“SNL50” was anything but an ordinary show on Sunday night, and as such, it kicked off in an extraordinary way, with a musical performance from Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter.
Yes, the show opted to forgo its usual cold open, though there was still some humor in it. As the camera went straight to Carpenter and Simon, Simon recalled performing “Homeward Bound” with George Harrison back in 1976.
“I was not born then, and neither were my parents,” Carpenter joked.
Simon didn’t miss a beat, though, replying, “Well, I’m glad they’re getting the chance to hear it tonight.”