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Behind the Scenes of SNL: From Pitch to Set Building
07:51 - 08:54 (01:02)
The hosts and comedians discuss the workings of Saturday Night Live from the initial pitch on Monday to the building of the sets by Wednesday, and how the show has evolved over the years with improved technology.
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