Why Amy Poehler Is Comparing SNL 50 to High School Reunion

Live from New York, it’s a historic reunion.

With five decades of Saturday Night Live’s cast members and hosts back to celebrate the 50th anniversary, it’s no surprise that Amy Poehler feels like she’s at her high school reunion.

“It’s like comedy high school,” she told NBC’s Willie Geist ahead of the SNL 50: The Anniversary Special Feb. 16. “We all grew up here. We’re having a lot of big feelings. It’s great to see everyone and it’s great to be back.”

While Amy—who was part of the cast from seasons 27 to 34—left in 2008, some things still feel the same when it comes to preparing for the show.

“Just like SNL, we’re really waiting until the last minute to figure everything,” she quipped. “I can’t believe we have to do a show.”

But some other aspects are very different for tonight than the SNL programming. She added, “We usually don’t have a red carpet before our show!”