Russell Brand, whom I find hilarious, has two movies coming out within a week of each other in April, so of course he’s hosting SNL in mid-February.
Host Russell Brand and Musical Guest Chris Brown Make SNL Debuts on February 12New York, NY - February 1, 2011 - Comedian Russell Brand and musical guest Chris Brown will make their debut appearances on "Saturday Night Live" for the February 12 show.
Russell Brand, taking his first turn as SNL host, will lend his voice to the upcoming animated feature "Hop" due out April 1st, and will also star in the remake of "Arthur" alongside Helen Mirren on April 8th. Brand shot to fame in the Judd Apatow box office hit, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," and has also appeared in "Bedtime Stories" with Adam Sandler and Keri Russell, and "Get Him To The Greek" with Jonah Hill.
Grammy nominated and multi-platinum recording artist Chris Brown will also make his first appearance as musical guest. Brown's single, "No BS" has currently held the top spot on the Urban Mainstream radio airplay chart for two consecutive weeks. His other single, "Yeah 3X" is also enjoying success in the Top 5 on the Mainstream Top 40 and Rhythmic radio airplay charts, while his newest single "Look At Me Now" featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes is already climbing the charts. Brown's fourth album "F.A.M.E." is due out March 22nd.
The excellent primetime decade-spanning SNL documentaries always do well for NBC, but what is the network to do now that the show has run out of decades?
They create a documentary that covers the whole 36-year history of SNL. If you’ve seen the DVD versions of these specials, you know they left a lot of great stuff on the cutting-room floor. Maybe this special repurposes it?
“SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE BACKSTAGE” SHOWCASES BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXCLUSIVES, A NEW TWO-HOUR SPECIAL ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 FROM 9 -11 PM ET/PT ON NBCDozens Of Never Before Seen Interviews With Cast And Hosts
NEW YORK – February 2, 2011 - SNL premieres a new special, “Saturday Night Live Backstage,” which takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour throughout the show's long history highlighting previously untold stories of auditions, censorship, Weekend Update, and more. Continuing to tell the story of “Saturday Night Live,” NBC presents a new installment of the compelling behind-the-scenes documentary series chronicling the highs and lows of the iconic comedy show. “Saturday Night Live Backstage” airs on Sunday, February 20 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT.
The special is both a fast-paced journey through the years and an insider’s view of how and why it continues to be the trendsetting show that it is. “Saturday Night Live Backstage” will also include musical guest performances and never before seen interviews with many of the show’s brightest stars, writers, and guest hosts, as well as some of the most memorable characters and sketches.
Along with auditions and fan favorite clips, the special will feature stories and interviews with creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels, and many of the stars of the show including: Alec Baldwin, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, and many more.
“This new special really does give viewers a backstage look at how SNL works. And it features both funny and candid behind-the-scenes stories that you've never heard, told by the biggest stars in entertainment from the entire span of the show,” said Rick Ludwin, Executive Vice President of Late Night and Prime Time Series.
Kenneth Bowser writes, produces and directs. Declan Baldwin produces.
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