‘Saturday Night Live’ Docuseries Set at Peacock Ahead of 50th Anniversary
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Rick Porter
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Peacock's new 'SNL' docuseries pulls back the curtain on 50 years of the iconic sketch show, offering never-before-seen auditions and a deep dive into its most iconic moments.
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- Acclaimed director Morgan Neville ('20 Feet From Stardom') is one of the executive producers, promising an inside look at the show's archives and alumni interviews.
- The four-part series will explore different eras and aspects of 'SNL,' including the audition process, the writers' room, the making of the classic 'More Cowbell' sketch, and the show's exceptionally rocky 1985-86 season.
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Morgan Neville, Robert Alexander, Marshall Curry, Neil Berkeley, Jason Zeldes, Lorne Michaels, Christopher Walken, Will Ferrell, Chris Parnell, Jimmy Fallon, Horatio Sanz, Chris Kattan, Peacock, Saturday Night Live, NBC, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, More Cowbell