Monday, June 24, 2019

Comedy Mavericks-- Part 1: "SNL" and "SCTV" Alums


From the June 7, 2019, Chicago Tribune "Comedy mavericks" by Nina Metz.

"Before they started making movies, the biggest comedy stars of the 1980s -- Bill Murray, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and John Candy among them --  came up through 'Saturday Night Live' or 'SCTV.' "  They have some of the best ever movies.

There is a new book out about them "Wild and Crazy Guys:  How the Comedy Mavericks of the '80s Changed Hollywood Forever" by author Nick de Semlyen.

And, Chicago plays a big part in their stories, specifically the Chicago sketch and improv scene and especially at Second City.  This is where Belushi and Aykroyd met as well as Murray and Harold Ramis.

These Are Some Seriously Funny Guys.  --DaCoot

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