'Saturday Night Live' to air show, observe social distancing

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” will be back on the air this weekend with a show that abides by social distancing rules.

The comedy sketch show will include a “Weekend Update” news segment and original content from “SNL” cast members, NBC said Thursday.

The material will be produced remotely, the network said, in compliance with efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Part of the pandemic’s fallout was a shutdown of movie and TV production that included “Saturday Night Live.” Its last original episode aired March 7.

“SNL” is known for its guest hosts and musical artists, but NBC didn’t immediately address whether anyone outside the show’s cast would be be part of this Saturday’s episode, which will air at 11:30 p.m. EDT.


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[Dem2theMax]

1. This should be interesting!

Can't wait to see it. Thanks for the heads up!

[2naSalit]

2. Thanks. I was windering about that.

This situation has forced teevee producers to rethink format and logistics while the writer/performers have to work in that format's restrictions. Should be interesting to see how the make it work.

[mucifer]

3. Consider they are in NYC the epicenter of the epidemic in the world right now

as far as we know.

[malaise]

4. My skit would be Dr. Scarfie tying one of her scarves around the Con's mouth and nose to

shut him the fuck up.

Who will play Dr Scarfie?

[customerserviceguy]

5. Kate McKinnon!

She can be anybody!

[malaise]

6. Yes she can

[liberalla]

7. K & R !

New material!

[Blue_true]

8. I can see it now, the reaction of the Keenan guy when someone is about to violate

his social distance.

[Steelrolled]

9. I'm hopeful

but even if it doesn't work out so well, I'm very thankful they are giving it a go.

Related to this, I kinda like Jimmy Fallon's show - there is always one LOL moment in his monologue. I've never been that fond of his interviewing style, but happy he's keeping it going.