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Friday

From left: AI art, a movie star, a mayor

From left: AI art, a movie star, an embattled mayor. Christie's Images Ltd. 2025; Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Yuki Iwamura/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The NPR news quiz

What even IS art? The quiz doesn't know — but do you?

Plus: Why are there so many "Bridget Jones" movies? Who all resigned over the Eric Adams drama? And what phrase originated on "SNL"?

Monday

Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan and Eddie Murphy during the “Black Jeopardy” sketch on SNL50: The Anniversary Special.

Leslie Jones (from left), Tracy Morgan and Eddie Murphy during the "Black Jeopardy" sketch during SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Chris Haston/NBC hide caption

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Television

The SNL 50th anniversary special: What worked and what didn't

The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary prime-time special was full of sketches and nostalgia — and stretched more than three hours. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans breaks it down.

The 'SNL' 50th anniversary special: What worked and what didn't

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Thursday

Musician Bad Bunny will be featured in Friday's SNL concert and Sunday's live special. Here he is performing during his Most Wanted Tour at Kaseya Center on May 24, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

Musician Bad Bunny will be featured in Friday's SNL concert and Sunday's live special. Here he is performing during his Most Wanted Tour at Miami's Kaseya Center on May 24, 2024. John Parra/Getty Images hide caption

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Television

How to watch the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary events

For its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live has a weekend of live events starring cast members, musicians and celebrities.

'Saturday Night Live' celebrates legacy of music performances for 50th anniversary

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The cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live pose on the show's set in New York, in September 1992. From left, front: Chris Farley, Al Franken and Melanie Hutsell. In middle row, from left: Chris Rock, Julia Sweeney, Dana Carvey and Rob Schneider. In back row, from left: Adam Sandler, David Spade, Ellen Cleghorne, Kevin Nealon, Phil Hartman and Tim Meadows.

Saturday Night Live is marking its 50th year with a weeklong celebration, including a blockbuster homecoming concert and a three-hour primetime special. Above, SNL cast members pose on the show's set in September 1992. Front row, from left: Chris Farley, Al Franken and Melanie Hutsell. Middle row, from left: Chris Rock, Julia Sweeney, Dana Carvey and Rob Schneider. Back row, from left: Adam Sandler, David Spade, Ellen Cleghorne, Kevin Nealon, Phil Hartman and Tim Meadows. Justin Sutcliffe/AP hide caption

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Analysis

Television

4 decisions that turned SNL into a cultural juggernaut — and 3 mistakes

Critic Eric Deggans explains how Saturday Night Live became the long-lived force it is.

SNL IMPACT

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