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VINTAGE 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 ha…
1 year, 2 months ago
Bill Swerski's Tournament Talk: Best SNL Talk Show Sketches
Throughout the 50-year history of Saturday Night Live, there have been a few things you could always count on: "Live From New York, It's Saturday Nig…
1 year, 2 months ago
VINTAGE The Early Years of SNL: S02E03 Eric Idle/Joe Cocker, Stuff (10/2/76)
Another VINTAGE episode of The Early Years of SNL this week as we take a look back at Eric Idle's first time hosting Saturday Night Live early in Sea…
1 year, 2 months ago
Bill Swerski's Tournament Talk: Best Non-5 Timer SNL Hosts
It's one of the most illustrious groups in entertainment. Highly selective, only 26 SNL hosts have gained admittance to the show's legendary 5-Timers…
1 year, 3 months ago
VINTAGE The Early Years of SNL: S02E11 Ralph Nader/George Benson (1/15/77)
This week we have a VINTAGE episode of The Early Years of SNL, looking back at one of the most pivotal moments in the show's original era - Season 2,…
1 year, 3 months ago
Deep Thoughts: Meatballs
Are you ready for the summer?
We kick off our off-season coverage with a look back at Meatballs, the scrappy Canadian comedy that surprisingly became …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Early Years of SNL: Season 4 Recap
And just like that, another season of SNL is in the books. What a journey Season Four has been—filled with soaring highs and crushing lows that has g…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Early Years of SNL: S04E20 Buck Henry/Bette Midler (5/26/79)
Another season of The Early Years of SNL comes to a close, which can only mean one thing… Buck is Back! Buck Henry returns for his 8th time hosting a…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Early Years of SNL: S04E19 Maureen Stapleton/Linda Ronstadt, Phoebe Snow (5/19/79)
On the surface, veteran stage and screen actress Maureen Stapleton may seem like an odd choice to host Saturday Night Live. After watching this episo…
1 year, 4 months ago
Bill Swerski's Tournament Talk: Best SNL Commercial Parodies
Over SNL's legendary 50-year run, only a select few bits have managed to stand the test of time. One that has… the commercial parody. From fake produ…
1 year, 4 months ago