Downey Wrote That
Documentary
ā 7.3 / 10(414)
Explores the sketches, contributions and influence of Jim Downey, SNL's longest-running writer who coined "strategery" mocking President George W. Bush and was called the "best political humorist alive."
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Released
- 2025
Details
Release year: 2025
Storyline
Explores the sketches, contributions and influence of Jim Downey, SNL's longest-running writer who coined "strategery" mocking President George W. Bush and was called the "best political humorist alive."
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James Downey ā Self - SNL Writer
Adam Sandler ā Self - SNL Cast
Darrell Hammond ā Self - SNL Cast
David Letterman ā Self - Host of Late Night
User reviews
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The Architect of SNL's Golden Age
š 3 Ā· 11/13/2025
ā 10/10
You might not know his name, but you love his work.
š 5 Ā· 10/17/2025
ā 3/10
Longer clips please.
š 3 Ā· 11/20/2025
