Next October marks the 50th anniversary of the very first episode of Saturday Night Live. The celebrations for this milestone began months ago with the premiere of season 50 and the release of “Saturday Night” in September. The festivities will continue into the new year with the introduction of the four-part docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night and the announcement of the feature-length documentary “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music.”
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The musical legacy of Saturday Night Live is just as rich as its iconic sketches. Questlove is set to direct a three-hour-long feature scheduled to debut on Jan. 27. This will be his first feature-length project since the award-winning documentary “Summer of Soul” in 2021. Through a blend of archival footage and interviews with past musical guests, cast members, writers, producers, and more, the documentary aims to encapsulate the extensive story of SNL’s musical history.
“Everyone is familiar with the legendary SNL appearances of artists like Elvis Costello, Prince, or the Beastie Boys, but they are just the beginning,” Questlove expressed in a statement. “Delving into the incredible archival footage felt like a journey through time, and I am thrilled to share this experience with everyone.”
“Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL” will showcase performances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Miley Cyrus, Dave Grohl, Olivia Rodrigo, Chris Stapleton, Justin Timberlake, Mick Jagger, Elvis Costello, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Kacey Musgraves, and Jack White. The list also includes artists such as Dua Lipa, DJ Breakout, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Tom Morello, MC Sha-Rock, Paul Simon, and Lee Ving, who have graced the SNL stage over the years.
In addition to Questlove, show creator Lorne Michaels, Fred Armisen, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Bill Hader, Eddie Murphy, Andy Samberg, Kenan Thompson, Maya Rudolph, and Bowen Yang will provide commentary in the documentary. Other personalities like Eli Brueggemann, Jane Curtin, Al Franken, Josiah Gluck, Steve Higgins, Marci Klein, Melanie Malone, Tom Malone, Mary Ellen Matthews, and Ego Nwodim will also make appearances.
FAQs
Q: When will “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL” premiere?
A: The feature-length documentary is set to debut on Jan. 27.
Q: Who are some of the artists featured in the documentary?
A: The documentary will include appearances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Miley Cyrus, Dave Grohl, and many more.
Q: Which previous SNL cast members will provide commentary in the documentary?
A: Lorne Michaels, Fred Armisen, Conan O’Brien, and others will offer their insights in the documentary.
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