Missed Opportunity: The Beatles' Almost Reunion on Saturday Night Live in 1976
The Beatles almost had a surprise reunion on Saturday Night Live in 1976, but a twist prevented it from happening. Paul McCartney and John Lennon considered going to the studio to perform after watching the show together, but they were too tired to follow through. George Harrison later performed on the show in 1976, two years after the initial offer from SNL Producer Lorne Michaels. Harrison confronted Michaels about the money, and the situation was resolved with a humorous exchange. While Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney made appearances on SNL, John Lennon never appeared on the show. McCartney made multiple appearances as a musical guest on various episodes. The Beatles' almost-reunion on SNL remains a memorable moment in music history.