As a seasoned movie enthusiast who’s spent countless hours immersed in the captivating world of Saturday Night Live (SNL), I can hardly contain my excitement for this upcoming documentary, “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music.” With an impressive lineup of interviews featuring musical legends and SNL stalwarts alike, it’s a dream come true for any fan like myself.
A documentary titled “Saturday Night Live’s Music Performances” is set to air on NBC, with Academy Award-winning director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Emmy Award-winning director Oz Rodriguez at the helm.
Titled “50 Years of SNL Music: A Special Presentation for Ladies and Gentlemen,” this three-hour event is set to air on the network on January 27, starting at 8 p.m., with a repeat available the next day on Peacock.
The upcoming movie, commemorating half a century of “SNL,” promises to reveal previously untold tales about the iconic, revolutionary, and headline-making musical acts, skits, and guest appearances from the last five decades, according to its synopsis.
The doc will also feature more than 50 interviews, including Bad Bunny, DJ Breakout, Elvis Costello, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Dave Grohl, Debbie Harry & Chris Stein, Mick Jagger, Dua Lipa, Darryl DMC McDaniels, Tom Morello, Kacey Musgraves, Olivia Rodrigo, MC Sha-Rack, Paul Simon, Chris Stapleton, Justin Timberlake, Lee Ving and Jack White.
In addition, we spoke with a variety of individuals who have been associated with “SNL,” such as its creator Lorne Michaels, current and past cast members like Fred Armisen, Conan O’Brien, Eli Brueggemann, Jane Curtin, Jimmy Fallon, Al Franken, Josiah Gluck, Bill Hader, Steve Higgins, Marci Klein, Melanie Malone, Tom Malone, Mary Ellen Matthews, Eddie Murphy, Ego Nwodim, Liz Patrick, Leon Pendarvis, Lenny Pickett, Joe Piscopo, Andy Samberg, Brian Siedlecki, Akiva Schaffer, Paul Shaffer, Sarah Sherman, Howard Shore, Robert Smigel, Jorma Taccone, Kenan Thompson, Maya Rudolph, Hal Willner, and Bowen Yang.
In a statement, Questlove noted that while many people are familiar with the iconic ‘SNL’ performances by artists like Elvis Costello, Prince, and the Beastie Boys, these are just the surface of a massive body of work. He explained that delving into the extensive archival footage felt like traveling through time in a time machine, whether it was a DeLorean or another type. He expressed his joy about embarking on this journey and now being able to share his findings with everyone.
“50 Years of SNL Music” – Produced by Michael, Questlove, Zarah Zohlman, Erin David, Dave Sirulnick, Jon Kamen, Meredith Bennett, Alexander H. Browne, Shawn Gee, Tariq Trotter, and Rodriguez. The special is a collaborative effort between Two One Five Entertainment, RadicalMedia, and Broadway Video.
Wrapping up the celebrations for “Saturday Night Live”‘s 50th anniversary are a four-part documentary series named “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” set to air on January 16, and a live prime-time special scheduled for February 16.
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2024-12-19 22:17