The new season of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” is set to premiere this weekend. But a massive cast exodus has raised questions about how the show will cope with the loss of some of its most popular players.
Accepting the Emmy for Best Variety Sketch, Lorne Michaels, creator and executive producer of the show, thanked the cast for sticking it out the past two years during a pandemic that brought unique challenges for the show. However, eight cast members have announced their departure from the show since the 47th season concluded in May.
Demand for the venerable sketch show has grown notably since its 42nd season spanning 2016-2017, according to Parrot Analytics‘ data, which takes into account consumer research, streaming, downloads and social media, among other engagement.
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During season 47, the show averaged 16.8 times the average series demand.
Accepting the Emmy for Best Variety Sketch, Lorne Michaels, creator and executive producer of the show, thanked the cast for sticking it out the past two years during a pandemic that brought unique challenges for the show. However, eight cast members have announced their departure from the show since the 47th season concluded in May.
Demand for the venerable sketch show has grown notably since its 42nd season spanning 2016-2017, according to Parrot Analytics‘ data, which takes into account consumer research, streaming, downloads and social media, among other engagement.
Also Read:
‘SNL': Longest Running Cast Members, From Jason Sudeikis to Kenan Thompson (Photos)
During season 47, the show averaged 16.8 times the average series demand.
- 9/30/2022
- by Christofer Hamilton
- The Wrap
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