'Saturday Night Live' launches 50th season with Jean Smart, Jelly Roll and maybe Maya as Kamala

“Saturday Night Live” is about to begin its 50th season. Jean Smart will host. The 73-year-old “Hacks” and “Designing Women” star who just won her sixth Emmy has never hosted the sketch comedy institution in her more than 40-year career. Jelly Roll will be the musical guest. Former cast member Maya Rudolph is reportedly returning to the show this season to play Vice President Kamala Harris, and if recent patterns are any indication, she could be in the premiere's cold open. The show will formally celebrate its 50 seasons with a three-hour primetime special in February.