Peacock Sets Doc on ‘SNL’ Legend Jim Downey, Featuring Conan O’Brien, Bill Hader and More
Key Takeaways
- A new documentary about legendary "Saturday Night Live" writer Jim Downey, titled "Downey Wrote That," premieres on Peacock on October 17th.
- Downey is recognized as the longest-running writer in SNL history and is credited as the "behind-the-scenes comedic architect" for iconic sketches and political satire.
- The documentary features interviews with numerous SNL alumni and comedy figures, including Fred Armisen, Dana Carvey, and Lorne Michaels.
- Downey is a five-time Emmy Award winner for his work on SNL, which spanned 30 seasons across four stints.
- The film will highlight Downey's contributions, such as the "Chippendales" sketch and Dana Carvey's George W. Bush material.
A new documentary celebrating the career of legendary "Saturday Night Live" writer Jim Downey, titled "Downey Wrote That," will debut on Peacock on October 17th. The hour-long film will explore the sketches, comedic voice, and lasting influence of Downey, who was the longest-running writer in SNL's history, joining in 1976 and contributing across 30 seasons. Known as the "behind-the-scenes comedic architect," Downey is responsible for iconic material, including the "Chippendales" sketch and memorable political satire, earning him five Emmy Awards. The documentary boasts interviews with a vast array of SNL alumni and comedy figures, including Fred Armisen, Dana Carvey, Bill Hader, and Lorne Michaels. Beyond his writing contributions, Downey also had memorable acting roles in films like "Billy Madison." The production is handled by Broadway Video in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, with Lorne Michaels serving as an executive producer.
