Legendary 'SNL' writer Jim Downey on what makes Trump jokes funny, improvising his Jeffrey Epstein bit and acting in 'One ...

Jim Downey is having a lovely little career renaissance at the moment, with the veteran Saturday Night Live and Late Night ...

Comedy greats like Bill Murray, Conan O’Brien, and Tina Fey share stories about the man behind SNL’s best moments. I love ...

"Jim may be the funniest human I know." 🤣 Peacock has debuted the trailer for a streaming documentary special titled Downey Wrote That, as part of their ongoing "Saturday Night Live" celebrations.

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Peacock has announced a documentary on 'SNL' legend Jim Downey, to debut on Oct. 17. It will feature Conan O'Brien, John Mulaney, Bill Hader and more.

A documentary about the writer Jim Downey is streaming just as he can be seen in “One Battle After Another” and a new Tim ...

"Downey Wrote That," a documentary about longtime "Saturday Night Live" writer and five-time Emmy-winner Jim Downey, is set to premiere on Peacock Oct. 17.

The new documentary "Downey Wrote That" explores the unparallel career and enduring influence of Jim Downey, Saturday Night Live’s unseen comedic architect.

Downey, who joined SNL as a writer in 1976, is the longest-serving writer in the history of the sketch show. He has won five Emmys, including for his writing on the SNL50 anniversary special. Downey ...

The streamer will premiere the film on October 17 – four and a half years after it was first announced. The doc will tell the story of the career of Downey, the longest-running writer in the history ...

Downey, who was called the “best political humorist alive” by SNL creator Lorne Michaels, initially worked at the show between 1976 and 1980 before leaving. He became head writer of Late Night with ...