'Saturday Night Live' returns with remote episode this weekend

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“Saturday Night Live” returns this weekend but with a twist.

In what's being called a surprise return from a coronavirus-induced hiatus, the show will air content that is produced remotely, according to NBC. It will also include the long-time favorite "Weekend Update" news segment.

The show will abide by social distancing rules, NBC said. “SNL” has been on hiatus since mid-March.

"Saturday Night Live" suffered a blow this week with the death of veteran producer and music supervisor Hal Willner. He had not been diagnosed with COVID-19, but his symptoms were consistent with those caused by the coronavirus.

Willner had selected music for skits on “Saturday Night Live” since 1980.

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