Season 43 Brought Ryan Gosling’s “Papyrus” Obsession

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SNL 50 Seasons in 50 Days: Season 43 introduced one man’s (Ryan Gosling) obsession with James Cameron’s Avatar and that “Papyrus” decision.

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After offering our ranking of how the first half of Season 50 is going so far, we’re back with a look at what’s on tap today with NBC’s Saturday Night Live and “SNL: 50 Seasons in 50 Days.” For this go-around, we’ve got a look at the opening to Season 43, with host Ryan Gosling and musical guest Jay-Z (September 30, 2017) – and the sketch that would create a social media obsession. In “Papyrus,” Steven’s (Gosling) life begins to unravel as he seeks the truth behind the creation of James Cameron‘s Avatar. Why was Papyrus used as the logo’s font? A story so epic that it would take nearly seven years to finally reach a resolution (?!?).

Here’s a look at the post confirming the sketch pick for Season 43, followed by the long-awaited follow-up, “Papyrus 2” (from Gosling’s hosting return during Season 49 on April 13, 2024, with musical guest Chris Stapleton):

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SNL 50 Anniversary Info: “Beyond Saturday Night” & More

With only two shows remaining in 2024 for NBC’s Saturday Night Live, we’re getting an early look at what’s in store in 2025 to celebrate the long-running late-night sketch comedy and music series’ 50th season. Before we get to the big celebration on February 16th and NBC’s documentary event, Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music on January 27th, Peacock and Academy and Emmy Award winner Morgan Neville will be offering us an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at what makes the show an enduring and influential institution. Featuring more than 60 contributors, including alumni, and covering decades of history, the four-episode SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night reveals new insights into the show’s history, pulling back the curtain on everything from the writers’ room to the famed audition process. With all four episodes set to hit Peacock on January 16th, here’s a look at what you can expect:

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Peacock’s SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night is a four-part docuseries honoring the legacy of SNL, with over 60 contributors, including SNL alumni, and covering decades of SNL history. Spotlighting some of the show’s most iconic elements, each episode delves into the rich history of SNL and pulls back the curtain on the audition process, the writers’ room, the fan favorite “More Cowbell” sketch, and the pivotal season 11.

Episode 101, “Five Minutes” – A showcase of the audition process, with never-before-seen audition footage and firsthand accounts from some of the show’s most iconic names as they reflect on their preparation and journey to the SNL stage.

Episode 102, “Written By: A Week Inside The SNL Writers Room” – A behind-the-scenes look at the writing process from script to screen, capturing the creativity and chaos of a week inside the writers’ room.

Episode 103, “More Cowbell” – A deep dive into the making of SNL’s iconic “More Cowbell” sketch, exploring how a simple idea became a cultural phenomenon and offering a tribute to the lasting impact of sketch comedy.

Episode 104, “Season 11: The Weird Year” – An exploration into SNL’s 11th season, examining the pivotal year that reset the show’s direction and cemented its enduring DNA with Lorne Michaels at the helm.

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Executive-produced by Neville, Caitrin Rogers, and Showrunner Juaquin Cambron, Peacock‘s SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night is produced by Jonathan Formica (Ep 101, “Five Minutes” & Ep 104, “Season 11: The Weird Year”) and Allison Klein (Ep 102, “Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room” & Ep 103, “More Cowbell”). The episodes were directed by Robert Alexander (Ep 101, “Five Minutes”), Marshall Curry (Ep 102, “Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room”), Neil Berkeley (Ep 103, “More Cowbell”), and Jason Zeldes (Ep 104, “Season 11: The Weird Year”).

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