Peacock Orders Documentaries on ‘SNL’s’ Jim Downey, Diamond Princess Cruise COVID Cases
Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeacock is expanding its documentary slate, with the streamer announcing three new projects.The first is currently titled “Downey Wrote That.” The documentary will explore the sketches, contributions, and enduring influence of Jim Downey, one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of “Saturday Night Live.” Downey has worked on over 30 seasons of “SNL,” making him the writer with the longest tenure in the show’s history.The documentary is produced by Network Entertainment in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Broadway Video. Lorne Michaels serves as executive producer.