For the Record - Feb. 19, 2025
'SNL50': In the Feb. 18 Entertainment section, an article on 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' misstated actor Aidy Bryant's first name as Andy. Also, Will Forte appeared as Elmo, not Cookie Monster.
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