The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

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An in-depth journey into the legacy of one of television's most iconic and influential shows - Saturday Night Live. Through deep dives into its most memorable eras, behind-the-scenes stories, and analysis of its evolution, we celebrate and debate all things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for over 50 years.

  1. Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E04: Jamie Lee Curtis/James Brown, Ellen Shipley (12/13/80)

    3d ago

    Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E04: Jamie Lee Curtis/James Brown, Ellen Shipley (12/13/80)

    The Scream Queen herself Jamie Lee Curtis hosts this week's episode of Saturday Night Live—and she brings it! This very entertaining episode of SNL features standout performances from the cast including Gail Matthias with a great Brooke Shields impression. And... Eddie Murphy has been promoted to featured player role on the show. Plus we get a memorable and legendary musical performance from the Godfather of Soul James Brown! All of this and more on Not Ready for Season 6! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    1h 31m
  2. Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E03: Ellen Burstyn/Aretha Franklin, Keith Sykes (12/06/80)

    Jun 2

    Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E03: Ellen Burstyn/Aretha Franklin, Keith Sykes (12/06/80)

    Not Ready for Season 6 is back and we're looking at how the cast and writers of SNL bounce back after last week's infamous outing. This episode of Saturday Night Live was hosted by Ellen Burstyn from the legendary film The Exorcist with The Queen of Soul herself Aretha Franklin bringing the house down as musical guest. And... we get Eddie Murphy in his first speaking role on the show! Who is starting to emerge from the cast? What do they still need to fix? All of this on another fun and exciting episode of Not Ready for Season 6! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    1h 26m
  3. Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E02: Malcolm McDowell/Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band (11/22/80)

    May 26

    Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E02: Malcolm McDowell/Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band (11/22/80)

    The second episode of SNL Season 6 is one of the most infamous in the show's history, considered by many as one of the worst Saturday Night Live episodes of all time! Deremy and Thomas go over all the sketches to find out if all the criticism is legit or not as bad as people say! Malcolm McDowell is the host for this episode with musical guest Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band—who give an infamous performance as well! Sit back for the wild ride that is this episode! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    1h 32m
  4. Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E01: Elliott Gould/Kid Creole & The Coconuts (11/15/80)

    May 19

    Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E01: Elliott Gould/Kid Creole & The Coconuts (11/15/80)

    A new era has arrived for Saturday Night Live! A brand new cast, new writers, and Jean Doumanian is the new Executive Producer.  For the Season 6 premiere, they have an all-time host coming back—Mr. Elliott Gould! Find out how this new era truly began and if they deserve the knocks they have been getting over the years!  Join Thomas Sena and Deremy Dove as they go over this season premiere and give their thoughts! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    1h 27m
  5. My SNL Story: Denny Dillon

    May 14

    My SNL Story: Denny Dillon

    To help kick off our look back at Season 6 of Saturday Night Live, we talk to one of the cast members from that season—Denny Dillon. In addition to being the very first "new" cast member to say "Live from New York," Denny is also one of the few performers to work with all three Executive Producers of the show—Lorne Michaels, Jean Doumanian, and Dick Ebersol. But Denny's connection to SNL goes back well before that infamous 1980-81 season. She talks about meeting Gilda Radner before the show even premiered and shares her experiences as a special guest on the third ever episode back in 1975. In addition, we discuss her contribution to Anne Beatts' book "Titters" as well as returning to Studio 8H to be on a children's show prior to starring on SNL. Denny recounts the extensive audition process she went through at Saturday Night Live, being selected as the last female cast member (beating out a future Oscar winner), and discusses the highs (and lows) of that difficult season. She recounts the uphill battle everyone faced with both the fans and the press while experiencing the thrill of live television and forming bonds that would last for decades. Denny recounts many highlights from the season including some favorite hosts, musical guests, and sketches. She discusses her tight relationships with fellow cast members, working alongside hosts such as Elliott Gould, Ellen Burstyn, and acting in her favorite sketch of the season with Bill Murray. She also gives a behind-the-scenes look at what things were like when Jean Doumanian left the show and Dick Ebersol (and Michael O'Donoghue) took over. --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    1h 11m
  6. Not Ready for Season 6 Preview

    May 12

    Not Ready for Season 6 Preview

    Well, the time has arrived!! The Not Ready for Prime Time Project is tackling the infamous Season 6 of Saturday Night Live! For such a big task, the guys have asked Thomas Sena and Deremy Dove from Pop Culture Five Podcast to host this season.  So many changes happen for Season 6, starting with Jean Doumanian replacing Lorne Michaels as the new executive producer. We also have a whole new cast and writing staff as well! This season is one of the most controversial—yet important—in Saturday Night Live history. Thomas and Deremy give their expectations and what they are looking forward to seeing with this upcoming re-watch.  Is Season 6 as bad as everyone says it is? Was Jean Doumanian unjustly fired from the show? And which cast members shine through in Season 6?? Get ready to go on this fun and exciting journey with us as we re-watch Season 6 of Saturday Night Live on The Not Ready for Prime Time Project!! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    57 min
  7. VINTAGE The Early Years of SNL: S01E19 Madeline Kahn/Carly Simon (May 8, 1976)

    May 5

    VINTAGE The Early Years of SNL: S01E19 Madeline Kahn/Carly Simon (May 8, 1976)

    One last VINTAGE episode before we leave "The Early Years of SNL" and move into the Jean Doumanian season. Late in Season 1, Madeline Kahn hosted for the very first time. Delayed by a technician's strike, the show seemed to utilize the extra time as this is considered (by us at least) the best episode of Saturday Night Live's first season—even if Carly Simon had to pre-tape her musical performance. This episode includes some of our favorite sketches of the season including an iconic Baba Wawa, an amazing Bride of Frankenstein musical number, the infamous "Final Days" sketch, and the Marilyn Suzanne Miller-written "Slumber Party." This episode of SNL originally aired 50 years ago this week, and the podcast episode was originally released on August 1st, 2023. --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    1h 8m
  8. Deep Thoughts: Remembering Anne Beatts

    May 2

    Deep Thoughts: Remembering Anne Beatts

    Today we remember original SNL writer, Anne Beatts. Coming to Saturday Night Live by way of The National Lampoon, she was both a vital voice and powerful force in the early formative years of the show. Not only did Anne create the iconic "Nerds," she also contributed to such memorable characters and sketches as Irwin Mainway, Uncle Roy, and "Hard Hats." Her voice was also showcased on commercial parodies like "Jewess Jeans," "Angora Bouquet," and "Chanel." Fellow original SNL writer Rosie Shuster returns to the podcast to help us look back to remember not only Anne Beatts the writer, but also the person. As the only two female writers when the show began, Anne and Rosie were paired together from the very beginning—forming a partnership that would last throughout the original era. Rosie recounts her time with Anne from their hilarious first meeting to late night writing sessions and pulling off iconic moments like the very first Roseanne Roseannadanna as well as discussing how Anne's work on the show's pre-tapes helped pave the way for the rest of her career. In addition, she recounts how Anne fought for equality in the writers room, kept control over her characters, and brought a sense of style and humor to everything she did. Anne Beatts was a 5-time Emmy nominee, winning for SNL's first season. She also won a Writer's Guild Award for her work on the Saturday Night Live 25th Anniversary Special. Aside from her work on SNL, Anne created the sitcom, Square Pegs (starring Sarah Jessica Parker) and was a producer on A Different World. --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

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An in-depth journey into the legacy of one of television's most iconic and influential shows - Saturday Night Live. Through deep dives into its most memorable eras, behind-the-scenes stories, and analysis of its evolution, we celebrate and debate all things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for over 50 years.

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