The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective
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 the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for the last 50 years.
The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective
S03E11 Chevy Chase/Billy Joel (February 18, 1978)
The Prodigal Son returns as Chevy Chase is back at Saturday Night Live...as HOST! An event So BIG...that Billy Joel skipped his high school reunion to be the musical guest. Not surprisingly, this is one of the most infamous episodes in the show's history.
Sadly, pretty much all of the legend has to do with what went on behind the scenes and not in front of the camera. That Week in SNL's Andy Dick joins us to separate fact from fiction, dive into the actual episode, and share theories on what makes the show work. Opinions run the gamut on this "old school" episode of SNL as we try to decide whether it works or not.
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