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Molly Shannon, Seth Meyers, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and Leslie Jones celebrate 50 years of ‘Saturday Night Live’ with behind-the-scenes st...

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Molly Shannon, Seth Meyers, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and Leslie Jones celebrate 50 years of ‘Saturday Night Live’ with behind-the-scenes stories, laughs, and unforgettable moments. These iconic 'SNL' cast members reveal which guest hosts were their favorites, share what it was like cracking up on set and breaking character during sketches, and discuss how they navigated their time on the show.
Molly Shannon opens up about failing her first 'SNL' audition, while Kate McKinnon reflects on how she handled the challenges of incorporating politics into the show’s comedy. The group also shares personal stories about how their most memorable characters came to life and what it was like performing on the legendary Studio 8H stage. Get an inside look at the chaos, creativity, and laughs that have defined ‘Saturday Night Live’ for 50 years.
'Saturday Night Live' is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special three-hour broadcast, 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special', live from Studio 8H on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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Molly Shannon opens up about failing her first 'SNL' audition, while Kate McKinnon reflects on how she handled the challenges of incorporating politics into the show’s comedy. The group also shares personal stories about how their most memorable characters came to life and what it was like performing on the legendary Studio 8H stage. Get an inside look at the chaos, creativity, and laughs that have defined ‘Saturday Night Live’ for 50 years.
'Saturday Night Live' is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special three-hour broadcast, 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special', live from Studio 8H on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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