NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jack Nicholson makes rare public appearance at SNL50
The show celebrated 50 years on the air with a three-hour special called SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Nicholson was one of the many celebs in the crowd. He was sitting in the audience near Will Ferrell, Robert De Niro, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. The Shining star, who turns 88 in April, was briefly on camera to introduce a musical act from Adam Sandler. "Ladies and gentleman, Adam Sandler," Nicholson announced from his place in the crowd, where he was sitting with daughter Lorraine. The camera cut back to Sandler, who cried, "Let's hear it for Jack, baby! Jack baby out tonight!".
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