Dwell from New York, it’s Thursday night time!
“SNL” writers previous and current got here collectively for a read-thru of the “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” at 30 Rock in New York Thursday night, simply days earlier than the landmark broadcast on Sunday.
The official “SNL” social media accounts shared a photograph taken on the table-read, displaying a bevy of well-known faces arduous at work gathered round a convention desk laden with sandwiches and snacks comparable to cookies and chips.
The snap was captioned merely, “SNL50 anniversary special read-thru!!!”
Kate McKinnon, Seth Meyers and John Mulaney have been among the many present’s esteemed alumni clearly seen, with many commenters suggesting the photograph additionally included Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Paula Pell, who’ve all been confirmed as returning to assist pen the particular.
Present writers and solid members Colin Jost and Kenan Thompson have been additionally amongst these crowded across the cramped desk, which sat “SNL” creator and government producer Lorne Michaels at its head.
“SNL50” spirit has been sweeping New York within the run-up to Sunday’s present. Even the MTA has joined in celebrating “Saturday Night Live.” Since Feb. 10, Thompson has been the voice of the transit authority, relaying messages to New York Metropolis subway riders to pay fares and keep inside transferring subways automobiles.
“Live from New York, it’s Kenan Thompson from Saturday Night Live. Ima keep it real with you with the dos and don’ts of the subway,” the “SNL” author and star says within the narration. “Do pay the fare. I see you trying to jump the turnstiles. Stop it right now. I’m serious. Just tap your phone and keep it moving. Do keep those arms and legs inside the subway car.”
“That’s right, I am talking to you,” Thompson continues. “Don’t subway surf. I can’t believe I have to even say this. Ride safely New Yorkers. And check out ‘SNL 50: The Anniversary Special,’ Sunday on NBC and Peacock.”
The three-hour present telecast stay from Studio 8H will rejoice the sketch comedy’s present’s half-century on America’s airwaves and produce again previous solid members comparable to Adam Sandler, Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrell, Jane Curtin, Tracy Morgan, amongst others.
In an unique interview with The Publish, veteran “SNL” manufacturing designer Keith Raywood shared particulars about simply how full of expertise 30 Rock can be come Sunday.
“We [will] have about 450 [audience members] in the studio, which is essentially about 200 people more than we would normally have,” he revealed.
“Imagine all the people who have been on the show – those cast members and hosts. It’s a lot of people [there to see them]. And, those seats don’t normally exist,” he added.
“SNL50: The Anniversary Special” airs Sunday (not Saturday!) at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.
