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SNL Shares Full 'Amazing Tales of Truth' Sketch
SNL releases full sketch after second half cut for time.
In brief
SNL releases full sketch after second half cut for time. Saturday Night Live shared the complete version of its 'Amazing Tales of Truth' sketch more than 48 hours after the first half aired, following a time cut that initially prevented the full sketch from being uploaded. Originally reported by Consequence.
SNL shares full sketch
Saturday Night Live has finally shared the full version of 'Amazing Tales of Truth' more than 48 hours after the first half aired on last weekend's episode.
Second half cut for time
The second half was cut for time, and the sketch was not uploaded to YouTube in the immediate aftermath of the episode, as is customary for SNL sketches.
Sketch written by Carl Tart
Jon Schneider of LateNighter has an excellent breakdown of 'Amazing Tales', which was written by Carl Tart and Andrew Dismukes.
Sketch styled like Twilight Zone
The sketch was styled in the vein of The Twilight Zone and built around a scenario that challenges the 'very core of what we believe'.
Dress rehearsal went smoothly
The sketch apparently went off without a hitch during dress rehearsal, but when it came time for the live show, only the first portion aired as intended.
Sketch gains mythological status
When SNL failed to upload the full sketch, including the unseen second half, it took on its own mythological status among diehard fans.
What matters most
Saturday Night Live shared the complete version of its 'Amazing Tales of Truth' sketch more than 48 hours after the first half aired, following a time cut that initially prevented the full sketch from being uploaded.
