Chapter
The Importance of Elevating Writers on SNL with Anna Gasteyer
40:21 - 43:50 (03:29)
Anna Gasteyer discusses the importance of elevating writers on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and shares her experience of performing on the 40th SNL anniversary show.
Clips
Lorne Michaels talks about the importance of collaboration between writers and performers on SNL, and how this approach allows both sides to contribute equally to the show's success.
40:21 - 41:36 (01:14)
Summary
Lorne Michaels talks about the importance of collaboration between writers and performers on SNL, and how this approach allows both sides to contribute equally to the show's success.
ChapterThe Importance of Elevating Writers on SNL with Anna Gasteyer
EpisodeLORNE MICHAELS (Part 1)
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The guest talks about how writers don't like to trim words from their scripts but it's necessary so that the audience doesn't feel like they're doing homework while watching the show.
41:36 - 42:10 (00:34)
Summary
The guest talks about how writers don't like to trim words from their scripts but it's necessary so that the audience doesn't feel like they're doing homework while watching the show.
ChapterThe Importance of Elevating Writers on SNL with Anna Gasteyer
EpisodeLORNE MICHAELS (Part 1)
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker talks about their experience during the 40th show, where they and Mike were waiting cards for a four-hour show.
42:10 - 43:50 (01:39)
Summary
The speaker talks about their experience during the 40th show, where they and Mike were waiting cards for a four-hour show. They mention how watching confident performers on stage is enjoyable, and how the spillover room was still filled with people.