On Saturday, August 9, an intimate event was held at The London in West Hollywood, paying homage to the iconic show. The afternoon included a screening of the famous “More Cowbell” Episode 2, created by Will Ferrell, followed by a moderated panel discussion with Executive Producer Morgan Neville, Editor Cori Wapnowska, ACE, and Sound Effects Editor Sean Gray.
About SNL50:
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert features a star-studded lineup of musical guests and comedians at Radio City Music Hall. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon and executive produced by Emmy® Award winner Lorne Michaels and Grammy and Oscar winner Mark Ronson, the unforgettable night features performances, surprise appearances, and more to honor the show’s unparalleled musical legacy.
About SNL:
NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase, is returning for its 50th season of laughs, surprises, and standout performances. “SNL” holds the record as the most Emmy-winning show in history with 101 Emmy wins (including its specials and short-form series). It has also been honored three times with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Since its inception in 1975, “SNL” has launched the careers of many brilliant comedy performers, making headlines with topical humor and unique takes on pop culture through its signature Weekend Update segment. This one-of-a-kind variety show also attracts the biggest music stars for innovative, viral performances. “Saturday Night Live,” which premiered on October 11, 1975, broadcasts live from NBC’s famed Studio 8H in New York City’s Rockefeller Center and is produced in association with Broadway Video. Lorne Michaels is the creator and executive producer. The show is also available for streaming on Peacock.
With Emmy Awards season in full swing, we would like to extend a well-deserved congratulations to the following nominees for their outstanding work: OUTSTANDING VARIETY SPECIAL (LIVE):Mark Ronson, Executive Produce; OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY SPECIAL: Beth McCarthy Miller, Director; OUTSTANDING MUSIC DIRECTION: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Music Director, and James Poyser, Music Director; OUTSTANDING SOUND MIXING FOR A VARIETY SERIES OR SPECIAL: Thomas Holmes, Production Mixer; OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A VARIETY SPECIAL: Keith Ian Raywood, Production Designer; OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN/LIGHTING DIRECTION FOR A SPECIAL: Tom Sutherland, Lighting Designer.
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