The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective
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 al things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for the last 50 years.
Podcasting since 2023 • 141 episodes
The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective
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The Early Years of SNL: S05E05 Bea Arthur/The Roches (11/17/79)
Season 5 of SNL might just be finding its groove as the one and only Bea Arthur takes the stage as host. Just over a year removed from the end of her Emmy-winning run on Maude, the veteran actress feels right at home wi...
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The Early Years of SNL: S05E04 Buck Henry/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (11/10/79)
What's one way to turn things around after a rocky start to Season 5? Bring in one of the greatest SNL hosts of all time to right the ship. That's right—Buck's back! Buck Henry returns for his ninth (and penultim...
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The Early Years of SNL: S05E03 Bill Russell/Chicago (11/3/79)
The professional athlete well is tapped once again as Hall of Fame NBA player (and coach!) Bill Russell hosts this outing of SNL. Chicago, in all their funky glory, let it all hang out as the musical guest. And yet......
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