Check out how SNL pulled off this sketch where the cast had to "fall" down the stairs. The crew built a rollable stair case and wall on an angle and then aligned the camera at the same angle. Stage hands then pulled the set by hand. So even though the actors were in one place on a crash pad, it seemed like they were falling down the stairs. Really genius, old school style stage craft that happened live on TV. This is why SNL is still so exciting to me. Top video courtesy of NBC and bottom behind the scenes video courtesy of SNL producer Greg Scarnici (@gregscarnici). The sketch was written by Bryan Tucker and Will Stephen. According to Scarnici, Steve Higgns came up with the concept of how to execute it. #snl #saturdaynightlive #tv https://www.popculturebrain.com/p/links Welcome to Pop Culture Brain, bringing you the movie news, TV news, and what-to-watch recommendations you need to know. We’ve got you covered with fun and informative pop culture updates and reflections. Pop Culture Brain has been highlighting and curating the best and most important entertainment news for over a decade. It was named one of TIME’s Top 30 must-see Tumblr blogs and BuzzFeed’s Top 90 Tumblr blogs, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Tumblr itself.
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This so deserved a making-of shot.
THAT'S AN EMMY RIGHT THERE, THAT IS
I literally could not care less about whether is funny or whatever tf goes on cast-wise. I'm just always impressed by the level of effort and true passion that goes into every show. The crew are masters of their craft tbh
I absolutely love that they showed us this. For a moment, felt more like the SNL UK version--all to the better!
I had to watch this multiple times before my brain was able to compute any of it.
This is making my eyes and Brain freak out
The head bouncing off the stairs was a nice touch.
clever practical effects you love to see it ❤
movie magic
This was a spectacular skit.
I wouldn't have even questioned that this wasn't real! That's some clever engineering to make it look like that.
I am loving the glimpses behind the scenes! As a lifelong fan of the show it gives a fresh and fun perspective! This was so welcome because I wondered how they did the falling through the whole skit!
Oh I thought that those type of moments were just recorded and displayed in a screen for the audience.
I think the dog did the best performance out of all three actors so graceful and dynamic flipping through the air amazing acting
I was highly impressed by this watching it live.
This was one of the funniest SNL shows in ages, from beginning to end. My hubby and I cackled loudly while watching the characters fall down the staircase. 😂😅😂
What a great practical gag
I LOVED this entire skit!
TV fucks with your head so much😂had to watch twice to realize they're pulling the banister😂
I love seeing behind the scenes stuff. Its pretty cool.