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Downey Wrote That

6.020251h 6mMovieDocumentaryComedy

Exploring the sketches, contributions and influence of Jim Downey, one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of "Saturday Night Live."

DirectorBrent Hodge
ProducersLorne Michaels·Susan Morrison

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Cast · Directed by Brent Hodge

JDJim Downey
Jim Downey
Self
FAFred Armisen
Fred Armisen
Self
ABAndy Breckman
Andy Breckman
Self
DCDana Carvey
Dana Carvey
Self
GDGreg Daniels
Greg Daniels
Self
WFWill Forte
Will Forte
Self
AFAl Franken
Al Franken
Self
BHBill Hader
Bill Hader
Self
DHDarrell Hammond
Darrell Hammond
Self
DLDavid Letterman
David Letterman
Self
JLJon Lovitz
Jon Lovitz
Self
SMSeth Meyers
Seth Meyers
Self

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