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The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

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133 episodes

5 days ago

We're back with a re-release of Part 2 of our episode covering the legendary Season 3 Saturday Night Live outing hosted by Steve Martin with musical guests The Blues Brothers. We've got TWO special guests this time as we are joined by SNL writer Marilyn Suzanne Miller, who discusses her iconic sketch "Dancing in the Dark," and musician Lou "Blue Lou" Marini, a member of the original SNL house band (and The Blues Brothers) who played a pivotal role in the iconic "King Tut" performance. Please ...

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We're back with a re-release of Part 2 of our episode covering the legendary Season 3 Saturday Night Live outing hosted by Steve Martin with musical guests The Blues Brothers. We've got TWO special guests this time as we are joined by SNL writer Marilyn Suzanne Miller, who discusses her iconic sketch "Dancing in the Dark," and musician Lou "Blue Lou" Marini, a member of the original SNL house band (and The Blues Brothers) who played a pivotal role in the iconic "King Tut" performance. Please ...

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Performing Arts

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The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S03E18 Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers (4/22/78) - Part 2

We're back with a re-release of Part 2 of our episode covering the legendary Season 3 Saturday Night Live outing hosted by Steve Martin with musical guests The Blues Brothers. We've got TWO special guests this time as we are joined by SNL writer Marilyn Suzanne Miller, who discusses her iconic sketch "Dancing in the Dark," and musician Lou "Blue Lou" Marini, a member of the original SNL house band (and The Blues Brothers) who played a pivotal role in the iconic "King Tut" performance. Please ...

5 days ago

1 hour 19 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S03E18 Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers (4/22/78) - Part 1

This week we re-release one of our biggest VINTAGE episodes of The Early Years of SNL. Steve Martin hosting alongside musical guests The Blues Brothers is considered by many to be one of the best episodes in Saturday Night Live history—a theory we cannot argue with. The episode is packed with all-time classic bits: The Festrunk Brothers, Theodoric of York, Dancing in the Dark, and the legendary King Tut performance. Plus, for the only time EVER in the show's history, two cast members served a...

1 week ago

57 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

Deep Thoughts: Gilda Live

This week in 1979, Gilda Radner premiered her live show "Gilda Radner: Live From New York" on Broadway. The show would eventually be captured on film for release as a major motion picture, with a live album also released, completing a three-pronged attempt at capitalizing on Gilda's popularity and pushing her (and Saturday Night Live) even further into the public spotlight. The show, which ran for over 50 performances in the fall of 1979, was primarily made up of recurring characters and sket...

2 weeks ago

56 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S01E23 Louise Lasser/Preservation Hall Jazz Band (7/24/76)

One of our favorite aspects of revisiting The Early Years of SNL has been examining the so-called "trainwrecks" and legendary "banned" guests that have become part of the show's mythology. We got our first real taste of this at the end of Season 1 with the infamous summer episode hosted by Louise Lasser, featuring The Preservation Hall Jazz Band as musical guest. History has branded Lasser as one of the worst hosts in Saturday Night Live's 50-year run—a reputation largely cemented by Lorne Mi...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 25 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

Bill Swerski's Tournament Talk: Best SNL Talk Show Sketches

Throughout the 50-year history of Saturday Night Live, there have been a few things you could always count on: "Live From New York, It's Saturday Night!", Weekend Update, Paul Simon showing up whenever he pleases... and of course, the legendary talk show sketch! From celebrity chat shows gone wrong to morning programs spiraling into chaos, SNL has perfected the art of skewering television's most beloved format. Whether it's the cringe-worthy interviews, over-the-top hosts, or unexpected guest...

1 month ago

1 hour 35 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S02E03 Eric Idle/Joe Cocker, Stuff (10/2/76)

Another VINTAGE episode of The Early Years of SNL this week as we take a look back at Eric Idle's first time hosting Saturday Night Live early in Season 2. With the help of musical guest Joe Cocker (and Stuff), the Monty Python legend's outing delivers one of the best shows of the original era. Top to bottom, this is a great episode. While it leans heavily on Idle and feels very reminiscent of all things Python, there are still plenty of classic SNL moments that stand out—including Baba Wawa,...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

Bill Swerski's Tournament Talk: Best Non-5 Timer SNL Hosts

It's one of the most illustrious groups in entertainment. Highly selective, only 26 SNL hosts have gained admittance to the show's legendary 5-Timers Club in its 50-year history. But what about those who haven't been able to find their way into Saturday Night Live's most exclusive fraternity? Just because they haven't hosted five times doesn't mean they're not among the best, does it? Bill Swerski is back with another all-star panel to look back at 50 years of SNL hosts and pick the very best...

1 month ago

2 hours 1 minute

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S02E11 Ralph Nader/George Benson (1/15/77)

This week we have a VINTAGE episode of The Early Years of SNL, looking back at one of the most pivotal moments in the show's original era - Season 2, Episode 11. Ralph Nader takes the hosting reins while George Benson provides the musical entertainment, and the legendary Andy Kaufman appears as special guest. But the real headline? Nearly three months after Chevy Chase's departure, viewers finally meet the newest Not Ready for Prime Time Player - Bill Murray. Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad, co...

1 month ago

1 hour 19 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

Deep Thoughts: Meatballs

Are you ready for the summer? We kick off our off-season coverage with a look back at Meatballs, the scrappy Canadian comedy that surprisingly became one of 1979's biggest successes. Released just a month after SNL's fourth season wrapped, this summer camp romp marked Bill Murray's first starring role and set the stage for what would become one of cinema's most beloved comedy careers. From the muddy fields of Camp North Star to the heights of Hollywood success, we celebrate this little film a...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

The Early Years of SNL: Season 4 Recap

And just like that, another season of SNL is in the books. What a journey Season Four has been—filled with soaring highs and crushing lows that has gone on to help define an era of television comedy. While it was the most popular season of Saturday Night Live to date, it's also tinged with melancholy, foreshadowing the end of a golden age and some massive changes that would reshape the show when it returned for Season Five. In this season wrap-up episode, Brad and Gary discuss everythin...

2 months ago

48 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

The Early Years of SNL: S04E20 Buck Henry/Bette Midler (5/26/79)

Another season of The Early Years of SNL comes to a close, which can only mean one thing… Buck is Back! Buck Henry returns for his 8th time hosting and this time he gets a proper season finale musical guest with the one and only Bette Midler. Saturday Night Live brings its highest-rated season yet to a close and while things are mostly upbeat, there is still a sense that this is somewhat of a goodbye. In what will end up being the final episode for Dan Aykroyd (unknowingly) and John Belushi (...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

The Early Years of SNL: S04E19 Maureen Stapleton/Linda Ronstadt, Phoebe Snow (5/19/79)

On the surface, veteran stage and screen actress Maureen Stapleton may seem like an odd choice to host Saturday Night Live. After watching this episode, that assessment might hold true. Season 4's penultimate episode stands as one of the more peculiar outings from SNL's original era. The accomplished host finds herself surprisingly underutilized, appearing in only a couple of sketches that truly showcase her talents. The show meanders through a mix of recurring characters and familiar formats...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

Bill Swerski's Tournament Talk: Best SNL Commercial Parodies

Over SNL's legendary 50-year run, only a select few bits have managed to stand the test of time. One that has… the commercial parody. From fake products that feel disturbingly real to outrageous pitches that somehow make perfect sense, these sketches have become a staple of the show since day one. For this edition of Tournament Talk, Bill Swerkski assembles an expert panel to dive deep into Saturday Night Live's comedy vault and debate the greatest commercial parodies of all time. With five d...

2 months ago

1 hour 45 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

The Early Years of SNL: S04E18 Michael Palin/James Taylor (5/12/79)

Blink and you might miss it, but Michael Palin returns to SNL for the third time. He is joined by James Taylor, making his second appearance as musical guest. This episode serves up a mixed bag – a couple of VERY long sketches combined with three songs from JT results in one of the fewest comedy bits of any Saturday Night Live episode. Add to that the Monty Python veteran's surprisingly sparse on-camera presence, and you've got an outing that leaves something to be desired. But fear not! Empi...

2 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

Deep Thoughts: Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda

The ladies of Saturday Night Live team up with the two comedy legends for the last SNL “off week” special. Jane, Laraine, & Gilda join Bob & Ray for a show filmed in 8H, produced and shot by the SNL crew, and (except for a Weekend Update) could easily be seen as a decent episode hosted by the duo. Relying mostly on seasoned bits by the two comic icons the special does tend to, at times, feel bogged down. But there are some definite high points, especially when the writing slides over ...

3 months ago

34 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

My SNL Story: The SNL Hall of Fame Podcast

It's the end of an era! After seven seasons and nearly 200 episodes, The SNL Hall of Fame—one of the cornerstones of the Saturday Night Live fan community—is closing its doors. This beloved podcast has hosted incredible conversations about the most influential cast members, writers, hosts, and musical guests in SNL's storied history. Throughout their run, they've worked with listeners to enshrine over 35 SNL luminaries in the Hall. As their final season concludes, fans have just ONE LAST CHAN...

3 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

The Early Years of SNL: S04E17 Milton Berle/Ornette Coleman (4/14/79)

Comedy legend Milton Berle's SNL hosting gig has gone down as one of the most infamous - and disastrous - events in late-night television history. In this episode of Saturday Night Live - widely considered one of the worst of all time (not just of the original era) - “Mr. Television” brings his 1950s showmanship, sensibility, and bravado to the comedy landscape of the late 1970s. And the results are… A-mazing! From the opening monologue (cringeworthy in any era), Berle's constant adlibbing, c...

3 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

The Early Years of SNL: S04E16 Richard Benjamin/Rickie Lee Jones (4/7/79)

Its only been a few weeks since the first ever nuclear meltdown in United States history but that doesn’t stop SNL from using it as inspiration for one of the most epic & outstanding sketches of the original era. Richard Benjamin, giving off strong Buck Henry vibes, takes the reins for a Saturday Night Live outing that is – while short on quantity – quite high on quality. We may not get many bits this episode, but almost all the ones we do get deliver. John Belushi’s absence! The Nerds! C...

3 months ago

59 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

My SNL Story: Kevin Kelton

We revisit the “Dick Ebersol era” of SNL once again with our guest, Kevin Kelton. He is an Emmy-nominated writer for his work on Saturday Night Live, writing on the show for Seasons 9 & 10, before moving on to a very successful career writing and producing sitcoms. Fun Fact: Kevin is also part of a very exclusive group of only four people who wrote for both SNL AND Friday’s. Kevin joins us to talk about his journey working for two of the most famous sketch comedy shows of all time, ...

3 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

The Early Years of SNL: S04E15 Margot Kidder/The Chieftans (3/17/79)

SNL continues its late season run of really fun episodes as Margot Kidder, fresh off her star-making role in the blockbuster "Superman, " hosts this memorable outing. Originally airing on St. Patrick’s Day, it leans heavily into all things Irish - including with the musical guests, The Chieftans. This episode is FULL of classic bits that would go on to stand the test of time and appear in Saturday Night Live highlight reels and clip shows for decades to come: “Fred Garvin: Male Prostitute,” “...

3 months ago

49 minutes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

We're back with a re-release of Part 2 of our episode covering the legendary Season 3 Saturday Night Live outing hosted by Steve Martin with musical guests The Blues Brothers. We've got TWO special guests this time as we are joined by SNL writer Marilyn Suzanne Miller, who discusses her iconic sketch "Dancing in the Dark," and musician Lou "Blue Lou" Marini, a member of the original SNL house band (and The Blues Brothers) who played a pivotal role in the iconic "King Tut" performance. Please ...