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Mulaney, known for his sharp wit, shared the stage with Martin, a longtime SNL favorite. During their monologue, Mulaney made a tongue-in-cheek remark that quickly caught the audience’s attention. He noted that among the 894 hosts who had graced the SNL stage over the decades, only two had committed murder.
The joke immediately sparked speculation among fans. Some wondered if Mulaney was referencing Alec Baldwin, who was in the audience during the special. However, reports suggest that the comedian was actually alluding to Robert Blake and O.J. Simpson.
Simpson, best known for his career as a football player and later as an actor in The Naked Gun films, hosted SNL in 1978. Years later, he was accused of the 1994 murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Though he was acquitted in a highly publicized trial, he was later found liable for their deaths in a civil lawsuit. Simpson passed away in 2024 at the age of 76.
Blake, another former SNL host, was accused of murdering his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, in 2001. Despite being acquitted of the criminal charges, he was found liable in a civil case. The actor passed away in 2023 at the age of 89.
Meanwhile, Baldwin, who has hosted SNL 17 times—one of the highest in the show’s history—faced involuntary manslaughter charges following a tragic incident on the set of Rust. The actor discharged a firearm that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
With his signature comedic delivery, Mulaney’s remark added a touch of dark humor to the anniversary special, reinforcing SNL’s legacy of pushing boundaries while entertaining audiences. As the celebrations continued, the show marked five decades of shaping comedy and pop culture, with its influence remaining as strong as ever.