Questlove Watched 900+ ‘SNL’ Episodes Over 2½ Years to Prep 50th Anniversary Doc

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is on the path to EGOT status, with an Oscar for ‘Summer of Soul’ and six Grammys. Now, he’s aiming for an Emmy with his critically acclaimed 50th anniversary documentary ‘Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music.’ In this episode of Deadline’s Behind the Lens, Questlove reveals how he spent over two and a half years watching all 900-plus episodes of ‘Saturday Night Live’ to create this landmark film.

His dedication has paid off — the documentary has been widely praised and watched. Remarkably, Questlove is also up for an Emmy this year for his Sly Stone biopic ‘Sly Lives!,’ meaning he’s competing against himself.

From Tonight Show bandleader to producer, filmmaker, and author, Questlove’s versatility is unmatched — and his record collection fills three storage units.

Watch as Questlove takes us behind the lens for an in-depth conversation about his journey, creative process, and what’s next.

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