Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation

May 6, 2007

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Overview

A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts. Features memorable sketches and behind the scenes dynamics.

Genres

Documentary

Comedy

TV Movie

Production Companies

NBC

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Cast

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Chris Rock

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Jim Downey

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David Spade

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Norm Macdonald

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Robert Smigel

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Mike Myers

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Dana Carvey

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Lorne Michaels

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Paula Pell

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Adam McKay

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Tina Fey

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Tim Meadows

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