18 Things We Learned From The “SNL50” Documentary
Although this series resembles four independent documentary films instead of one cohesive unit-one of which is fully dedicated to “More Cowbell”-still is full of a lot of moments behind the scenes:
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… except for Kennan Thompson – did more than 10 minutes.
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Often, when the performer was called again for another test or screen test, they were asked to reach completely new materials.
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Many of the characters tested by comedic actors, as happened later on SNLLike the aunt of Christine Wig Linda and the target lady, and Anna GastaireNPR host.
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There are many stars over the years who have tested this offer but not delivered, like Jennifer CollegeMindy Kalling, Kevin Hart, Jordan Bell, Stephen Colbert, and Donald Glove.
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There is also a long history of comedic test and then assigned instead as a writer, such as Bowen Yang and John Mawlani.
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Over his years, the show rented many people with the recommendations of the actors and writers. Andy Samberg was recommended by Jimmy Fallon, George Windt called Jason Sodikis, and Gwenith wandered by Maya Rudolph.
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When Will Ferrell joined the actors’ team in 2000, there was a review that it described as “the most annoying newcomer.” Ferrell had made a banner that he commented on the door of his office reading “the new new next upcoming” and commented, “If you think I am annoying now, just wait, I will be very annoying.”
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Once you are appointed, you seem to be still testing because you should get your drawings on the air. Every week, 30 to 40 drawings are written and served, but only a small part is already chosen.
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On Monday before every new show, the writer’s room is given information about this week’s host, such as what they can do (singing or dancing) or topics they want to stay away from. Then the book adapts their drawings to this specific host.
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On Wednesday, they read their large tables, where about 40 drawings are read loud. Later that night, around 10 pm, Lorne allows them to know from 8 to 12 drawings.
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Some departments will eliminate hours or days on the supports, costumes or special effects to draw a plan only to find out that the drawing has been cut an hour before the air.
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On Thursday is dedicated to rewriting, then, it comes on Friday, complete groups are built and prepared at the stages of each drawing.
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There is a stage on a group called “ShitCan Ally” and “Coffin Corner” because it is the stage far from the audience, where the drawings “DIE” die. The two lies are alive from that stage, “More Cowbell” and “Wayne’s World”.
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During the rehearsal of the dress on Saturday, immediately before the actual display tapes, the book of each drawing goes and sit under the ovaries with Lauren, the place where the rehearsal is seen. Then Lauren, Steve Higgens, the host, and producers go to the top floor to Lauren’s office and choose the final drawings of the offer.
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