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matteothehun t1_je2dvit wrote

What a great cast. The chemistry between Bill Murray and Gilda Radner is a hard one to compete with on SNL.

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srichey321 t1_je2grx0 wrote

The most quotable show ever during that time.

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bc2mnykdz t1_je2y8gh wrote

This cast will never be outdone. Some of the funniest skits ever on SNL

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psuedonymously t1_je335fe wrote

I guess Garrett was out circling Rockefeller Center looking for a parking space.

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DavoTB t1_je350cj wrote

The third season episode here (November 12, 1978) was the week that Ray Charles did double duty as host and musical guest. This sketch featured most of the cast dressed as “The Young Causcasians,” singing a tame whitebread version of what they call ” What Did I Say.”

Garrett Morris was playing the role of Ray Charles’ manager; he and Ray appear elsewhere in the skit and after the Caucasians sing, Ray sings the song himself. Garrett typically seems like he’s forgotten his lines. The clip is available in its’ entirety on archive.org. The Ray Charles version is quite good. Elsewhere online are outtake photos from a rehearsal and some in color.

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mdjmd73 t1_je36bus wrote

Back when SNL was funny. 👍👍

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LGBTQMNOP t1_je3fvbq wrote

SNL reputation has been riding on this cast for 45 years.
All they need to do is just rebroadcast the first few seasons.

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Swiggy1957 t1_je3hpsk wrote

Replying to Cover_Some (#2,431,276)

Gilda Radner did several films, some with her husband, Gene Wilder. Sadly, she passed away in 1989.

Jane Curtain was a cast member of the shows Kate And Allie and later Third Rock From The Sun.

Loraine Newman had small, supporting roles in a number of movies through the 90s, including playing the aunt of Connie Conehead in The Coneheads. About that time, she started finding work as a voice actor, but as far as appearing in front of the camera, like her other post-SNL work, was always minor characters. She also does writing.

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I-amthegump t1_je3sfrl wrote

I'm not sure they were ready for prime time

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Gareth009 t1_je40krl wrote

SNL, All in the Family, Blazing Saddles, The Jefferson’s, Up in Smoke, I Dream of Jeannie, MASH, Animal House, Deer Hunter, Cuckoo’s Nest, Apocalypse Now . . . shows and movies they can’t or won’t make anymore.

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EgoTwister t1_je46euz wrote

The famous cocaine crew. Aykroyd said they did that shit like it was coffee.

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Pvdsuccess t1_je4fuhv wrote

When SNL was great. People actually got together to watch it.

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TheListenerCanon t1_je57s58 wrote

Replying to mdjmd73 (#2,435,828)

People have been saying that since 1980 when all the originals left. The truth is SNL has always been hit and miss, even during the original era. That being said, I'd say this is the best era, but I respect almost all eras of SNL.

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TheListenerCanon t1_je57uuj wrote

Replying to CplTenMikeMike (#2,432,178)

Repost above...

People have been saying that since 1980 when all the originals left. The truth is SNL has always been hit and miss, even during the original era. That being said, I'd say this is the best era, but I respect almost all eras of SNL.

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SirGlenn t1_je5k0vw wrote

You can imagine what they're saying in this picture: Live, from New York

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Swiggy1957 t1_je6yp4t wrote

Replying to Cover_Some (#2,444,953)

No problem. I was wondering about Loraine Newman's lack of visibility, but I did some looking.

Yeah, I was already legally an adult when SNL debuted. Saw the first episode even. I think that lead to the disappearance of the Candygram. Long time SNL viewers will get that.

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bkmo1962 t1_je73i61 wrote

Thankfully, I bought the 5 DVD box sets with all the shows—1975 to 80, back in the day. The only thing missing on those were the hand painted photos of the guest hosts that ran during breaks while the band played in the background. Since it was a live show, sometimes they would run long, so they cut those from the collection.

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Cover_Some t1_je7njot wrote

Replying to Swiggy1957 (#2,461,665)

I went through the cast since I've been an adult and there are a ton of names I recognize.

Still interesting how big the guys got and still are. Probably a result of the times where now people like Fey and Poehler can be huge

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RedTrout811 t1_je7ymuv wrote

Very funny on (enough) cheap beer in a dorm room, about 1977.

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