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In this week's Miss Mojo, we look back at all the behind-the-scenes details revealed in SNL 50

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41% Informative

The writers have to consider the hosts strengths, what they're willing to do, and which topics are off limits.

While some writers will tailor a sketch around a host's specific talents, others might try to get them to play against type.

The best hosts, for my money, are the ones who come in and have moves that you didn't understand they had.

The season 's experimental, at times straight up weird approach paved the way for some glimpses of true inspiration.

Francis Ford Coppola directed the episode hosted by George Went .

Henry Zabrowski auditioned naked, but was ultimately not hired.

Jim Carrey , Jennifer Coolidge , Mindy Kaling , Kevin Hart , Donald Glover , Jordan Peele and Stephen Colbert were some of the future comedy Titans who didn't get cast.

At dress rehearsal, laughter from the audience will determine what will air first in the live show.

Damon Wayans purposely sealed his fate with the infamous Mr. Monopoly sketch.

Wayne 's knew the consequences of going off script hoping he'd be fired.

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