MUMBAI: Vh1, the international music and lifestyle channel from Viacom18 stable, is set to launch Saturday Night Live (SNL), one of the longest-running network programs in American television history, for its Indian audiences.
SNL will hit the TV screens from 22 September and will be aired Monday-Saturday at 9 pm. The show features a regular cast of typically up-and-coming comic actors, joined by a famous guest host and musical act. The show has won 19 Emmy Awards so far.
Vh1 India associate GM Ferzad Palia said, We are excited about bringing â€?Saturday Night Live’ to the Indian screens. The show is an astounding success world over and is a mix of humor and music….
Created by Canadian Lorne Michaels, this show has seen some of the biggest stars of American film and television including: Justin Timberlake, Tom Hanks, Ashton Kutcher, Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz among others. It also has featured musical acts hosting performers such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Nelly, Eminem, U2, 50 Cent, Gwen Stefani and Coldplay.