SN-HELL: A Look Back At Saturday Night Live

SNL Review: Eric Idle & Kate Bush S04E08

Keith, Matt and Adrienne review English comic legend and Monty Python member Eric Idle's 3rd foray into hosting with this episode from November 1978. Kate Bush makes her sole US television appearance as musical guest.
Sketches Include: Telepsychic, French Chef, Consumer Probe, What Do You ____, Candy Slice, The Madrigal, Cochise at Oxford. Kate Bush performs two memorable pieces "The Man With The Child In His Eyes," and "Them Heavy People." All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.
Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL Review: Walter Matthau & Garrett Morris S04E07

Keith, Matt and Shawn take a look at Season 4, Episode 7 featuring the prolific Walter Matthau in his sole hosting gig. While the history doesn't always list it as such, Garret Morris is the night's musical guest.
Sketches Include: Epoxy Dent, Bad News Bees, Woman To Man, The Olympia Cafe, The Surplus Store and The Bedroom. Morris sings Mozart's "Dalla Sua Pace." All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.
Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL Review: Carrie Fisher and The Blues Brothers S04E06

Still riding the wave of the white heat that was Star Wars, Carrie Fisher hosted SNL in November of 1978 with musical guests The Blues Brothers.  Keith, Matt and Kevin give our reaction to this much loved episode of Season 4.
Sketches Include: Beach Blanket Bimbo From Outer Space, Loud Family, The World Bar, Mr. Bill, Mercy Killers, Tomorrow, Bad Chinese Ballet, Schiller's Reel.  The Blues Brothers perform Soul Man, Got Everything I Need, Almost and B-Movie Boxcar Blues.  All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.
Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL Review: Buck Henry and The Grateful Dead S04E05

The hilarious Buck Henry returns for his 7th hosting gig and beloved The Grateful Dead grace the stage on this retro episode from November of 1978.  Keith and Matt are joined by Mark to break down the sketches and characters and to enjoy some "dead."
Sketches Include: Hunkler Headquarters, Chinch Ranch, Samurai Optometrist, Uncle Roy, Great Performances, Nick Sands, St. Mickey's KOC and More Flu To Worry About.  All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.
Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL Review: Steve Martin and Van Morrison S04E04

The great Steve Martin returns for his sixth hosting gig in this episode from the fall of 1978. The musical guest is Irish legend Van Morrison. Keith and Matt are joined by new third chair and long time fan Harris for a fun look at this well remembered episode. Sketches Include: Elvis' Coat, Inflation Is Our Friend, Theodoric of York 2, Nerd Hospital, Festrunk Brothers and What If? Van Morrison performs "Wavelength" and "Kingdom Hall." All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell. Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL Review: Frank Zappa S04E03

This episode takes a look one of the most memorable / infamous / episodes in the show's history as the Frank Zappa joins the show as host and musical guest. Keith and Matt run down the episode and are joined by Kevin for some end of episode thoughts on this notable moment in TV.
Sketches Include: NBC and Zappa, The Coneheads At Home, Baxter Prison, Woman to Woman, Night on Freak Mountain, Franken and Davis and Mr. Bill. Zappa performs Dancing Fool, The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing and Rollo. All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.
Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SCTV Review: Episode 101: Back Stage (1976)

Welcome to Melonville: A Look Back At SCTV
After some requests from some listeners and third-chairs from our SNHell Podcast, a few of us have decided to go north of the border and review a few episodes of SCTV. Let us know what you think.
The SCTV Season 1 cast features: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Harold Ramis and Dave Thomas.
This episode originally aired in September of 1976 and features the following segments: Lasermatic Flash, Sunrise Semester with Moe Green, Unnecessary Surgeon, Johnny LaRue Exercise Show, SCTV News, Evelyn Woods Speed Talking, The Girls of Vienna, Stop Those Depressing Ads and Words to Live By With Joni Newton Buffy.

SNL Review: Fred Willard and Devo S04E02

This episode takes a look at Season 4's second episode hosted by the incomparable Fred Willard and New Wave super-gods Devo. Chilly sits in with Keith and Matt for this unique piece of television history from October 14, 1978.
Sketches Include: Two Guys Who Are Lawyers, Scotch Tape Emporium, Mr. Bill, 5 AM, Crossroads, Bobbi Farber's Phone Call, Honker at the World Series and Stunt Man. Devo performs Satisfaction and Jocko Homo. All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.
Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL Review: The Rolling Stones S04E01

Saturday Day Night Live kicked off their 4th season with the legendary Rolling Stones serving as hosts and musical guests.  Keith, Matt and Mark give their thoughts and reactions to this historic episode of SNL from October 7, 1978.
Sketches include:  Auto Scent, The Nerds' Fridge, Olympia Cafe, Beatles Reunion, The Tomorrow Show, Danger Probe.  The Rolling Stones perform Beast of Burden, Respectable and Shattered. All this and Weekend Update are here in SN-Hell. 
Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @   / sundancemusic   The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL Review: Things We Did Last Summer (1978)

The summer of 1978 was a busy one for the folks at SNL, but not so busy that they didn't have time to make a television special to air in October of 1978. Keith and Matt take one more stop before heading into Season 4 and take a look at this widely forgotten piece of Saturday Night Live history. Keith kicks off this edition with a look at some of the moving, shaking, business decisions and personal stuff from the Summer between Seasons 3 and 4. All of that is here.... in SN-Hell.

SNL Review: Top 3 Episodes of Season 3

In this mini-episode of SN Hell, Keith and Matt chat about their highest rated SNL episodes from Season 3.

SNL Review: Top 5 Hosts of Season 3

In this mini-episode, Keith and Matt choose their favorite hosts from Season 3 of SNL.  Hope you all enjoy. 

SNL Review: American Hot Wax

Keith is flying solo for this one - 90 minutes of Doo-wop is way too much to ask of Matt - as he takes a look at 1978's American Hot Wax featuring SNL's Laraine Newman in a supporting role. 
The film is a semi-fictional look at a segment of the life of pioneer rock DJ Alan Freed as he promotes an upcoming rock concert in New York City.  The kids are excited while the fogeys are less enamored by this immoral rock n' roll fad. What better place to talk about a movie that glorifies the devil's music than here... in SN Hell. 

SNL Review: The Animal House Special

In the midst our season break, Keith and Matt take a bit of a detour and cover the phenomenon that is National Lampoon's Animal House.  Animal House was the rocket that turned John Belushi from a television favorite to a bon fide movie star.  More than that, its popularity was the catalyst for so much more comedy to come. This is a unique episode that was meant to be a straight review, but meanders into a film chat/history lesson/trip down memory lane for the lads.  Hope y'all enjoy.
 
Like, Share, Subscribe and Follow. This Podcast Is Not Suitable for All Listeners. Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ https://soundcloud.com/sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL Review: Ranking The Season 3 Cast

As we wrap up SNL Season 3, Matt and Keith tally up the numbers of our Star of the Night winners to reveal which Not Ready For Prime Time Player finished at the top of the list.
A mixed bag of sure things and surprises to be sure.  Here... in SN Hell.

SNL Review: The Gary Weis Special

Filmmaker Gary Weis was a staple of the first three seasons of SNL. His highlighted works ranged from artistic experimental films to filmed sketches to slice of life profiles. Weis' works have been polarizing segments amongst our panel. In this special episode of SN Hell we are reviewing all (except one... oops) of Weis' SNL offerings. Join Keith, Matt and guest third chairs, Chilly, Mark, Rebecca and Ron as we pick our favorites here.... in SN Hell.
Let us know what you think, like and sub to our channel.
 
Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL: Top 10 Sketches of Season 3

In our mid-season break, Matt and Keith are summing up their Top 10 Favorite sketches of Season 3 of Saturday Night Live. We'd love to hear your thoughts. What did we miss? What were we too kind to?

SNL Top 5 Musical Guests of Season 3

Welcome to SN-Hell
Keith and Matt reveal their Top 5 Musical Guests from Saturday Night Live Season 3.  Overall, season 3 gives viewers a slightly broader selection to choose from.  Will Keith be able to narrow it down to five and can Matt find five he enjoyed enough to give ample kudos? 

SNL Review: Best Sketch of Season 1 Third Chair Summit

Keith and Matt are joined by 9 of our third chair co-hosts as we chat about our favorite sketches from Season 1.  We wrap up by picking the panel's top 3 faves from SNL's inaugural season.  A unique and fun episode for all :)
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Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...

SNL Review: Buck Henry & Sun Ra S03E20

Keith, Matt and Mark bid adieu to Season 3 with Buck Henry's 6th time out as host. Jazz fusion artist Sun Ra makes a unique and memorable performance as musical guest.
Sketches include: Nixon's Book, Olympia Cafe, Stunt Puppy, Samurai TV Repair Man, Nerd Prom, Sodom Chamber of Commerce and More Insects To Worry About. Mr. Mike, in his last performance before departing the show for the first time, sings Baby Ghouls. Sun Ra plays "Space is the Place" and "Space Loneliness." All this and Weekend Update are here in SNHell.
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Music Credits: SUNDANCE Track Name: "Perséphone - Retro Funky (SUNDANCE remix)" Music By: SUNDANCE @ / sundancemusic The SUNDANCE Official Website is HERE - http://lefthandmusic.fr/ License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ A NIGHT ALONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKZd...