SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Will Premiere Season 46 on Oct. 3

"Saturday Night Live" will launch its 46th season on Oct. 3 and air live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT.

The show will originate from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center.

More information on the new season will be announced at a later date.

"Saturday Night Live" goes into the Sept. 20 Emmy Awards with 15 nominations, including Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.

"Saturday Night Live" is a production of Broadway Video in association with SNL Studios. Lorne Michaels is the executive producer.

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