‘SNL50′ proves there’s still more to learn about ‘Saturday Night Live’
There are books — the best of which is still “ Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live ” — and countless movies, including a 2010 documentary and a 2024 feature, both titled “Saturday Night,” and a slew of comedies derived from popular “SNL” sketches, notably “The Blues Brothers” and “ Wayne’s World .”
‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ Reveals Hidden Details About a Comedy Institution
Peacock’s new docuseries has the massive task of defining a show that has defined culture for decades, as it peers into cast auditions, the writers room, the iconic cowbell sketch and the 1985-1986 season that almost canceled the show.
‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' Is Part Lovefest, Part Comedy-Nerd Heaven
Four-part docuseries starts as a typical self-congratulatory tribute. Then it drills down to specific highs and lows, and delivers the goods
Where to watch ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,’ the new SNL docuseries, on-demand
Beyond Saturday Night” on Peacock, including how to watch and how much it costs. Peacock costs $7.99 per month to watch with commercials. You also can upgrade to an ad-free package with extra features for $13.
How to watch ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ now streaming on Peacock
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” is available for streaming as of Thursday, January 16. Watch the trailer here, and access the new documentary today on Peacock.
“SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night," like its inspiration, is pleasant, uneven and occasionally inspired
Not the Please Don’t Destroy gags or Andy Samberg viral raps, but the artistic swings like “La Dolce Gilda,” Gilda Radner's indelible third-season homage to Federico Fellini. Or “Love Is a Dream,” a fantastic 1987 swoon into a bygone era and lost youth featuring Jan Hooks,
Ex-SNL star Vanessa Bayer reveals why she lied to family about joining hit show: ‘You cannot tell a soul’
Comedian Vanessa Bayer heard “horror stories” about other cast members revealing they were cast on SNL before an official ...
'SNL50' docuseries looks back at nerve-racking cast auditions, writers and 'more cowbell'
Among the documentary's highlights are cast members watching their own audition tapes, some for the first time. Amy Poehler ...
David Spade was shocked by current “SNL” cast being so lax with Lorne Michaels: 'That floors me'
Spade and fellow "Saturday Night Live" alum couldn't believed how chummy some of the current "SNL" cast are with the big boss ...
Crazy Auditions, Cowbells & The Chaos Of Season 11: Morgan Neville Unpacks ‘SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night' Docuseries
"Comedy slowly became rock n roll," says Joe Piscopo, a Saturday Night Live cast member between 1980 and 1984, in the opening ...
‘There’s No Way I’m Getting It.’ Pete Davidson And More SNL Greats Recall Horror Of Producers Not Laughing During Auditions
Pete Davidson, who was on SNL from 2014 to 2022, is not alone in his experience. Nasim Pedrad (2009-2014) also recalled “the ...
Lorne Michaels Told Bill Hader, Who Was 'Prone to Anxiety Attacks,' to 'Calm the F--- Down' Before Hosting SNL
Bill Hader was "prone to anxiety attacks" during his time on 'Saturday Night Live', and, according to an excerpt from Susan ...
‘SNL’ Takes Jab At Steven Seagal In Promo Heralding Dave Chappelle’s Return
Wednesday's 'SNL' promo heralded the return of host Dave Chappelle, taking a jab at former host Steven Seagal in the process.
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How much do Saturday Night Live stars get paid? Pete Davidson reveals 'small sum'
Live has been a proving ground for some of the biggest names in comedy over the years - but how much do the cast members get ...