Saturday Night Live Backstage

Saturday Night Live Backstage is the NBC two-hour special that takes you behind the curtain of the long running late night comedy show Saturday Night Live. SNL premiered in 1975, a sketch comedy show that often parodies pop culture and politics, which was created by Lorne Michaels. The show has ran for 35 seasons, and launched the careers of comedians like John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and countless other comedy superstars. Many of the show's sketches have gone on to become successful spin-off movies, and the show has become a cultural icon. Now we get to see a behind-the-scenes look at the lauded show, learning about the history of the series. The special features untold stories of auditions, censorship, Weekend Update, special guests and much more, taking a fast-paced journey through the long history of SNL through an insiders point of view. Hear from the stars and guests like Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, Amy Poehler and Alec Baldwin, as well as the creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels, as we take a journey through the entire span of the show. Tune in for an exclusive look at the real story behind the legendary comedy show on Saturday Night Live Backstage. MORE