To mark the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live,” putting together 90 minutes of live TV in six days - already a herculean feat - is not enough. In addition, the venerable variety show is flooding the zone with shows of its pop cultural might.

The four-part docuseries, Peacock said, will feature legendary cast members and alumni including Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers and more.

Each episode of the Morgan Neville-produced series examines a different aspect of the comedy institution, with stars including Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Bill Hader and many more.

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Even before its 50th anniversary season, which we’re in the midst of at the moment, “Saturday Night Live” has been the subject of much study and celebration — too much, if I’m being honest. The frenzy of interest in all things “Saturday Night Live” has even led Saks Fifth Avenue to partner with NBC on a just-announced line of limited-edition apparel — T-shirts,

He’s ruled with absolute power for five decades, forever adding to his list of oracular pronouncements—about producing TV, making comedy, and living the good life.

Live producer Mike Shoemaker recalled Ferrell's audition prior to the performer joining SNL in the 1995 season. Shoemaker said Ferrell's "get off the shed ch

The four-part series taps Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson and more 'SNL' staples, with each episode breaking down a different aspect of the cultural phenomenon.