Among the many who returned to 30 Rockefeller's Studio 8H for the event was former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning—who hosted SNL in 2007 after his first Super Bowl victory. "Is Lorne gonna retire now?

Peyton Manning appeared on the 50th anniversary special of "Saturday Night Live" just two days after teaching a class at University of Tennessee.

The 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live" was held over the weekend, and not only did Peyton Manning score an invite to the event, but he also had a speaking part during the three-hour prime-time special that aired Sunday night on NBC.

Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning has been known for his comedic timing, so it's fitting that he was tabbed for a surprise appearance on the 50th Anniversary Special of Saturday Night Live. Manning appeared during the Q&A hosted by SNL legends Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and asked whether creator Lorne Michaels will ever retire.

"I hate being retired. ... Getting old sucks. You feel like such a loser. (Zach) Galifianakis knows what I'm talking about." - Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning said that he 'hates' retirement during the SNL 50th anniversary special. The 50th anniversary episode of SNL was star-studded, including NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, who poked fun at his “brutal” retirement.

Former quarterback Peyton Manning. Manning, who hosted Saturday Night Live back in 2007, was part of a Q&A in the special, with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler answering questions from audience members. Manning was one of those audience members,