The Peacock documentary 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' reveals the struggles of Season 11, which aired from 1985 to 1986, almost leading to the cancellation of the iconic show. Despite a cast of talented newcomers like Anthony Michael Hall, Joan Cusack, and Robert Downey Jr., the season lacked cohesion and ultimately failed to resonate with audiences. Lorne Michaels, the show's creator, made major changes after Season 11, rebuilding the cast and leading to the show's resurgence.
– but the Peacock documentary “ SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night” reveals how the show nearly died during its disastrous Season 11 , which aired from 1985 to 1986. Hanks is among the exclusive group of “ SNL ” hosts who have returned to the show 10 times or more. The “Forrest Gump” star’s inaugural “ SNL ” episode was Dec. 14, 1985, during the notorious Season 11 .
The cast members may have shined individually, but they didn’t gel into a group – and performers such as Oscar winner Downey Jr. weren’t playing to their strengths by doing ensemble sketch comedy. “I learned so much in that year about what I wasn’t,” said Downey Jr, reflecting on his short-lived “SNL” stint.
Author James Andrew Miller said that he believes Season 11 was one of the most important inflection points in the show’s history. After each sketch that failed to get laughs from the live audience, there was a fraught air of nervousness. 17John Lithgow, who hosted the Dec. 7, 1985 episode, said about his experience, “I remember having the feeling that everybody was trying out their own material.
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