Justin Timberlake detailed that the sketch with him, Andy Samberg, Bobby Moynihan, Paul Rudd, and Beyonce dancing to her hit "Single Ladies" on "Saturday Night Live" in 2008 almost didn't happen at all.

In the end, it all turned out to be worth it, as the "Single Ladies" parody — featuring Rudd as a music video director introducing the singer to her backup dancers, played by Timberlake, Samberg, and Moynihan clad in leotards and heels as they do the choreography — became an instant classic.

Justin Timberlake claimed he had to convince Beyonce to collaborate on the 2008 ‘Single Ladies’ sketch for ‘Saturday Night Live’

To commemorate the milestone, a documentary has been released, Ladies & Gentleman… 50 Years of SNL Music, which now streamable with a Peacock subscription. The special offers insight into many of the show's most iconic musical moments.