Peacock has shared the trailer for SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, which debuts on January 16. Sharing exclusive and previously un-aired footage spanning across SNL‘s five-decade history, the docuseries features over 60 contributors from behind the scenes and in front of the camera, including the likes of Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Fred Armisen, Pete Davidson, Stephen Colbert, Tracy Morgan, Larry David, Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, and many more.
Hit play on the star-studded trailer below and see more info on each episode:
- Episode 101, “Five Minutes” – A showcase of the SNL audition process, with never-before-seen audition footage and firsthand accounts from some of the show’s most iconic names as they reflect on their preparation and journey to the SNL stage.
- Episode 102, “Written By: A Week Inside The SNL Writers Room” – A behind-the-scenes look at the SNL writing process from script to screen, capturing the creativity and chaos of a week inside the writers’ room at SNL.
- Episode 103, “More Cowbell” – A deep dive into the making of SNL‘s iconic “More Cowbell” sketch, exploring how a simple idea became a cultural phenomenon and offering a tribute to the lasting impact of sketch comedy.
- Episode 104, “Season 11: The Weird Year” – An exploration into SNL’s 11th season, examining the pivotal year that reset the show’s direction and cemented its enduring DNA with Lorne Michaels at the helm.
