Not to turn into Andy Rooney but WHY is SNL on Thursday now?

[ddeclue]

and if this is permanent shouldn't we be calling it TNL?

Doug D.
Orlando, FL

[Catch22Dem]

1. They're only doing a little 30 minute show on Thurs.

I think it's filler and won't be permanent.

[ddeclue]

3. Is there no longer a Saturday show though?

That's what I keep hearing...

[Catch22Dem]

6. I have no idea where you're hearing that

There is absolutely a Saturday show. Last night was a re-run, but they'll be back live next week.

[Faygo Kid]

2. Because their ratings are through the roof so they are doing these specials.

It won't be permanent. But I don't blame them; they can't pay Tina Fey enough at this point.

[godai]

4. SNL is still Saturday night. The Thursday shows are election specials n/t

[billyoc]

5. It was on Thursday, but Saturday was a rerun.

The rationale I got was "well, they can't do two live shows a week".

[bookman]

7. Just for the pre election Thursdays.

Weekend Update Thursday edition.

I think they did this a few years ago also.