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Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found

Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found

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Following the departure of the show's original cast and creator after five seasons, SNL in the '80s is a look back at a decade of turbulent, often uncertain times that included the hiring and firing of several casts, numerous writers, producers and ultimately the revitalization of the show with the return of executive producer Lorne Michaels.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

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Release Date

15 April 2005

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

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A. Whitney Brown

A. Whitney Brown

Self

Dana Carvey

Dana Carvey

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Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Self

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