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Downey Wrote That

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A documentary exploring the unparalleled career and enduring influence of "Saturday Night Live's" unseen comedic architect, Jim Downey. SNL's incredible cast is recognized for making their mark on the comedy world, but behind the scenes at the writers' table, an entirely different art form was being mastered. This special reveals Downey's multi-decade impact as a prolific sketch writer and one of SNL's longest-serving members, while delving deeply into the storied history of comedy's most famous and longest-running series. Featuring many of the show's most memorable moments and original interviews with SNL's biggest stars, it simultaneously celebrates one of comedy's most recognizable institutions and least recognized legends.
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James Downey

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Fred Armisen

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Andy Breckman

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Dana Carvey

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Greg Daniels

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Will Forte

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Synopsis A documentary exploring the unparalleled career and enduring influence of "Saturday Night Live's" unseen comedic architect, Jim Downey. SNL's incredible cast is recognized for making their mark on the comedy world, but behind the scenes at the writers' table, an entirely different art form was being mastered. This special reveals Downey's multi-decade impact as a prolific sketch writer and one of SNL's longest-serving members, while delving deeply into the storied history of comedy's most famous and longest-running series. Featuring many of the show's most memorable moments and original interviews with SNL's biggest stars, it simultaneously celebrates one of comedy's most recognizable institutions and least recognized legends.
Distributor
Peacock
Genre
Documentary, Comedy, Entertainment
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 17, 2025