SN-HELL: A Look Back At Saturday Night Live

SN HELL: A Look Back At Saturday Night Live returns after our non-existent hiatus to take a look at the debut episode of Season 2. Matt and Keith are joined by Heather to chat about returning host Lily Tomlin and musical guest James Taylor. Shower The People, Sweet Baby James, Emily Litella, The Carter - Ford Presidential Debate, The Antler Dance and so much more. Like, Share, Subscribe and Follow...

With our look back at season one winding down, Matt and Keith list their top Ten Sketches of SNL Season 1. Naturally, there are some iconic "sure things" on the list, but they are intermixed with some pretty hilarious bits that don't get the love they deserve. Let us know what you think! Full Episodes of the SN Hell Podcast are available on YouTube, Spotify and Podbean. Listener Discretion Advised...

No matter how beloved or iconic a show becomes, it's going to have some low points, flops and disappointments. Matt and Keith took a few moments at the end of their look back at season 1 to list the top (bottom?) three moments/elements of Saturday Night's Live Season 1. Full episodes of the SNHell Podcast are available on YouTube, Podbean and Spotify. Subscribe for more. Listener Discretion is adv...

As we say goodbye to SNL's inaugural season, Matt and Keith took a few minutes to list their Top 5 musical performances of Season 1. With so much music to choose from, this probably should have been harder than it was. Full episodes of The SN Hell podcast are available on Youtube, Podbean and Spotify. Please, subscribe if you like what we are putting down. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome To SN Hell! Dual host and musical guest Kris Kristofferson wraps up the first season of SNL.  Rita Coolidge appears as a special musical guest.  In this episode we see appearances from: Chase's Gerald Ford, Newman's Sherry, Aykroyd's Carter, Samurai Futaba and the debut of Larry and Bobbi Farmer in a sketch about one of the the decade's most beloved tunes of the decade.  Keith and Matt are...

Welcome to SN Hell! Keith, Matt and guest host Mark take a look at the infamous penultimate episode of Season 1.  Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman star Louise Lasser hosts with New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz band serving as musical guests.  Widely considered one of the oddest episodes to date, this episode was the first to be pulled from re-runs and the first to result in a "ban" from appearing on...

Keith and Matt check out the May 29, 1976 episode of Saturday Night Live. Chilly joins us for the returns of Elliot Gould and musical guest Leon Redbone. Harlan Collins and Joyce Everson make a special musical appearance. This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitable for all viewers. Further Reading Live From New York by James...

Keith and Matt welcome their good buddy Shawn for this May 22, 1976 episode of Saturday Night Live. It's the second of Buck Henry's many hosting gigs and features a little piece of Canadian Gold in the form of the great Gordon Lightfoot and his cool pants. This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitable for all viewers. Further R...

Heather joins Keith and Matt for the May 15, 1976 episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Dyan Cannon with musical guests Leon and Mary Russell. This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitable for all viewers. Further Reading Live From New York by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/33YrWf7

We're taking a look at May 8, 1976's episode featuring the incomparable Madeline Kahn and Carly Simon. Christine pops in to chat with Matt and Keith about one of Season 1's best loved episodes.   This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitable for all viewers.   Further Reading Live From New York by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shal...

Welcome to SN Hell! Chilly returns to chat with Keith and Matt about Saturday Night Live Episode 18 from April 24, 1976. This episode features Raquel Welch showing some unexpected skills and musical guests Phoebe Snow and John Sebastian. This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitable for all viewers. Further Reading Live From Ne...

Welcome to SNL! Episode 17 brings us Ron Nessen & Patti Smith Group. Our good buddy Mark joins us for this edition of SN Hell hosted by White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen and punk icons The Patti Smith Group. Some fella named Gerald Ford makes a few pre-taped appearances as well. This episode is one of many "firsts." Enjoy! This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and politi...

Welcome to SN Hell!   This edition of SN Hell dives into SNL Episode 16 from March 13, 1976. Keith and Matt welcome a first time guest host Shawn to the third chair. We take a look at this unique episode hosted by horror movie icon Anthony Perkins and Jazz/Blues legend Betty Carter.   This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitab...

Welcome to SN Hell! This edition of SN Hell dives into SNL Episode 15 from February 28, 1976. Matt and Keith are joined by our first guest host Chilly. We go back in time to see Jill Clayburgh and The Idlers and even further back in time with the great Leon Redbone. This podcast contains adult language, mature subject matter and political/social commentary that may not be suitable for all viewers....

Welcome to SN Hell! This edition of SN Hell dives into SNL Episode 14 from February 21, 1976. It's the LEGENDARY Desi Arnaz. Roll up some Acapulco Golds and join Matt and Keith as we check out a true passing of the comedy torch moment in television history. Babalu, baby! The following, Weekend Update and more are reviewed in this episode: President Ford's Psychiatrist Jabberwocky The Untouchables...

Welcome to SN Hell: Thanks for joining us for a chronological trot through Saturday Night Live with Keith, Matt and Dee. This is the first Valentine's Day episode from February 14, 1976. Peter Boyle hosts the show with "a Valentine for your ears" courtesy of Al Jarreau. The following, Weekend Update and more are reviewed in this episode: Saint Valentine's Day Massacre Dueling Brandos The Shapiro S...

Welcome To SN Hell: Keith and Matt are back to chat about Season 1: Episode 12 of Saturday Night Live with host; legendary talk show host Dick Cavett. The musical guest is pioneer Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff. Originally airing on Jan. 31, 1976, this episode marks the half way point of Season 1. Spoiler: We think these SNL kids just might get the green light to finish the season. Further Reading:...

Welcome to SN Hell! Matt, Dee and Keith take a look at Episode 11 of SNL. Legendary British Comedy duo Peter Cook and Dudley Moore take the reigns on this episode from January 24, 1975. Teeny bopper turned iconic singer songwriter Neil Sedaka tickles the ivories. Further Reading: Live From New York by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales  https://amzn.to/33YrWf7 LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED Comment, Li...

We enter the double digits with one of the most memorable hosts of the early years - Buck Henry. Legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers is the musical guest and a musical performance by Toni Basil. Further Reading: Live From New York by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/33YrWf7 LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED Comment, Like and Subscribe For More Lions Den Goodness!!!

Welcome to SN Hell! Happy 1976. Elliot Gould rings in the new year with a very enjoyable episode 9 of Saturday Night Live. Joining Gould and the Not Ready For Prime Time Players is Canadian Music Icon Anne Murray. Does the New Year start with a bang? A Whimper? Something in between? Further Reading: Live From New York by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/33YrWf7 LISTENER DISCRETION...

Welcome to SN Hell! It's a happy holiday episode featuring returning host Candice Bergen and musical guest Martha Reeves. Bergen makes history as the first returning host. Some truly legendary SNL moments here.   Further Reading: Live From New York by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/33YrWf7 LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED Comment, Like and Subscribe For More Lions Den Goodness!!!

Welcome to SN Hell! It's a classic-classic episode of Saturday Night Live from December 13, 1975 featuring the legendary Richard Pryor and his musical guest Gil Scott-Heron.  This episode is widely regarded as the best episode of the first season.  Do Matt, Keith and Dee agree?  Do they ever? Listener Discretion Advised!

Welcome to SNL! It's the great Lily Tomlin and a band of nurses. It's episode Number 6 of SN Hell. Matt, Dee and Keith take a look at Lily Tomlin's SNL hosting debut from November 22, 1975. The SNL house band is just what the Doctor ordered. Listener Discretion Advised!  

Welcome to SN Hell! Come celebrate the Bee Centennial with Sam Peckinpah, some Exterminators and a Cartoon Bear. It's episode Number 5 of SN Hell. Matt, Dee and Keith take a look at Robert Klein's first shot as host with his musical guests Loudon Wainwright III and ABBA from November 15, 1975. Things got a little nasty for the little band that could, but probably shouldn't. Further Reading: Live F...

Welcome to SN Hell! Knock... knock... Candy gram. It's episode Number 4 of SNHell. Matt, Dee and Keith delve into Ep. 4 of Saturday Night Live (NBC's Saturday Night) hosted by Candice Bergen with musical guest Esther Phillips from November, 8 1975. This is the first of Bergen's many appearances on SNL. See how she does and how to the hosts respond to Bergen's role as host, Phillips' unique vocal s...