Jason Reitman on finding the truth about SNL in his movie Saturday Night

'My guiding truth was: What did it feel like, moments before this show went to air, when it seemed impossible?'

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Jason Reitman had a good reason for missing the first episode of Saturday Night Live. He hadn’t been born. By the time the future director came into the world, in October of 1977, the show was already in its third season. Charles Grodin was hosting. Paul Simon, already a two-time host, was back as the musical guest. Even then, SNL was on a roll. It’s been rolling ever since.