Showing posts with label Saturday Night Live. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Saturday Night Live. Show all posts
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
Friday, May 5, 2017
Then & Now-- Part 2: Saturday Night Live
Over the past four decades "Saturday Night Live" has gone from must-watch to that still on?
Back then, the original Not Ready For Prime Time Players in 1975 included Loraine Newman, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris and Chevy Chase.
What they earned:
FIRST SEASON: $750 an episode (today $3,396)
SECOND SEASON: $2,000 a show ($8,563 today)
FOURTH SEASON: $4,000 a show ($14,945 today)
NOW
Estimates say that cast members make up to $24,000 a show based on seniority.
$1,400-- How much Alec Baldwin is paid every time he appears on SNL impersonating President Donald Trump.
Cheezborger, No Cheeps. --Cooter
Back then, the original Not Ready For Prime Time Players in 1975 included Loraine Newman, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris and Chevy Chase.
What they earned:
FIRST SEASON: $750 an episode (today $3,396)
SECOND SEASON: $2,000 a show ($8,563 today)
FOURTH SEASON: $4,000 a show ($14,945 today)
NOW
Estimates say that cast members make up to $24,000 a show based on seniority.
$1,400-- How much Alec Baldwin is paid every time he appears on SNL impersonating President Donald Trump.
Cheezborger, No Cheeps. --Cooter
Friday, March 20, 2015
Saturday Night Live: The Chicago Connection-- Part 3: Dunn, Farley, Fey and Poehler
NORA DUNN (1985-1990)-- One of the smartest cast members best known for her Pat Stevens character.
CHRIS FARLEY (1990-1995)-- Best-known for Matt Foley character. He was a bit too over-the-top for me. Too much trying to be John Belushi.
TINA FEY (2000-2006)-- has become a writer, comedian, awards show host and entertainment mogul. I really got to know her through the "30 Rock" sitcom.
AMY POEHLER-- Lively and gregarious. I first got to know her through her sitcom "Parks and Recreation."
--Cooter
CHRIS FARLEY (1990-1995)-- Best-known for Matt Foley character. He was a bit too over-the-top for me. Too much trying to be John Belushi.
TINA FEY (2000-2006)-- has become a writer, comedian, awards show host and entertainment mogul. I really got to know her through the "30 Rock" sitcom.
AMY POEHLER-- Lively and gregarious. I first got to know her through her sitcom "Parks and Recreation."
--Cooter
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Saturday Night Live: The Chicago Connection-- Part 2
BILL MURRAY (1977-1980)-- "The famously eclectic Winnetka native followed in older brother Brian Doyle-Murray at second City where he performed alongside John Candy. Hired when Chevy Chase left. Nick the Lounge Singer.
BRIAN DOYLE-MURRAY (1979-1982)-- His younger brother reached SNL first Hosted SNL's Newsbreak" forerunner of Weekend Update." Wrote the screenplay for "Caddyshack" and appeared in the film "Groundhog Day" with brother Bill.
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS (1982-1985)-- Before Seinfeld.-
JIM BELUSHI (1983-1985)-- John's younger brother and just as funny.
MIKE MYERS (1989-1995)-- From Second City.
Funny Folks. --DaCoot
BRIAN DOYLE-MURRAY (1979-1982)-- His younger brother reached SNL first Hosted SNL's Newsbreak" forerunner of Weekend Update." Wrote the screenplay for "Caddyshack" and appeared in the film "Groundhog Day" with brother Bill.
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS (1982-1985)-- Before Seinfeld.-
JIM BELUSHI (1983-1985)-- John's younger brother and just as funny.
MIKE MYERS (1989-1995)-- From Second City.
Funny Folks. --DaCoot
"Saturday Night Live": The Chicago Connection-- Part 1
From the Feb. 15, 2015, Chicago Tribune "Saturday Night" specials.
In regards to the NBC special for the show's 40th anniversary shown that night. Each year of "Saturday Night Live" the show's talent scouts and Lorne Michaels have come to Chicago to look for the next performers. Not everyone from Chicago has found big fame, but many have.
I used to watch it whenever I wasn't out in the 70s, and in the 80s, 90s and oughts I was usually deejaying so didn't get to see it often Now, however, its late night slot means I'm asleep by the time it comes on.
Here are some of the Chicago Connections and years on the show: THere are many others listed, but I didn't really know them.
GILDA RADNER (1975-1980)-- "Baba Wawa. Died of cancer in 1986.
DAN AYKROYD (1975-1979)-- One of the show's biggest breakout stars. from canada. member of the Blues Brothers.
JOHN BELUSHI ( 1975-1979)-- Chicago's Billy Goat tavern sure thanks him. "--but Belushi created a veritable river of comic brilliance during the short flame of his life and career. Wheaton never had a funnier son." I'm still mad at him for killing himself. I could only imagine how much more fun I could have had.
--CooterBlutoFan.
In regards to the NBC special for the show's 40th anniversary shown that night. Each year of "Saturday Night Live" the show's talent scouts and Lorne Michaels have come to Chicago to look for the next performers. Not everyone from Chicago has found big fame, but many have.
I used to watch it whenever I wasn't out in the 70s, and in the 80s, 90s and oughts I was usually deejaying so didn't get to see it often Now, however, its late night slot means I'm asleep by the time it comes on.
Here are some of the Chicago Connections and years on the show: THere are many others listed, but I didn't really know them.
GILDA RADNER (1975-1980)-- "Baba Wawa. Died of cancer in 1986.
DAN AYKROYD (1975-1979)-- One of the show's biggest breakout stars. from canada. member of the Blues Brothers.
JOHN BELUSHI ( 1975-1979)-- Chicago's Billy Goat tavern sure thanks him. "--but Belushi created a veritable river of comic brilliance during the short flame of his life and career. Wheaton never had a funnier son." I'm still mad at him for killing himself. I could only imagine how much more fun I could have had.
--CooterBlutoFan.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Where Is Garrett Morris?
From April 6-12, 2014, American Profile "Ask American Profile."
Q: Please catch us up on Garrett Morris, whom we loved in the early days of Saturday Night Live. --Jean Rogers, Bakersfield, Ca..
A: The New Orleans, La., native, 77, co-stars as Earl on the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls," and since 2007, he has co-owned and served as host of Garrett Morris' Downtown Blues and Comedy Club in Los Angeles.
One of the original cast members of SNL from 1975-1980.
Loved him back then, but didn't know he was Earl on "2 Broke Girls."
Funny Guy. --Cooter
Q: Please catch us up on Garrett Morris, whom we loved in the early days of Saturday Night Live. --Jean Rogers, Bakersfield, Ca..
A: The New Orleans, La., native, 77, co-stars as Earl on the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls," and since 2007, he has co-owned and served as host of Garrett Morris' Downtown Blues and Comedy Club in Los Angeles.
One of the original cast members of SNL from 1975-1980.
Loved him back then, but didn't know he was Earl on "2 Broke Girls."
Funny Guy. --Cooter
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