Jim Downey may have been fired from Saturday Night Live — twice — but he is still the most legendary writer in show history . In 11 days, Downey will finally get the documentary his career deserves. (And I do mean “finally” — the Downey special was first announced in 2021.)

The hourlong special Downey Wrote That will premiere Oct. 17 on Peacock. Downey Wrote That will dive into “the sketches, contributions and enduring influence of one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of Saturday Night Live ,” the logline reads, going on to call Downey “the show’s behind-the-scenes comedic architect for over three decades.”

Jim Downey may have been fired from Saturday Night Live — twice — but he is still the most legendary writer in show history . In 11 days, Downey wil

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