New York, Dec. 22 -- Saturday Night Live paid a quiet yet poignant tribute to former host and film icon Rob Reiner during its Christmas episode, marking the show's first broadcast since his tragic death.
The episode, hosted by Ariana Grande, marked the programme's first broadcast since Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead last Sunday.
Reiner is part of Saturday Night Live history. He hosted the third-ever episode in 1975 and helped establish the signature format of the late-night show as the first host to participate in sketches, including a memorable bit with original SNL cast member John Belushi as his iconic Bee character introduced in the series premiere. Reiner also appeared as an audience member in a Season 10...