Scarlett Johansson leads star-studded SNL finale with hilarious Piano Man parody celebrating five decades of comedy gold.
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The Grand Finale
SNL just wrapped its 50th season with a bang! Scarlett Johansson took center stage for the May 17 finale, bringing her signature charm to Studio 8H.
Bad Bunny rocked the musical guest spot, but it was ScarJo’s opening that stole the show.
The whole vibe felt like a giant birthday party for a TV legend.
Piano Woman Steals the Show
“It’s 11:30 on a Saturday…” sang Johansson, putting a hilarious SNL spin on Billy Joel’s classic.
The cast jumped in with perfect timing, each adding their own flavor to the parody.
Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman, and the crew turned the monologue into an instant classic.
You could feel the electricity in the room as they belted out those final notes.
50 Years of Late-Night Magic
Born in October ’75, SNL has become America’s comedy playground.
Lorne Michaels’ brainchild has snagged countless Emmys and three Peabody Awards over the decades.
The show has survived everything from cast changes to cultural shifts, somehow staying relevant through it all.
That’s no small feat in the fickle world of entertainment.
Star-Studded Season
Season 50 kicked off with Jean Smart and Jelly Roll last September.
The roster this year was insane – Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton, Chris Rock, and Jon Hamm all took turns hosting.
The musical lineup was just as impressive, featuring everyone from Stevie Nicks to Billie Eilish.
Triple-threats Charli XCX, Timothée Chalamet, and Lady Gaga even pulled double duty as both hosts and performers.
Celebrating a TV Institution
PEOPLE magazine dropped a special issue to mark the milestone – “SNL’s Greatest Moments and the Stories Behind Them.”
Flip through its 96 pages for rare photos and behind-the-scenes gold.
The oral history section features Michaels himself, along with OG cast members like Chevy Chase and Laraine Newman spilling the tea on the early days.
Legacy Lives On
SNL will be back later this year, ready to continue its cultural impact.
The show has launched countless careers and created unforgettable characters.
From the Not Ready for Prime Time Players to today’s cast, the SNL family tree branches wide across entertainment.
Here’s to 50 more years of “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”