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What were the Primetime Extras (aka Thursday Night Live)?

April 26, 2017AKA Extras Primetime Thursday

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What were the Primetime Extras (aka Thursday Night Live)?

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Thursday Night Live was an abbreviated version of SNL which aired from 8:40-9pm so NBC could compete against Survivor during February Sweeps 2001. There were two Primetime Extras, which aired on Feb. 1, 2001 and Feb. 8, 2001. These Updates will most likely not be aired again on NBC or Comedy Central. On Superbowl Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, NBC had a similar program called the SNL Weekend Update Half-Time Show. It was 30 minutes, with one commercial break, and had recurring characters, and sketches within the confines of the Weekend Update format.