Harmontown Hot Dog With Lettuce (Laraine Newman, Dr. Chris Ryan)
Nov 25, 2013
Original SNL cast member Laraine Newman and controversial author Dr. Chris Ryan discuss polygamy, the nature of sexuality, and the concept of monogamy. The hosts also touch on topics such as anxiety, fan fiction, social cues, and childhood memories.
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From Groundlings To TV Breakthrough
- Laraine Newman describes being hired for the original cast of the show and her early Groundlings work that led to SNL.
- She recounts friendships and on-set moments, like meeting musicians and Chevy Chase's hot-dog-stand antics.
Chevy Chase Hot-Dog Stand Story
- Laraine Newman recalls Chevy Chase approaching a hot-dog vendor and charmingly calling his sister on the vendor's phone.
- She uses the story to illustrate Chevy's magnetic, disruptive personality on set.
Monogamy As Cultural Overlay
- Chris Ryan argues humans are a promiscuous species being culturally trained into monogamy.
- He frames modern monogamy as a social overlay, not a strict biological imperative.