VH1 Celebrates 40th Anniversary of SNL with Mega-Marathon, Beginning Today
By: TV News Desk Jan. 28, 2015
VH1 Classic celebrates the 40th anniversary of the longest-running sketch comedy show in history by bringing fans 40 years of "SNL" in one place: "The SNL Rewind: 2015 - 1975 Mega-Marathon" beginning today, January 28th and wrapping on Sunday, February 15th.
Fans can relive the best moments (or binge on all the ones you missed) of "SNL" history with 19 days of back-to-back SNL episodes in this 433-hour "SNL" marathon -- the longest ever mounted for a single series on television ever. Starting with season 39 and working back to season 1 from 1975, VH1 Classic will bring fans the most loved moments and original skits that became cultural juggernauts. The last episode of the marathon will be "SNL's" first episode ever, hosted by the late George Carlin, originally aired live on October 11th, 1975. VH1 Classic will air it on Sunday, February 15 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., leading up to NBC's three-hour special (8-11 p.m.) celebrating 40 years of "Saturday Night Live." The marathon showcases 40 seasons of Not Ready For Primetime Players many of whom are now known around the world: Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal, Dana Carvey, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Kristen Wiig, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers. VH1 Classic will deliver the best moments -- which will leave fans demanding "even more cowbell."Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 PM - "The Blues Brothers" (John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd) VH1 will also join the party with a marathon of retrospective specials by decade for at least 10 hours on Sunday, February 15th, ending at 8pm. In addition, Fan favorite episodes will be available on vh1.com & the VH1 App throughout the marathon time period. VH1.com will support with daily posts including category countdowns such as "Best Character" and "Best Make Out." Series clips will also be featured in the "Last Lap" evening news roundup. Fans can follow @VH1Classic on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to engage with and commemorate the best of SNL throughout the marathon including: The "#SNLClassic Best Character Ever "Tournament" is a 19-day interactive bracket, hosted by VH1.com, igniting fans to 'vote' each day on the greatest SNL character of all time. "Pop Up #SNLClassic" will serve up exclusive original 'pop-up video' style shareable content, giving fans the behind-the-scenes perspective. "SNL" Surprise Social Hosts will take over @Vh1Classic social channels to interact live with fans and give insider commentary. "Soundtrack to #SNLClassic" on Spotify provides the definitive tracks from the iconic musical guests spanning each decade of SNL. For more information on the "SNL Rewind 2015 - 1975" VH1 Classic, or VH1, visit SNL.VH1.com. "Saturday Night Live" has won 40 Emmy Awards, the most for any show in television history. "SNL" also holds the title for the most nominated television show in Emmy history with 171 nominations. "SNL" has been honored twice, in 1990 and 2009, with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and cited as "truly a national institution." "Saturday Night Live" was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Broadcasters. The show continues to garner the highest ratings of any late-night television program, entertaining millions each week. Broadcast live from NBC's famed Studio 8H in New York City's Rockefeller Center, "Saturday Night Live" premiered Oct. 11, 1975. The program is a production of Broadway Video in association with SNL Studios. Lorne Michaels is the executive producer. About VH1 Classic VH1 Classic brings you the best metal, rock, soul and pop from the '70s, '80s and '90s. The channel features the gods of rock - from Black Sabbath, Metallica and Iron Maiden to Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam and Dire Straits - in marquee concerts and music specials, and of course, tons of classic music videos. Recent big events include National Metal Day (11.11.11) and Metal Evolution, an 11-part documentary series on the history of metal. Because when it comes down to it - all music should go to 11.
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