Keith Raywood has been the production designer for 'Saturday Night Live' since 1985, contributing to its creative vision for forty years. As the show celebrates its 50th anniversary, Raywood reflects on his journey and role in crafting iconic moments. He emphasizes the collaborative nature of the production design team, acknowledging past mentors and colleagues, and highlights the deep cultural significance of SNL, which he has only recently come to fully appreciate. Special anniversary events are planned to honor the show's legacy and notable alumni.
I've always looked at it as something I love doing, but it's also my job. We're not designing things aware of what it might mean - like 'this cowbell is going to become iconic.'
It's only recently that I've become aware of how much the show has meant to people, how much it's meant to the culture, how much it's meant to New York.
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