“Saturday Night Live” kicked off a historic 50th season by having beloved show veterans join its contemporary talents to present a satirical view of the reenergized election season.

For the cold open, Maya Rudolph reprised her role as Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president. James Austin Johnson returned for his version of Republican foe and former President Donald Trump.

The sketch was a spoof of ABC News’ “World News Tonight With David Muir” as Muir, portrayed by…