As revealed in the "More Cowbell" episode of "SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night," the original version of the sketch actually had Will Ferrell playing the woodblock instead of the cowbell.

The new "Saturday Night Live" Peacock documentary "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night" covers the behind the scenes of the famous "more cowbell" sketch starring Christopher Walken, Will Ferrell and ...

Twenty-four years after airing, Blue Öyster Cult’s front man is still reckoning with the legacy of SNL’s ‘More Cowbell’ sketch: ‘My first feeling was relief. Relief that it was funny ...

The Latin Percussion-branded cowbell used on SNL was made in Ranco's former factory in Clifton. Karpi recognized it right away when he saw the skit, spotting the "LP" sticker on its side.

Plus, fans will no doubt see “More Cowbell” appear in some way, shape or form when the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary special airs as part of the 2025 TV premiere schedule on February 16 ...

Saturday Night Live is turning 50, and Peacock docuseries 'SNL50' explores the show and how it's made. ... 'SNL50' docuseries looks back on nerve-racking cast auditions, writers and 'more cowbell' ...

The Magic Behind Bell Making: From the Famous SNL ‘More Cowbell’ Skit to the Iconic Bell in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ While the use of bells when Bevin Bells was founded in 1832 is much ...

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Related: Meet the Cast of 'SNL' Season 50 Along with that legendary rewrite, "More Cowbell" successfully withstood other challenges, like being set up in a "doomed" corner of Studio 8H far from ...

The sketch, of course, finds the SNL stars playing members of the hard-rock band Blue Öyster Cult as they record their classic 1976 track "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." As the record producer, guest ...