The retired Oscar winner set the stage for Sandler’s comedic yet heartfelt song that honored the show's historic half-century on the air.

The actor's acoustic performance featured a special shoutout to some of SNL's most beloved late cast members Adam Sandler got emotional during his musical tribute to Saturday Night Live. The actor, 58,

Early show cast members — Robin Duke, Joe Piscopo, Terry Sweeney — were among the evening’s earliest red carpet arrivals. A chorus of “Garrett, Garrett” rang out from the carpet’s fan section as original cast member Garrett Morris made his debut.