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An in-depth journey into the legacy of one of television's most iconic and influential shows - Saturday Night Live. Through deep dives into its most memorable eras, behind-the-scenes stories, and analysis of its evolution, we celebrate and debate all things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for over 50 years.
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- 4 days ago1h 30m
Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E04: Jamie Lee Curtis/James Brown, Ellen Shipley (12/13/80)
The Scream Queen herself Jamie Lee Curtis hosts this week's episode of Saturday Night Live—and she brings it! This very entertaining episode of SNL features standout performances from the cast including Gail Matthias with a great Brooke Shields impression. And... Eddie Murphy has been promoted to featured player role on the show. Plus we get a memorable and legendary musical performance from the Godfather of Soul James Brown! All of this and more on Not Ready for Season 6! -------------------...
- 1 weeks ago1h 26m
Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E03: Ellen Burstyn/Aretha Franklin, Keith Sykes (12/06/80)
Not Ready for Season 6 is back and we're looking at how the cast and writers of SNL bounce back after last week's infamous outing. This episode of Saturday Night Live was hosted by Ellen Burstyn from the legendary film The Exorcist with The Queen of Soul herself Aretha Franklin bringing the house down as musical guest. And... we get Eddie Murphy in his first speaking role on the show! Who is starting to emerge from the cast? What do they still need to fix? All of this on another fun and excit...
- 2 weeks ago1h 32m
Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E02: Malcolm McDowell/Capt. Beefheart & The Magic Band (11/22/80)
The second episode of SNL Season 6 is one of the most infamous in the show's history, considered by many as one of the worst Saturday Night Live episodes of all time! Deremy and Thomas go over all the sketches to find out if all the criticism is legit or not as bad as people say! Malcolm McDowell is the host for this episode with musical guest Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band—who give an infamous performance as well! Sit back for the wild ride that is this episode! -----------------------...
- 3 weeks ago1h 26m
Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E01: Elliott Gould/Kid Creole & The Coconuts (11/15/80)
A new era has arrived for Saturday Night Live! A brand new cast, new writers, and Jean Doumanian is the new Executive Producer. For the Season 6 premiere, they have an all-time host coming back—Mr. Elliott Gould! Find out how this new era truly began and if they deserve the knocks they have been getting over the years! Join Thomas Sena and Deremy Dove as they go over this season premiere and give their thoughts! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And f...
- May 14, 20261h 11m
My SNL Story: Denny Dillon
To help kick off our look back at Season 6 of Saturday Night Live, we talk to one of the cast members from that season—Denny Dillon. In addition to being the very first "new" cast member to say "Live from New York," Denny is also one of the few performers to work with all three Executive Producers of the show—Lorne Michaels, Jean Doumanian, and Dick Ebersol. But Denny's connection to SNL goes back well before that infamous 1980-81 season. She talks about meeting Gilda Radner before the show e...
- May 12, 202657 min
Not Ready for Season 6 Preview
Well, the time has arrived!! The Not Ready for Prime Time Project is tackling the infamous Season 6 of Saturday Night Live! For such a big task, the guys have asked Thomas Sena and Deremy Dove from Pop Culture Five Podcast to host this season. So many changes happen for Season 6, starting with Jean Doumanian replacing Lorne Michaels as the new executive producer. We also have a whole new cast and writing staff as well! This season is one of the most controversial—yet important—in Saturd...
- May 5, 20261h 7m
VINTAGE The Early Years of SNL: S01E19 Madeline Kahn/Carly Simon (May 8, 1976)
One last VINTAGE episode before we leave "The Early Years of SNL" and move into the Jean Doumanian season. Late in Season 1, Madeline Kahn hosted for the very first time. Delayed by a technician's strike, the show seemed to utilize the extra time as this is considered (by us at least) the best episode of Saturday Night Live's first season—even if Carly Simon had to pre-tape her musical performance. This episode includes some of our favorite sketches of the season including an iconic Baba Wawa...
- May 2, 202641 min
Deep Thoughts: Remembering Anne Beatts
Today we remember original SNL writer, Anne Beatts. Coming to Saturday Night Live by way of The National Lampoon, she was both a vital voice and powerful force in the early formative years of the show. Not only did Anne create the iconic "Nerds," she also contributed to such memorable characters and sketches as Irwin Mainway, Uncle Roy, and "Hard Hats." Her voice was also showcased on commercial parodies like "Jewess Jeans," "Angora Bouquet," and "Chanel." Fellow original SNL writer Rosie Shu...
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An in-depth journey into the legacy of one of television's most iconic and influential shows - Saturday Night Live. Through deep dives into its most memorable eras, behind-the-scenes stories, and analysis of its evolution, we celebrate and debate all things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for over 50 years.
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