances, despite his on-screen composure. Mulaney’s surprise additions, especially the Halloween sketch’s punchline, consistently challenged Hader, resulting in genuine, hilarious reactions that became part of the sketch’s legend.

NBC is celebrating SNL’s 50th anniversary with a three-hour special on February 16th, alongside a documentary series (“Beyond Saturday Night”) and a music documentary (“Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music”). Fans can catch up on past seasons and stream the anniversary special on Peacock. The daily sketch countdown offers a nostalgic journey through five decades of SNL history, highlighting the show’s enduring comedic legacy.

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