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 al things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for the last 50 years.

  1. The Early Years of SNL: S05E01 Steve Martin/Blondie (10/13/79)

    19小时前

    The Early Years of SNL: S05E01 Steve Martin/Blondie (10/13/79)

    SNL returns with Steve Martin making history as the first host to kick off a second season premiere! Saturday Night Live holds nothing back as they kick off Season 5 with not only one of the biggest comedy stars on the planet but one of the hottest (and hippest) musical acts in Blondie. Despite being Martin's 7th time hosting, this episode struggles to find its footing. The show is finding it difficult to establish a new identity without the presence of two of its biggest stars and those cast members still there have started to spread themselves thin with outside projects. New writers are searching to find their place and as well as compete for newly available screentime with themselves and someone who may or may not be a new cast member. The S5 premiere may raise more questions than it answers but one thing is clear - the show is back and taking big swings. It is a pivotal moment in the show’s evolution and only time will tell how well they pay off. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social Instagram: nr4ptproject Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    58 分钟
  2. The Early Years of SNL: Season 5 Preview

    9月9日

    The Early Years of SNL: Season 5 Preview

    Well, we finally made it—Season 5 of Saturday Night Live is here! Join us as we look ahead to the final season of The Early Years of SNL. The end of the original era is marked by seismic changes, both in front of the camera and behind it. Lorne Michaels faces the daunting task of replacing stars Dan Aykroyd AND John Belushi, while simultaneously breathing new life into an exhausted writing staff with fresh voices and perspectives. Worlds removed from its scrappy beginnings just a few years earlier, SNL is now bigger than ever—yet paradoxically struggles to remain relevant and cutting-edge. Cast members are juggling movie deals, writers are plotting their exit strategies, and for the first time in the show's history, it faces competition from rival programming. The magic and chaos that defined the beginnings of SNL has reached its crescendo and we’re here to see it fight to cross the finish line. As we bring The Early Years to its close, we'll unpack the creative tensions, behind-the-scenes drama, and cultural shifts that make Season 5 not only a vital part of the original era's story but the legacy of Saturday Night Live as a whole. It's been quite a ride. The time has come wrap it up. Here we go... --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social Instagram: nr4ptproject Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    26 分钟
  3. VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S01E16 Anthony Perkins/Betty Carter (3/13/76)

    9月2日

    VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S01E16 Anthony Perkins/Betty Carter (3/13/76)

    We're going back to Season 1 of SNL to revisit a sorely underrated outing with Anthony Perkins, of Psycho fame. But he is far more talented than many remember because in addition to his dual roles in Psycho, he was also one of the stars of a 1975 film Brad and Gary discuss and let's not forget that in the late 50's he was a teen idol!  It's really fun to go back to this episode when the show was starting to gain its footing and really come into its own. And that's just Saturday Night Live. The podcast is also hitting its stride at this point as Brad turns over a new leaf and can't wait to share his new attitude with the world! We'll leave it to the listeners to decide if he has maintained this attitude all these years later.  Hope you enjoy the show.  Be sure to come back next week for our Season 5 Preview show! --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social Instagram: nr4ptproject Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    57 分钟
  4. My SNL Story: Don Roy King

    8月26日

    My SNL Story: Don Roy King

    Don Roy King stands as one of live television's most decorated directors, with a remarkable 45-year career that earned him 11 Prime Time Emmys and 8 Director's Guild of America Awards. In 2006, he became only the fourth director in Saturday Night Live's storied legacy, launching a fifteen-year tenure that would see him helm over 300 episodes—making him the second longest-serving director in the show's history. From navigating SNL's post-9/11 comeback to keeping the show going during the COVID pandemic, and shepherding the epic landmark SNL 40th Anniversary celebration he has navigated the show through some of its most challenging, transformative, and celebrated moments. In this revealing and open conversation, Don takes us behind the scenes of Studio 8H, sharing stories from his "baptism by fire" early days and breaking down the intricate role of directing live comedy television. He offers insider perspectives on the legendary casts, A-list hosts, and chart-topping musical guests who graced his stage, while reflecting on the seismic shifts he witnessed during his tenure—from the explosive growth of cast sizes to the evolution of musical performances and the rising prominence of pre-taped segments. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social Instagram: nr4ptproject Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    1 小时 12 分钟
  5. VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S03E18 Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers (4/22/78) - Part 2

    8月19日

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

    We're back with a re-release of Part 2 of our episode covering the legendary Season 3 Saturday Night Live outing hosted by Steve Martin with musical guests The Blues Brothers. We've got TWO special guests this time as we are joined by SNL writer Marilyn Suzanne Miller, who discusses her iconic sketch "Dancing in the Dark," and musician Lou "Blue Lou" Marini, a member of the original SNL house band (and The Blues Brothers) who played a pivotal role in the iconic "King Tut" performance. Please enjoy Part 2 of this VINTAGE episode from The Early Years of SNL. This episode was originally released on September 18, 2024. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social Instagram: nr4ptproject Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    1 小时 20 分钟
  6. VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S03E18 Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers (4/22/78) - Part 1

    8月12日

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

    This week we re-release one of our biggest VINTAGE episodes of The Early Years of SNL. Steve Martin hosting alongside musical guests The Blues Brothers is considered by many to be one of the best episodes in Saturday Night Live history—a theory we cannot argue with. The episode is packed with all-time classic bits: The Festrunk Brothers, Theodoric of York, Dancing in the Dark, and the legendary King Tut performance. Plus, for the only time EVER in the show's history, two cast members served as the musical guests. This show is so epic we couldn't contain it in just one episode. In this first of two parts, we're joined by "Mr. Entertainment" himself, Paul Shaffer, to discuss the episode and his involvement with The Blues Brothers Band. Please enjoy Part 1 of this legendary outing from The Not Ready for Prime Time Players. This episode was originally released on September 17, 2024. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social Instagram: nr4ptproject Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

    57 分钟
  7. Deep Thoughts: Gilda Live

    8月5日

    Deep Thoughts: Gilda Live

    This week in 1979, Gilda Radner premiered her live show "Gilda Radner: Live From New York" on Broadway. The show would eventually be captured on film for release as a major motion picture, with a live album also released, completing a three-pronged attempt at capitalizing on Gilda's popularity and pushing her (and Saturday Night Live) even further into the public spotlight. The show, which ran for over 50 performances in the fall of 1979, was primarily made up of recurring characters and sketches from Gilda's SNL repertoire. Father Guido Sarducci was also on hand to help transition between sketches and give Gilda time to change from character to character. The live show was produced and directed by Lorne Michaels, while the film adaptation would be directed by Mike Nichols. While we focus mostly on the film, we go back to cover the complete story of the "Gilda Live" project—from its inception and the failed attempt at originally recording a live album, to the successful (and extended) Broadway run, and up to the less-than-successful film adaptation that followed. From Broadway triumph to Hollywood disappointment—we look back and revisit what happened when the last bright star of SNL's original era tried to take her shot at superstardom. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social Instagram: nr4ptproject Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

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

    7月29日

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

    One of our favorite aspects of revisiting The Early Years of SNL has been examining the so-called "trainwrecks" and legendary "banned" guests that have become part of the show's mythology. We got our first real taste of this at the end of Season 1 with the infamous summer episode hosted by Louise Lasser, featuring The Preservation Hall Jazz Band as musical guest. History has branded Lasser as one of the worst hosts in Saturday Night Live's 50-year run—a reputation largely cemented by Lorne Michaels' decision to keep this episode out of reruns for decades. With only secondhand accounts and show lore to go on, the episode's notoriety grew in the shadows. But is the reputation deserved? Granted, this episode has its problems. While there are many issues to unpack, the blame extends far beyond just the host. What we can say definitively is this: it's not even the worst episode of THE SEASON. We're joined, for the first time, by Andy Hoglund from SNL in Review as we sift through the big swings, bold choices, and questionable decisions (across the board) that make this one of the most talked-about episodes in the show's history. This episode was originally released on August 29, 2023. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social Instagram: nr4ptproject 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 al things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for the last 50 years.

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