SN-HELL: A Look Back At Saturday Night Live

SNL Review: 1977 Mardi Gras Special

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Part lost gem, part hidden treasure, part train wreck it's SN Hell's look at the 1977 Live Prime Time Saturday Night Mardi Gras Special.
Aired as a part of NBC's Big Event Special series, this one hid in the vault for a couple of decades until it was released on the Season 2 DVD set.
Special guests include: Randy Newman, Buck Henry, The New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams and Henry Winkler.
Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner
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ON BOURBON STREET royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu https://www.facebook.com/freemusicfor... https://youtube.com/freesoundmusic original video: https://youtu.be/Bd5Of76Ylg4
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 S02E13: Fran Tarkenton & Leo Sayer

Keith, Matt and Mark check out SNL's first athlete host NFL QB Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings. This week's episode is a rarity in that it features an episode long football theme. Leo Sayer and Donny Harper and the Voices of Tomorrow are on hand to provide some music.
Sketches Include: Pre-Game Hype, Grand Stand, Alice, Steroids The Cereal, Black Perspectives, Amy Carter Goes To School and The Alsatian Restaurant. Leo Sayer sings "When I Need You" and "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing." All this and Weekend Update are here.... in SN Hell!
Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner
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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 S02E12: Ruth Gordon & Chuck Berry

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The great Ruth Gordon takes the stage for tonight's episode from 1977. The first octogenarian to take the helm, Gordon (Rosemary's Baby, Harold and Maude) tests her meddle with the Not Ready For Primetime Players. The father of rock n' roll, Chuck Berry, as her musical guest, this multi-generational episode is something to behold.
Sketches Include: The Litella Sisters At Home, Little Old Lades of the Night, The Babysitter, Tomorrow With Tom Snyder, Mr. Bill, Mr. Mike and Howard Hughes. Chuck Berry performs some of his classics from the Golden Age of Rock N' Roll Johnny B. Goode, Memphis, Tennessee and Carol. All this and Weekend Update are here.... in SN Hell!
Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner Like, Share, Subscribe and Follow.
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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 S02E11: Ralph Nader & George Benson

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And welcome to 1977, Adrienne joins us for Ralph Nader & George Benson, fun host and musical guest, but the real story is "the new guys." First, we have a young up and comer by the name of Bill Murray joining the cast and the great Jim Downey sliding in for the first of his many episodes in the writer's room. One cast member is out with an injury and the show's response is similar, yet different, from how they handled Chevy's. And a family of three aliens - allegedly from France - make their debut. Fun stuff.
Sketches include: Long Distance, Baba Wawa Talks To Herself, Party Dolls, The Conheads at Home & Youth Asks The Questions. Andy Kaufman spends a few minutes "goofin' on Elvis." George Benson gives us some sweet jazz guitar in Masquerade and sings "Gonna Love You More." All this, Weekend Update and More are Here.... in SN Hell!
Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner
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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 S02E10: Candice Bergen & Frank Zappa

We say good bye to 1976 with a bang! It's Season 2's Christmas Episode hosted by the always awesome Candice Bergen in her 3rd hosting appearance. The musical guest for the evening is the King of Laurel Canyon the legendary Frank Zappa. Loaded with memorable moments and highlight reel clips, this episode is a lot more than your typical holiday fare. Sketches Include: Santi-Wrap, The Right To Extreme Stupidity League, Consumer Probe, Killer Trees, Let's Kill Gary Gilmore for Christmas and Adopt Belushi. Frank Zappa and The Mothers perform "I'm The Slime," "Purple Lagoon" and "Peaches En Regalia." All this, Weekend Update and More are Here.... in SN Hell!
Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner
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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 S02E09: Jodie Foster & Brian Wilson

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Fresh off her appearance in Taxi Driver, 14 year old Jodie Foster hosts this episode from November 1976. Her musical guest is the legendary Beach Boy / Producer Brian Wilson who has recently returned to touring and performing live. Keith and Matt welcome Ron to have a little chat about this unique episode of Saturday Night Live.
Sketches Include: Pilson's Feebag Dinners, Peter Pan Bee, Don Pardo The First 50 Years, The King Kong Dirge, Mr. Mike's Least Loved Bed Time Tales and I'm Not Black. Wilson performs "Back Home," "Love Is A Woman" and "Good Vibrations" All this, Weekend Update and More are Here.... in SN Hell!
Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner
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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 S02E08: Paul Simon & George Harrison

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Paul Simon returns for the first time since SNL's second episode. This time around he's bringing the funny.... or is he? Musically, we are treated to some performances by former Beatle George Harrison.
Matt and Keith are joined by frequent "third chair" Chilly for this well remembered episode.
Sketches Include: The Turkey Monologue, The Twilight Zone, Quarry, Billy Paul, The Tomorrow Show. Musical performances include "Here Comes The Sun," "Homeward Bound," "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" and a few more. All this, Weekend Update and More are Here.... in SN Hell!
Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner
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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 S02E07: Dick Cavett & Ry Cooder

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Dick Cavett is back as host and joined by Ry Cooder.
One of the few episodes that fall in the 6 cast member era between the departure of Chevy Chase and the arrival of Bill Murray. Just to throw in another monkey wrench, Cavett stepped in for the originally scheduled host Elliot Gould.
Matt and Keith are joined by sketch comedy writer and all 'round good guy Kevin for a unique look at a unique episode. Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner
Sketches Include: Puppy Uppers, Blonde Ambitition, Crossroads, Mobile Shrink, How Things Work, Bee History and Mr. Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Tales. Ry Cooder performs "Tattler" and "He'll Have To Go." All of this, Weekend Update and more - here, in SN Hell.
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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...

The Chevy Chase Exit Special

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In this bonus episode, Matt and Keith take a break from their chronological jaunt to chat about the departing Chevy Chase. We chat Chase's legacy, departure and future. Should he have left? Who benefitted from his going? How bright did Chase's future turn out to be? We love doing our special episodes, hope you enjoy.
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SNL Review S02E06: Buck Henry & The Band

Buck Henry, our favorite host from Season 1, is back again. Matt and Keith are joined by Mark, a huge fan of The Band, for this memorable episode from Season 2.
Sketches Include: Samurai Stockbroker, Houdini's Grave, The Bat-o-Matic, Halloween Jaws and the debut of Mr. Mike's Least-Loved Bedtime Tales. The Band plays "Life is A Carnival," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," "Stage Fright" and "Georgia." Flying swords, swimsuit presidents and Chevy's final bow... sort of. All of this, Weekend Update and more - here, in SN Hell.
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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 S02E05: Steve Martin & Kinky Friedman

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Steve Martin sits at the top - very near it - of fans' list of favorite SNL guest hosts, but does his first episode hold up to the legend? Keith, Matt - joined by Mark - take a look at Martin's debut hosting gig from 1976. The musical guest for the evening is the multi-talented Texan Kinky Friedman.
Sketches include: Speak Out For Milk, Jeopardy 1999! Plato's Cave, Mysteries In Medicine. Friedman sings "Dear Abbie." All this and Weekend Update on this edition of SN Hell.
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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 02E04: Karen Black & John Prine

We're back with Episode 4 of Season 2. This edition features the quirky Karen Black and musical guest John Prine.
In this episode: Chevy Chase returns from his "injury," Karen Black talks about mothers throughout history, another Carter / Ford debate, an ad for non-cancer causing cup cakes, the Amish fight injustice, Catherine The Great's true love and we see a reunion of high school contemporaries at a lunch counter. John Prine treats us with "Hello, In There" and "Bottomless Lake." All this and Weekend Update are here in SN Hell.
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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 S02E03: Eric Idle & Joe Cocker

We're back with Episode 3 of Season 2.  This classic features Eric Idle, Joe Cocker and Stuff.
In this episode we review the following bits: Eric tries to sing his new hit, Genetic Counselling, Nazi Spies, Dragnet, Cufflinks of the Gods and The Underwater World of Jacques Cousteau. Joe Cocker sings "You Are So Beautiful" and "two Joe Cockers" sing "Feelin' Alright."  Stuff dazzles us with "Foots."  All this and Weekend Update.
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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=pQKZdrSJAPs

SNL Review S02E02: Norman Lear & Boz Scaggs

In this edition of SN Hell: A Look Back At Saturday Night Live Matt and Keith are joined by Chilly to take a look at the October 1976 edition of NBC's Saturday Night featuring Norman Lear and Boz Scaggs.
TV Producer Norman Lear takes the helm for this hidden gem of the show's sophomore season. 
In this episode: Jimmy Carter talks about the lust in his heart, The Snake Handling O'Sheas, Chevy's Girls, The Metric Week, and musical performances of Boz Scaggs' Low Down and What Can I Say.
 
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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=pQKZdrSJAPs

SNL Review S02E01: Lily Tomlin & James Taylor

SN HELL: A Look Back At Saturday Night Live returns after our non-existent hiatus to take a look at the debut episode of Season 2.
Matt and Keith are joined by Heather to chat about returning host Lily Tomlin and musical guest James Taylor.
Shower The People, Sweet Baby James, Emily Litella, The Carter - Ford Presidential Debate, The Antler Dance and so much more.
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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=pQKZdrSJAPs
 
 

Our Top 10 Sketches From Saturday Night Live Season 1

With our look back at season one winding down, Matt and Keith list their top Ten Sketches of SNL Season 1. Naturally, there are some iconic "sure things" on the list, but they are intermixed with some pretty hilarious bits that don't get the love they deserve.
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Our Top 3 Low Points From Saturday Night Live Season 1

No matter how beloved or iconic a show becomes, it's going to have some low points, flops and disappointments. Matt and Keith took a few moments at the end of their look back at season 1 to list the top (bottom?) three moments/elements of Saturday Night's Live Season 1.
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Our Top 5 Musical Appearances From Saturday Night Live Season 1

As we say goodbye to SNL's inaugural season, Matt and Keith took a few minutes to list their Top 5 musical performances of Season 1. With so much music to choose from, this probably should have been harder than it was. Full episodes of The SN Hell podcast are available on Youtube, Podbean and Spotify. Please, subscribe if you like what we are putting down. Listener discretion is advised.

SNL Review S01E24: Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge

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Dual host and musical guest Kris Kristofferson wraps up the first season of SNL.  Rita Coolidge appears as a special musical guest.  In this episode we see appearances from: Chase's Gerald Ford, Newman's Sherry, Aykroyd's Carter, Samurai Futaba and the debut of Larry and Bobbi Farmer in a sketch about one of the the decade's most beloved tunes of the decade.  Keith and Matt are joined by our most frequent guest host - and Kristofferson fan - Chilly.
 
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SNL Review S01E23: Louise Lasser & The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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Keith, Matt and guest host Mark take a look at the infamous penultimate episode of Season 1.  Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman star Louise Lasser hosts with New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz band serving as musical guests.  Widely considered one of the oddest episodes to date, this episode was the first to be pulled from re-runs and the first to result in a "ban" from appearing on the show. Hope y'all enjoy.
 
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