Peacock’s 'SNL' docuseries reveals secrets around cast auditions, the writers room, the iconic cowbell sketch, 1985 season that almost got it canceled. 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night': Cast ...

The Latin Percussion-branded cowbell used on SNL was made in Ranco's former factory in Clifton. Karpi recognized it right away when he saw the skit, spotting the "LP" sticker on its side.

Will Ferrell's famous "more cowbell" sketch, featured in an SNL50 documentary, was the product of a North Jersey family business.

The new "Saturday Night Live" Peacock documentary "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night" covers the behind the scenes of the famous "more cowbell" sketch starring Christopher Walken, Will Ferrell and ...

There May Not Even Be Any Cowbell In Blue Öyster Cult’s ‘Don’t Fear The Reaper,’ Despite The Iconic ‘SNL’ Sketch Derrick Rossignol Music News Editor Twitter January 20, 2025 ...

The new four-part documentary,' SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night,' will chronicle the history of the show. But, it will also take an extra special look at one specific sketch from the year 2000 ...

Will Ferrell opened up about SNL's classic "More Cowbell" sketch and cleared up the co-writer confusion.

However, originally, the sketch didn't feature a cowbell at all. Instead of the titular instrument, Ferrell's first "Recording Session" script initially had Gene Frenkle playing a wood block.

The sketch, of course, finds the SNL stars playing members of the hard-rock band Blue Öyster Cult as they record their classic 1976 track "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." As the record producer, guest ...