SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night

Synopsis

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, including auditions, the writing process, sketches and an exploration into the 11th season.

Genre: Drama
Episodes: 4

Details

Audio Languages

eng

Episodes

Five Minutes

S1 - E1 • 66 min

The journey of superstar comedians striving to join SNL, their preparation, determination and diverse stories of those who achieved their dream.

More Cowbell

S1 - E2 • 50 min

How the 'More Cowbell' sketch became a phenomenon and legendary cultural moment.

Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room

S1 - E3 • 65 min

A present-day behind-the-scenes look, with retrospective interviews, this documentary captures the creativity and chaos of a week inside the writers room at SNL.

Season 11: The Weird Year

S1 - E4 • 67 min

An archival exploration into SNL's strange, yet pivotal 11th season; Lorne Michaels' return after a five-year hiatus resets the show's direction and cements the DNA that has endured for decades.