“Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary with an exciting new docuseries that aims to celebrate its remarkable legacy and explore “decades of SNL’s history.”

The four-part series, titled “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” will feature contributions from more than 60 individuals, including past cast members. It promises to provide “behind-the-scenes insights into the iconic elements and rich history of the American late-night comedy institution,” as stated by Peacock, a platform owned by NBC. Viewers can expect to see “unseen footage spanning five decades of SNL.”

“In each episode, the series highlights some of the show’s defining features, revealing insights into SNL’s extensive history, the audition process, the writers’ room, the fan-beloved ‘More Cowbell’ sketch, and the significant Season 11,” Peacock shares about the series.

Here’s everything you need to know about “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” including its release date, cast, and trailer.

‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ release date

The docuseries “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” is slated for release in the U.S. on Thursday, January 16, beginning at 5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT.

How to watch ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’

All four episodes of “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” will be available for streaming exclusively on Peacock starting at 5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT on January 16. As a Peacock Original, the series will not be broadcast on NBC, as confirmed by a Peacock representative to YSL News.

Previous seasons of SNL are also available for streaming on Peacock, and new episodes of SNL can be watched live on the service alongside their NBC airing.

‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ cast

The docuseries is set to feature a wide range of beloved SNL figures and familiar faces. Here’s a selection of those expected to appear in “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night”:

• Amy Poehler
• Andy Samberg
• Bill Hader
• Bowen Yang
• Fred Armisen
• Jason Sudeikis
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus
• Kenan Thompson
• Molly Shannon
• Pete Davidson
• Stephen Colbert
• Ben Marshall
• Ceara O’Sullivan
• Jim Downey
• John Mulaney
• Marilyn Miller
• Robert Smigel
• Sarah Silverman
• Seth Meyers
• Tina Fey
• Will Stephen
• Bruce Dickinson
• Jimmy Fallon
• Keith Raywood
• Rachel Dratch
• Will Ferrell
• Billy Crystal
• Griffin Dunne
• Nora Dunn
• Tom Hanks

Additionally, the series will showcase archival interviews with notable personalities, including Bernie Brillstein, Lorne Michaels, Robert Downey Jr., and Tom Davis.

‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ trailer

Peacock unveiled the trailer for “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” on January 7.

Further celebrations for SNL’s 50th anniversary

Alongside the docuseries, additional events for the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live include:

• “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 years of SNL Music,” set to premiere on January 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock the following day.
• A special weekend celebration that will culminate in a live primetime event on Sunday, February 16, on NBC and Peacock.

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