The Town with Matthew Belloni The 'SNL' Succession Sweepstakes
Jan 19, 2024
James Andrew Miller joins Matt to discuss the potential departure of Lorne Michaels from SNL and who would be the best replacement. They also talk about the challenges SNL faces in the current political climate and its lack of star power. The podcast explores the impact of the crowded content universe on SNL's material quality and delves into the evolving comedy industry, including the case of a fired SNL comedian. They discuss the success and failure of sketches on SNL, plans for the 50th anniversary, and the future of the show in the face of competition from Netflix.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Future of SNL: Will Lauren Leave?
04:35 • 8min
The Impact of the Crowded Content Universe on SNL's Material Quality
12:45 • 2min
The Changing Landscape of Comedy and the Case of a Fired SNL Comedian
14:22 • 2min
The Success and Failure of Sketches on SNL
16:35 • 13min
The Future of SNL and Predictions for Sundance
29:54 • 6min