The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

Deep Thoughts: The Making of Caddyshack

The summer of 1980 delivered some of the most memorable comedies in American film history. One of the most iconic is Caddyshack.  Born from the mind of The National Lampoon (hot off the success of Animal House) the movie stars two SNL alumni - Chevy Chase and Bill Murray - as well as comedic giants Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight. In honor of the film's 46th anniversary of the film's release this week, we look back on the making of a comedy classic. We discuss the film's origins—the brainchild of legends Doug Kenney, Harold Ramis, and Brian Doyle-Murray—as well as the film's development, casting, and the non-stop party that was the film's shoot. To help with all of this is one of the film's co-stars, Michael O'Keefe, who played caddie Danny Noonan in the film. Michael shares stories from the set, what it was like working with the four comedy legends on the project, and the evolution of the script from an Animal House-esque story about high schoolers working on a golf course to what it ultimately became. All of that, plus a firsthand account of seeing Lemmings on stage in NYC in the mid-70s, his relationship with the late, great Doug Kenney, and what it is like to be a part of such a monumental pop culture phenomenon—one that is embraced and loved to this day. "Hey everybody...." --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  [https://twitter.com/NR4PTProject] Instagram: @nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social [http://@nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Not-Ready-for-Prime-Time-Project-100089010324178/] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E09: Sally Kellerman/Jimmy Cliff (2/7/81)

Season 6 of Saturday Night Live is hosted by actress Sally Kellerman with reggae legend Jimmy Cliff as musical guest. This episode of SNL gives you a bit of everything and keeps you on your toes! Deremy and Thomas discuss a jam-packed episode with three musical numbers and a very interesting (and unique) Rocket Report as well! We also have a stacked Weekend Update with commentary from Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo as well as the introduction of Rocko Weineretto—performed by Marc Weiner. All of this and more on Not Ready for Season 6! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  [https://twitter.com/NR4PTProject] Instagram: @nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social [http://@nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Not-Ready-for-Prime-Time-Project-100089010324178/] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E08: Robert Hays/Joe "King" Carrasco & The Crowns, 14 Karat Soul (1/24/81)

Season Six of Saturday Night Live continues with Robert Hays, star of the Homeward Bound and Airplane! films, as host. Does this episode keep the momentum of Karen Black going or does it struggle to maintain it? There are quite a few controversial sketches in this episode, but we also get the announcement of one of SNL's all-time great cast members being promoted to repertory player. And don't forget about Joe "King" Carrasco, The Crowns, or 14 Karat Soul! All of this and more on Not Ready for Season 6! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  [https://twitter.com/NR4PTProject] Instagram: @nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social [http://@nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Not-Ready-for-Prime-Time-Project-100089010324178/] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E07: Karen Black/Cheap Trick; The Stanley Clark Trio (1/17/81)

This episode of SNL Season 6—hosted by Karen Black with musical guests Cheap Trick and The Stanley Clarke Trio—is often regarded as a high point of the season. And to talk about such a revered episode, Deremy and Thomas are joined by The Saturday Night Network's Bill Kenney! They break down everything from this episode—from Karen Black's hosting job to the debut of Joe Piscopo's Frank Sinatra impression. Was Joe's Sinatra impression his best of the night? Did Charlie Rocket give us his best episode of the season so far? And which sketches were the best of the episode? All of this and more on Not Ready for Season 6! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  [https://twitter.com/NR4PTProject] Instagram: @nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social [http://@nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Not-Ready-for-Prime-Time-Project-100089010324178/] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E06: Ray Sharkey/Jack Bruce & Friends (1/10/81)

For this week of Season 6, Saturday Night Live has the very energetic Ray Sharkey hosting the show. Will Ray's hosting be as infamous and memorable as the previous host? This episode of SNL has so much going for it, including a shockingly good punk rock performance from Ray Sharkey as well as former Cream lead singer Jack Bruce on hand as the musical guest. There is also a unique and meta sketch mocking New Year's Eve and - with the show running short - the legendary Eddie Murphy kills time with a stand-up routine. We also witness Thomas changing Deremy's mind about a certain aspect of the episode. All of this and more on Not Ready for Season 6! --------------------------------- Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media:  Twitter: @NR4PTProject  [https://twitter.com/NR4PTProject] Instagram: @nr4ptproject [https://www.instagram.com/nr4ptproject/] Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social [http://@nr4ptproject.bsky.social] Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Not-Ready-for-Prime-Time-Project-100089010324178/] Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.com [https://www.notready4ptpod.com] Email: nr4ptproject@gmail.com