SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

Ended First aired 16/Jan/2025 United States English 1 season(s) 4 episode(s)
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This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
4 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Jan/2025
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S1E4
Season 11: The Weird Year
Air date: 16/Jan/2025 · Runtime: 67 min
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A behind-the-scenes look at Saturday Night Live's tumultuous 1985-86 season, when creator Lorne Michaels returned after a 5-year absence. Despite high expectations, the show faced significant on-screen challenges during this comeback year.

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A behind-the-scenes look at Saturday Night Live's tumultuous 1985-86 season, when creator Lorne Michaels returned after a 5-year absence. Despite high expectations, the show faced significant on-screen challenges during this comeback year.

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S1E3
More Cowbell
Air date: 16/Jan/2025 · Runtime: 49 min
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An in-depth look at the creation of a famous 2000 SNL sketch starring Christopher Walken. An exploration of the roles of cast members Ferrell, Parnell, Fallon, Sanz, and Kattan in bringing this iconic comedy moment to life.

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An in-depth look at the creation of a famous 2000 SNL sketch starring Christopher Walken. An exploration of the roles of cast members Ferrell, Parnell, Fallon, Sanz, and Kattan in bringing this iconic comedy moment to life.

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Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room
Air date: 16/Jan/2025 · Runtime: 64 min
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A behind-the-scenes look at the intense week-long journey of creating comedy sketches for a popular live TV show. From initial ideas to final performance, witness the creative process unfold under pressure.

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A behind-the-scenes look at the intense week-long journey of creating comedy sketches for a popular live TV show. From initial ideas to final performance, witness the creative process unfold under pressure.

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Five Minutes
Air date: 16/Jan/2025 · Runtime: 66 min
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SNL's secretive audition process revealed through rare footage and candid stories from cast members. Get an inside look at the nerve-wracking tryouts and learn how comedians prepared for their big shot at late-night stardom.

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SNL's secretive audition process revealed through rare footage and candid stories from cast members. Get an inside look at the nerve-wracking tryouts and learn how comedians prepared for their big shot at late-night stardom.

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Tracy Morgan
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Joe Piscopo
Joe Piscopo
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
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Bobby Moynihan
Bobby Moynihan
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Cheri Oteri
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Fred Armisen
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Heidi Gardner
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Jay Pharoah
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Michael Shoemaker
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Pete Davidson
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Ayala Cohen
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Bill Hader
Bill Hader
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Andy Samberg
Andy Samberg
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Bowen Yang
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Nasim Pedrad
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Molly Shannon
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Beck Bennett
Beck Bennett
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Jason Zeldes
Jason Zeldes
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Marshall Curry
Marshall Curry
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Neil Berkeley
Neil Berkeley
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Robert Alexander
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Caitrin Rogers
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Juaquin Cambron
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Morgan Neville
Morgan Neville
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Darling Higgins
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Zach Greenspan
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Allison Klein
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Jonathan Formica
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Nora Chute
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