SN-HELL: A Look Back At Saturday Night Live (Lions Den Audio)

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.

 

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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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Matt, Keith and guest third chair Mark delve into this classic musical episode featuring Ray Charles as dual host and musical guest. 

Sketches include:  Carter's Energy Program, Mamorex, The Doody Girls, The Tomorrow Show, Evelyn Woodski Slow Reading, Blackout, and What'd I Say. Charles performs a number of songs from his legendary catalogue including What'd I Say, Georgia On My Mind, I Can't Stop Loving You and Hit the Road Jack. All of 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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Matt and Keith are joined by new temporary third chair Daniel to take a look at the historic epsiode hosted by Anyone Can Host Winner Miskell Spillman and featuring musical guest the soon to be banned Elvis Costello.  

Sketches Include:  E Buzz Miller's Art Classics, Sartresky and Hutch, The Girlfriend, Babe Ruth, Gift of the Magi.  Elvis Costello performs Watching the Detectives and Less Than...... er.... Radio, Radio. 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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Keith, Matt and Mark take a look at Art Garfunkel's turn as Saturday Night Live host. Art's musical guest for the evening is Stephen Bishop.

Segments Include: Tomorrow Show, Modern Crimes, The Nerds visit Looks at Books, The Looking for Mr. Goodbar Playset, Don't Look Back In Anger, Kiss Concert, Miracle In Chicago and Andy Kaufman reads The Great Gatsby. Garfunkel sings "Wonderful World," "All I Know," "Scarborough Fair," and "Crying In My Sleep". Stephen Bishop sings "On and On." All this and Weekend Update are here... in SN Hell!

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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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Welcome to SN Hell!

As we say goodbye to SNL's sophomore season, Matt and Keith took a few minutes to list their Top 5 musical performances of Season 2. 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 wherever podcasts are found.

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It's a happy holiday episode featuring returning host Candice Bergen and musical guest Martha Reeves. Bergen makes history as the first returning host. Some truly legendary SNL moments here.

 

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Keith and Matt are back to chat about Season 1: Episode 12 of Saturday Night Live with host; legendary talk show host Dick Cavett. The musical guest is pioneer Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff. Originally airing on Jan. 31, 1976, this episode marks the half way point of Season 1. Spoiler: We think these SNL kids just might get the green light to finish the season.

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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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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.

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Keith, Matt and Rebecca take a look into one of the most memorable episodes of Saturday Night Live. Steve Martin becomes the second member of the famed Five Timers Club as The Blues Brothers make their official public debut. Sketches include: The Festrunk Brothers, Theodoric of York, Dancing In The Dark, Love Story, King Tut, Troff and Brew, Nerds Science Fair, Next Week In Review. The Blues Brothers perform "Hey, Bartender" and "I Don't Know." Gary Weis' final film "Swan Lake." All this and Weekend Update are here in SNHell. 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

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It's a different trip through SN Hell tonight as Keith, Matt and Chilly take a look at the Season 3 episode hosted by OJ Simpson. The musical guests are the multi-talented husband and wife singer -song writers Nikolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson.

Segments Include: Gilda Answers Viewer Mail, Great Moments In Sports, Mandingo 2, OJ's Records, Samurai Night Fever, Mohawk Master, Hertz, The Raid on Nicocea and E Buzz Miller's Animal Kingdom. Ashford and Simpson perform "So, So Satisfied" and "Don't Cost You Nothing." 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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Keith, Matt and Adrienne take a look at the highest rated episode in Saturday Night Live history hosted by the great Cicely Tyson with musical guests Talking Heads.

Sketches Include: Nick Rails, Frontier Midwife, Litellavision, Black Perspectives, The Shah's Final Days, The Widettes, World At War, X-Police.  Talking Heads treat us to their cover of Al Greene's "Take Me To The River" and "Artists Only." All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.

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Episode 17 brings us Ron Nessen & Patti Smith Group. Our good buddy Mark joins us for this edition of SN Hell hosted by White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen and punk icons The Patti Smith Group. Some fella named Gerald Ford makes a few pre-taped appearances as well. This episode is one of many "firsts." Enjoy!

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Monty Python's Michael Palin hosts this season 3 episode of SNL. Adrienne joins Keith and Matt for a look at this unique sort of Python-SNL hybrid from 1978.

Tonight's musical guest is former and future Chi-Lite Eugene Record.

Sketches include: This Oscars, Confession, H&L Brock, The Forgotten Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, Party Argument, Danger Probe, Nerd Music Lesson, The Seagull. An extremely dapper Eugene Record performs Have You Seen Her and Trying To Get To You." All this and Weekend Update are here in SNHell.

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We're taking a look at May 8, 1976's episode featuring the incomparable Madeline Kahn and Carly Simon. Christine pops in to chat with Matt and Keith about one of Season 1's best loved episodes.   This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitable for all viewers.   Further Reading Live From New York by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/33YrWf7

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Knock... knock... Candy gram. It's episode Number 4 of SNHell. Matt, Dee and Keith delve into Ep. 4 of Saturday Night Live (NBC's Saturday Night) hosted by Candice Bergen with musical guest Esther Phillips from November, 8 1975. This is the first of Bergen's many appearances on SNL. See how she does and how to the hosts respond to Bergen's role as host, Phillips' unique vocal styles and the debut of one of Season 1's most iconic characters.

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

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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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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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Heather joins Keith and Matt for the May 15, 1976 episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Dyan Cannon with musical guests Leon and Mary Russell.

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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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Keith, Matt and Chilly take a look at SNL Season 2 Episode 18 featuring Georgia State Senator / Activist Julian Bond. Bond's musical guests are Tom Waits and Brick. While not one of the "go to" episodes of the era, it has more than its fair share of highlight reel material.

Sketches Include: Mr. Mike Meets Uncle Remus, The Civil Rights Farbers, Dr X Family Counsellor, Creeley's Soup, Black Perspective and Emily Litella in Love. Tom Waits sings Eggs and Sausage and Brick does a version of "Dazz." 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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Chilly joins Keith and Matt for Season 3 Episode 3 featuring guest host, Playboy Founder, Hugh Hefner.  Hefner makes for a very controversial host.  Musical Guest Libby Titus sings "The Fool That I Am."

Sketches include:  Planet of the Men Vs. Planet of the Women, Angora Bouquet, Funeral Magician, The Playboy Philosophy and The Farbers At The Playboy Club.  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 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.

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Welcome to SN Hell! Keith and Matt talk about the Season 2 Cast and go over the results of our "weekly" Star of the Night results and chat about how the cast fared. Hope you enjoy :)

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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...

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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It's the great Lily Tomlin and a band of nurses. It's episode Number 6 of SN Hell. Matt, Dee and Keith take a look at Lily Tomlin's SNL hosting debut from November 22, 1975. The SNL house band is just what the Doctor ordered.

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

Matt and Keith check out Jill Clayburgh's second Saturday Night Live hosting gig. Joining Clayburgh as musical guest is Eddie Money. Last minute issues kept us from having a third chair for the episode, but our Gen Z rep Daniel pops in for a bit to give his thoughts.

Sketches Include: Danny Boy, Nutrafix, Celebrity Crack Up, The Coneheads Affair, Olympia Cafe, Shower Mic, Blurry and Sybil 3. Eddie Money sings Two Tickets To Paradise and Baby, Hold On.

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Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner

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This edition of SN Hell dives into SNL Episode 15 from February 28, 1976. Matt and Keith are joined by our first guest host Chilly. We go back in time to see Jill Clayburgh and The Idlers and even further back in time with the great Leon Redbone. This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitable for all viewers.

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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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Come celebrate the Bee Centennial with Sam Peckinpah, some Exterminators and a Cartoon Bear. It's episode Number 5 of SN Hell.

Matt, Dee and Keith take a look at Robert Klein's first shot as host with his musical guests Loudon Wainwright III and ABBA from November 15, 1975.

Things got a little nasty for the little band that could, but probably shouldn't.

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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.

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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? 

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.

Keith, Matt and Mark look at Elliot Gould's third time as SNL Host. Featuring music from The McGarrigle Sisters and Roslyn Kind. A strange episode top to bottom, but that may or may not be a bad thing.

Sketches Include: The debut of Nick The Lounge Singer, The Coneheads, You've Come A Long Way, Buddy, United Face Bank and 24 Hour Bank. The McGarrigle Sisters sing "Kiss and Say Goodbye" and "Heart Like A Wheel." Roslyn Kind sings "I'm Not Anyone." 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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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.

Mark sits in with Keith and Matt for the second Episode of Season 3.  It's the tremendous Madeline Kahn and her musical guest Taj Mahal.  

Sketches include:  The trial of Lee Harry Oswald, Swill, Bad Opera, The Acid Generation, Bianca Jagger and 3 or 4 of her Closest Friends, The Pink Box and Pocket Pal. 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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Season 2 is in the can and Matt and Keith are listing their favorite hosts from the historic season. There are so many greats to choose from, but each are barely able to narrow it down to 5.  Agree with the lists?  Let us know.  Who'd we miss?  Who should have been higher or lower. 

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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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Keith, Matt and Rebecca re-visit season 4's episode hosted by Ricky Nelson and featuring musical guest Judy Collins.

Sketches Include: WGN Radio, The Twilight Zone, Rock Against Yeast '79, Helium, Quien Es Mas Macho and PIcasso: The New York Years. Nelson performs "Hello Mary Lou, Goodbye Heart," "Travelling Man," "Fools Rush In" and "Dream Lover." Judy Collins "Hard Time For Lovers."

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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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Adrienne rejoins Keith and Matt for Steve Martin's fourth hosting appearance. This episode of SNL has more than its fair share of classic laughs. Martin's musical guests are The (Nitty Gritty) Dirt Band and Randy Newman. Segments Include: Coneheads Family Feud, Big Foot Hunt, Roseanne Roseannadanna's official debut, The 1978 State of the Union, Festrunk Brothers, Body Floss and What If. Randy Newman sings Short People and Riders in the Rain and The Dirty Band perform On The Loose and White Russia. All of this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell. Cast Line-up: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman & Gilda Radner 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...

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. 

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Chilly returns to chat with Keith and Matt about Saturday Night Live Episode 18 from April 24, 1976. This episode features Raquel Welch showing some unexpected skills and musical guests Phoebe Snow and John Sebastian.

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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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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.

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Matt, Dee and Keith take a look at Episode 11 of SNL. Legendary British Comedy duo Peter Cook and Dudley Moore take the reigns on this episode from January 24, 1975. Teeny bopper turned iconic singer songwriter Neil Sedaka tickles the ivories.

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Matt, Keith and guest third chair Ron take a look at SNL's classic 50th episode starring Charles Grodin with musical guest Paul Simon. Does this conceptual episode work or is Grodin's unique brand of humor run thin.

Sketches include:  Coneheads Halloween, Consumer Probe, The Killer Bees Trick or Treat, Samurai Dry Cleaner, The Brownie. Paul Simon sings "Slip Slidin' Away" and takes a comic attempt at forming a new duo. All of 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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Keith and Matt are joined by Kevin for the penultimate episode of Season 2 featuring Shelley Duvall and musical guest Joan Armatrading.

Sketches Include: Video Vixens, Bad Costume Bank Robber, Viva Las Vegas II, Continental Man, Van Argument & Baba Wawa with Richard Burton. Armatrading performs "Less Than Zero" and "Love And Affection. 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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Keith, Matt and Chilly take a peak at tough guy actor Broderick Crawford's sole hosting appearance. Crawford is joined by mega-group The RCO All-Stars which features Levon Helm, Dr. John and Paul Butterfied. New Orleans funk group The Meters - recently bumped from The Mardi Gras Special - appear as well. Newcomer Bill Murray, floundering on and off camera, makes a memorable plea to the audience.

Sketches Include: Goodbye Saccharine, Samurai Hitman, Mel's Hide Heaven, Lucy A Bomb, The New Kid, Highway Patrol, Hoover and Nixon. Music includes: Sing, Sing Sing, Ain't That A Lotta Love and I Got To Get My Name Up In Lights. 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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Keith and Matt welcome their good buddy Shawn for this May 22, 1976 episode of Saturday Night Live. It's the second of Buck Henry's many hosting gigs and features a little piece of Canadian Gold in the form of the great Gordon Lightfoot and his cool pants.

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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.

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Welcome to SN Hell!   This edition of SN Hell dives into SNL Episode 16 from March 13, 1976. Keith and Matt welcome a first time guest host Shawn to the third chair. We take a look at this unique episode hosted by horror movie icon Anthony Perkins and Jazz/Blues legend Betty Carter.   This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitable for all viewers.   Further Reading Live From New York by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/33YrWf7 Mr. Mike: The Life and Work of Michael O'Donaghue by Dennis Perrin https://amzn.to/2SaCxRD May You Live In Interesting Times by Laraine Newman https://amzn.to/2ZPq6y8 Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loF0a...   Twitter, FaceBook, Instagram @lionsdentheatre   Like and Subscribe To Our Channel For More Lions Den Goodness!!!

We enter the double digits with one of the most memorable hosts of the early years - Buck Henry.

Legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers is the musical guest and a musical performance by Toni Basil.

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Keith, Matt and Chilly look at this wild episode of SNL featuring Gary Busey. Gregory Hines and Eubie Blake treat us to some of Blake's standards and Rick Danko and Paul Butterfield join Busey for an energetic blast of music.

Sketches include: Billy Carter, Muckjumpers, Women's Problems, Perchance To Dream and Unsung Heroes of Rock N' Roll.  All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.

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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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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. 

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This edition of SN Hell dives into SNL Episode 14 from February 21, 1976. It's the LEGENDARY Desi Arnaz. Roll up some Acapulco Golds and join Matt and Keith as we check out a true passing of the comedy torch moment in television history. Babalu, baby!

The following, Weekend Update and more are reviewed in this episode: President Ford's Psychiatrist

Jabberwocky

The Untouchables

Failed I Love Lucy Pilots

Cuban Pete

Babalu

Very White

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May You Live In Interesting Times by Laraine Newman https://amzn.to/2ZPq6y8

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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.

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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Keith, Matt and guest third chair Kevin ring in Season 3 with a look at the September 1977 season premiere.  Steve Martin hosts and is joined by Jackson Browne. 

Sketches include:  The debut of the Festrunk Brothers, Mike McMack, Franken and Davis' Mr. U.S.A. Pageant, Great Moments In Rock N Roll, Keypunch Confession and The Royal Deluxe 2. Jackson Browne sings "Running on Empty" and "The Pretender." 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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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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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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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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Steve Martin is back for his second of fifteen hosting appearances and he's loaded with surrealist energy. Joining Martin as musical guest are the legendary - but hardly over played - The Kinks. Lily Tomlin is also on the show to promote her new Broadway Show.

Sketches Include: Hollywood Bingo, The Coneheads, Pull The Plug, Celebrity Weightlifting, The Lovers, Broadway Baby, From The Big Orange To The Big Apple and much more. The Kinks give us a medley of their hits and the newly released (at the time) Sleepwalker. 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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Saturday Night Live rings in the new year of 1979 as Shawn pops in to join Keith as Matt as they look at Season 4's wacky episode of SNL featuring Michael Palin in his second hosting gig and musical guests The Doobie Brothers.

Sketches Include: Uber-man, Name The Bat, Myles Cowperthwaite Part I, Nerds Music Lesson, Mr. Bill and State of The Union 1979. The Doobie Brothers treat us to "What a Fool Believes" and "Taking It to the Streets." All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.

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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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Further Reading Live From New York by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/33YrWf7

 

 

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.

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Keith, Matt and Adrienne take a look at 1977's SNL Season 3 Episode Six featuring SNL favorites Buck Henry and musical guest Leon Redbone.

Sketches include:  Anyone Can Host Finalists, Little Chocolate Donuts, Stunt Baby, Samurai Psychiatrist, Ricky Rat Club, A Schiller's Reel, a film by Gary Weis and The Franken and Davis Show.  Leon Redbone performs "Champagne Charlie" and "Please, Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone."  All this and Weekend Update is 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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It's Season 3 Episode 15 with Christopher Lee and Meat Loaf. Keith, Matt and Chilly look at one of the more talked about episodes from Season 3.

Segments Include: Mr. Death, Speech Therapy, Suggestions for Sadat, Del Stater's Rabbit Hut, Vampire Nixon, Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Rogers, Stand Up From Richard Belzer. Meat Loaf performs No Place To Go and Two Out of Three Ain't Bad. All this and Weekend Update are here... in SN Hell!

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Keith, Matt and Kevin delve into this late Season 3 episode featuring Michael Sarrazin with musical guests piano virtuoso Keith Jarrett and the all-tuba sextet Gravity.

Sketches include: Josh Ramsey, VD Caseworker, E Buzz Miller's Exercise World, Tom Schiller's La Dolce Gilda, The Penalty Box and Archaelogicus.  Jarrett performs "Country" and "My Song" and Gravity treats us to a dose of "Tuba City Gitback." All this and Weekend Update are here in SNHell.

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It's the end of Season 2 and Matt and Keith have made their list of their Top 3 Favorite Impressions and Recurring Characters up to the end of the second season.

We've got a long way to go, but who/what is really standing out in these early days.  Which go on to be lauded legends and which get lost in the shuffle.  

Did we miss anyone?  Did anyone get too much love?  Not enough?  Let us know.

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Keith and Matt check out the May 29, 1976 episode of Saturday Night Live. Chilly joins us for the returns of Elliot Gould and musical guest Leon Redbone. Harlan Collins and Joyce Everson make a special musical appearance.

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Welcome to SN Hell: In this short edition, Keith reveals how he, Matt and the third chairs ranked Saturday Night Live's Season 1 Cast based on their "Star of the Night" wins over the first year. There are some surprises and disappointments, but it's how the math worked out. Hope you all enjoy.

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Matt and Keith go through their Top 15 sketches from Season 2.  We've gone rogue from the lore and made our own lists of what we saw as the best sketches of SNL's second season.  Some we all love, some we know are dark horses, some are indefinable and some just stuck with us for one reason or another.  Are they the greatest? Maybe.  Are they our favorites? Absolutely.

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Keith, Matt and (eventually) Kev peek in on the penultimate episode of Season 3. It's recent Oscar Winner Richard Dreyfus and musical guests Jimmy Buffett and Gary Tigerman. Join us for this sleeper hit of 1978.

Sketches include: Sex Test, Cone Encounters of the Third Kind, Paraquat, Nick Springs, Pet Peeves, The David Susskind Show and the debut of Father Guido Sarducci. Buffett performs "Son of a Sailor," Tigerman sings "White Oxacan Moon" and Dreyfus sings "Seduced. All this and Weekend Update are here in SNHell.

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Comedian and comic writer Jack Burns hosts this March 1977 episode with musical guest Santana. Burns, the former comic partner of George Carlin and Avery Schrieber, was equally busy as a writer on shows like Hee Haw, Fridays and The Muppet Show. On this episode, Matt, Keith and - first time third chair Rebecca - wax about Burns' unique brand of humor.

Sketches Include: Belsuhi's Ultimatum, The Squatters, Ask Big Daddy and The Farbers Meet The Coneheads, Panytgrams. Santana offers "Black Magic Woman" and "Europa." 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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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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Keith and Matt, along with guest third chair Mark, wrap up their look at Season 2 with the great Buck Henry. Sketches Include: Samurai B.M.O.C, The Shower Microphone, The Return of the Coneheads, How Your Children Grow, Lucky Lindy and Michael O'Donoghue's impression of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Jennifer Warnes sings "Right Time of the Night," Kenny Vance performs "The Performer" and the SNL Band gives us "Departure Lounge." 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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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?

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Thanks for joining us for a chronological trot through Saturday Night Live with Keith, Matt and Dee. This is the first Valentine's Day episode from February 14, 1976.

Peter Boyle hosts the show with "a Valentine for your ears" courtesy of Al Jarreau.

The following, Weekend Update and more are reviewed in this episode: Saint Valentine's Day Massacre

Dueling Brandos

The Shapiro Sisters

Remembrances of Things Past

Samurai Divorce Court

All Pro Wrestling

Acid Trip Slide Show

We Got By By Al Jarreau

Somebody's Watching You By Al Jarreau

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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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Keith, Matt and Chilly share their thoughts on this March 1977 episode of Saturday Night Live. Fresh off the success of her break out role in Carrie, Sissy Spacek goes live on Saturday Night. Joining Spacek as her musical guest is Richard Baskin.

Sketches Include: Dave Wilson Dies, Burger Master, John Belushi's Dream, Ask President Carter, Amy's Bed Time Story, How Your Children Grow, Gidget Goes To Shock Therapy, Bad Playhouse. Short films from Gary Weis and Robert Altman. Baskin sings "One, I Love You" and "City of One Night Stands." 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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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.

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Keith, Matt and Adrienne check in on Eric Idle's second SNL hosting gig. The Monty Python vet brings along fellow Rutle Neil Innes and one-time Animal Allan Pryce for this wacky Trans-Atlantic Romp. Sketches Include: The Battle of Britain, Trans-Eastern Airlines, Potato Torture, Half-Wit Championship and the Save Britain telethon featuring Queen Elizabeth doppleganger Jeannette Charles.

Price sings "Poor People" and "Times Like These" and Innes treats us to "Cheese and Onions" and "Shangri-La." 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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It's a classic-classic episode of Saturday Night Live from December 13, 1975 featuring the legendary Richard Pryor and his musical guest Gil Scott-Heron.  This episode is widely regarded as the best episode of the first season.  Do Matt, Keith and Dee agree?  Do they ever?

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We return to 1975 with our look at Saturday Night Live #3 from October 25, 1975 starring Rob Reiner and The Lockers. 

How does Reiner do in his sole outing as host?  Who are The Lockers and why do we love them? What bits might not make air today? Has outside information forever poisoned us against Albert Brooks' movies? Who are the first two celebrity impressions on SNL? Are we ready for more Andy Kaufman? Find out here in SN Hell.

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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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Chilly rejoins Keith & Matt for this Season 3 classic from December 1977 featuring host Mary Kay Place and legendary country outlaw Willie Nelson. 

Sketches include:  Pep Rally, Hey You! Perfume, More Insects To Worry About, Farber's Chanukah, Married In A Minute and Total Woman. Willie Nelson peforms "Whiskey River," "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" and duets with the host for "Something To Brag About."  All this and Weekend Update is 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 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.

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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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Chevy Chase is back and so are Keith, Matt and guest third chair Rebecca. This 1978 episode marks the first time a former SNL Host takes on the hosting role. In this episode of SN Hell, we look at Chase's return, his "scrap" with Bill Murray and the continuously evolving nature of Saturday night's most loved entertainment franchise. Rising star Billy Joel skipped his high school reunion to perform a pair of his classics. Segments Include: Gerald Ford explains the Panama Canal, After Love, Moth Masher, Gary Weis' The Voice, King, The Sermonette and The Sketch With No Ending,. Keep your doors locked, there may be a landshark in the area. Billy Joel performs "Only The Good Die Young" and "Just The Way You Are." 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. 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...

Keith, Matt and Jenn dive into this mid Season 4 episode featuring Charlie's Angels star Kate Jackson. Kate's musical guest is Delbert McClinton.

Sketches include: Charlie's Angels, Nerds And The Nurse, Fred Silverman's Office, Bad Cabaret For Children, Child Psychiatrist, The Coneheads At The Movies. McClinton plays, "B Movie Boxcar Blues" and "Talkin' About You." Andy Kaufman, Mr. Bill and Father Guido Sarducci each make memorable appearances. All this and Weekend Update are here... in SNHell.

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Keith and Matt are joined by Chilly for Robert Klein's second SNL hosting gig.  The great Bonnie Raitt is on hand as musical guest.

Segments Include: Nick The Lounge Singer, Frogs Love Films, Olympia Cafe, Giant Killer Lobsters, Ex-Police, Nerd Rock, Rhonda and Barbara. Bonnie Raitt plays her much loved cover of Del Shannon's Runaway and Give it all Up or Let Me Go.  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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Adrienne joins Keith and Matt again for this look at SNL's 1978 Christmas episode featuring Elliot Gould and musical guest Peter Tosh.

Sketches Include: Yuletide Energy Alert, Baby Norway All Flammable Christmas Tree, Mommie Dearest, Alcoholic's Christmas, St. Mickey's KOC and Dubb's Trees. Peter Tosh treats us to "Don't Look Back" and the very "ahead of its time" Bush Doctor.  We also get a special treat with an appearance from comedy pioneers Bob and Ray.

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Happy 1976. Elliot Gould rings in the new year with a very enjoyable episode 9 of Saturday Night Live.

Joining Gould and the Not Ready For Prime Time Players is Canadian Music Icon Anne Murray. Does the New Year start with a bang? A Whimper? Something in between?

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