The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

Elliott Gould returns to SNL for the 4th time to handle the hosting duties for S4’s Christmas episode. He brings with him Peter Tosh as musical guest (who, in turn, brings along a very famous friend) as well as comedy legends Bob and Ray as special guests showing everyone just how it is done. Gould keeps the show’s good vibe going heading into the holiday season hiatus. It is a solid outing as we are treated to some great Christmas themed sketches (including an excellent St. Mickey’s Knights of Columbus), the introduction of some new recurring characters, and of course…a song and dance number for his monologue (this time w/ Garrett).   --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject [https://x.com/NR4PTProject] Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Instagram: nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089010324178] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

My SNL Story is back and we’re talking with Gary Kroeger. Recruited by the show in the fall of 1982, just weeks prior to the start of Season 8, Gary was a cast member on SNL for three seasons, helping close out the Dick Ebersol era.  Gary offers an insider's perspective on one of the most underappreciated and less talked about eras in the show’s history, sharing stories about how Saturday Night Live came to him, being asked to “light a fire” under Eddie Murphy, and what it was like competing for airtime with the likes of Martin Short, Billy Crystal, and Christopher Guest. In addition, we discuss many of his memorable sketches & characters, how he ingratiated himself with the “all stars” of S10, his favorite (and perhaps not-so-favorite) hosts, and the lasting lessons he's carried with him from his time on the show.  And yes...we also talk about a certain “viral” moment that has sparked a lot of discussion from the SNL50 celebration. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject [https://x.com/NR4PTProject] Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Instagram: nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089010324178] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

Eric Idle returns to SNL for the first time since his two Season 2 hosting gigs! This time, he brings along new British pop sensation Kate Bush for her first - and still ONLY - US television appearance. In a much-needed jolt to the season, Idle delivers his signature brilliance alongside recurring characters, lots of Jane Curtin, not one but TWO classic sketches, and singing dogs. With Saturday Night Live showcasing two English guests on the program (yes, evidently there's a difference from British), we welcome Pop Culture Five's Thomas Sena to OUR 5-Timers Club as he helps break down this amazing episode. Thomas tackles it all - from the comedic genius of Eric Idle and his analysis of what makes an effective cold open to his apparent dislike of dogs. He also educates our hosts on the musical talents of Kate Bush. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject [https://x.com/NR4PTProject] Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Instagram: nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089010324178] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

We’re back to The Early Years of SNL as we return to S4 with acclaimed actor Walter Matthau taking his best swing at hosting. While lacking an official musical guest, the show delivers an unexpected treat with cast member Garrett Morris performing opera at Matthau's special request. Though the episode falls somewhere in the middle range quality-wise, it does showcase several fan-favorite recurring sketches as we revisit the Olympia Café, listen to Woman to Woman, and witness the final appearance of The Bees - marking the end of an era for one of Saturday Night Live's first and most iconic recurring bits. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject [https://x.com/NR4PTProject] Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Instagram: nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089010324178] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

We conclude our month-long celebration of 50 years of SNL with a look back at the historic, and epic, anniversary weekend. SNLinReview's Andy Hoglund joins us to recap the Homecoming Concert (which he attended) and the Anniversary Special (which he did not). Together, we discuss what we think worked, what didn't, and a few dream moments we wish we had seen. Luckily, we did talk to someone who was there Sunday, and that person is former Saturday Night Live cast member, Jeff Richards. Jeff shares his standout performances from the concert, reflects on his return to Studio 8H, and dishes about the star-studded after-party lineup. He recounts catching up with old friends and shares an unforgettable encounter with two comedy legends that became his SNL50 highlight. --------------------------------- Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProject [https://x.com/NR4PTProject] Bluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Instagram: nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089010324178] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com