SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
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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1.Five Minutes
5.016-01-202566mSNL'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 prepar...
2.Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room
4.016-01-202564mA 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 proc...
3.More Cowbell
5.016-01-202549mAn 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...
4.Season 11: The Weird Year
5.016-01-202567mA 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...
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