Episode 520: Neal and Toby deep-dive into the history and lore of Saturday Night Live, the longest running sketch comedy show on television. They dive into how it all started, recap Lorne Michaels’ career and how he’s been able to turn SNL into a cultural institution. Then, a broader overview of SNL’s ability to turn some of its cast members into movie stars and Hollywood mainstays. Also, a debate on whether SNL is still the pinnacle of comedy. Finally, fun facts about the show you probably didn’t know.
00:00 - SNL 50th anniversary
2:20 - SNL’s cultural relevance
7:00 - The origin of Lorne Michaels
14:30 - The pipeline of movie stars
18:00 - Embracing the digital age
22:00 - SNL fun facts
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