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‘SNL’ to Launch 50th Anniversary Docuseries With Episodes Unpacking Audition Process, Writers Room and More
Debuting in January, 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' is a four-part docuseries with episodes focusing on the audition process, writers room and more.
Episode 2, “Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room,” is a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the uniquely chaotic process of bringing sketches from script to screen. The third episode of the series, “More Cowbell,” goes deep on one particular sketch from 2000 that has stood the test of time, as Blue Öyster Cult producer Bruce Dickinson (Christopher Walken) insists Gene Frenkle (Will Ferrell) play “more cowbell” during the recording of “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper.” And the final episode of the docuseries, “Season 11: The Weird Year,” explores a pivotal year in the show’s history that reset its direction and ensured its future. “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” boasts “unprecedented access to the show’s archives and talent.” Episode directors include Robert Alexander, Marshall Curry, Neil Berkeley and Jason Zeldes.
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