Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005)
Overview
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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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.626 |
Directed By
Kenneth Bowser
Crew
Blair Foster
Alexis Kelley
Rachel Talbot
Kenneth Bowser
Kenneth Bowser
Teodoro Maniaci
Lisa Ammerman
Ken Aymong
Kenneth Bowser
Michael O'Donoghue
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