Legendary ‘SNL’ Writer Jim Downey Gets His Long-Overdue Appreciation in a New Peacock Special

Downey, who joined SNL as a writer in 1976, is the longest-serving writer in the history of the sketch show. He has won five Emmys, including for his writing on the SNL50 anniversary special. Downey ...

Doc about legendary 'SNL' scribe Jim Downey to premiere Oct. 17

"Downey Wrote That," a documentary about longtime "Saturday Night Live" writer and five-time Emmy-winner Jim Downey, is set ...

Downey Wrote That, a Documentary on SNL Writer Jim Downey, Is Coming to Peacock

Downey — who you might've seen in 2025's One Battle After Another — had a legendary career on Saturday Night Live.

Peacock Sets Doc on ‘SNL’ Legend Jim Downey, Featuring Conan O’Brien, Bill Hader and More

Peacock has announced a documentary on 'SNL' legend Jim Downey, to debut on Oct. 17. It will feature Conan O'Brien, John ...

‘SNL’ Doc About Writer Jim Downey Finally Sets Peacock Premiere

Downey Wrote That, a documentary about legendary Saturday Night Liv e writer Jim Downey, is finally coming to Peacock. The streamer will premiere the film on October 17 – four and a half years after ...