Guest Fred Armisen discusses the infamous digital short 'Lettuce' with The Lonely Island guys, reminiscing about hilarious moments in sketches like Taco Town and Sweater. They also touch on sketch creation challenges at SNL and the dynamics of independent filmmaking.
Inclusion of Lettuce in dress rehearsals showcased team's creative impact on a national TV platform.
Success of Lettuce boosted team's confidence and established their credibility for future projects.
Deep dives
Lettuce Feature on Dress Rehearsal
Lettuce played out in multiple dress rehearsals before making it to the final show's routen. This was a significant achievement for the team as it was an independent project that had gained approval to be a part of the dress rehearsals, ensuring it would reach a wider audience. The excitement of seeing something they had shot being included in the dress rehearsal was a huge moment for the team, showcasing the impact of their creative efforts playing out on a national TV platform.
Building Momentum with Lettuce
The success of Lettuce marked a turning point for the team, especially as they were new to the show and still trying to establish themselves. The inclusion of Lettuce in the dress rehearsal and its subsequent airing on national TV provided a sense of achievement and demonstrated that the team's efforts were gaining recognition within the show. The experience was a boost of confidence for the team, highlighting their ability to create content that resonated with the audience.
Lettuce Impact on Future Projects
The positive response to Lettuce and its success in the dress rehearsals set a precedent for future projects and collaborations within the team. The recognition and visibility gained from Lettuce being included in the final show's routein paved the way for further opportunities and creative endeavors. It established a sense of credibility for the team and opened doors for exploring more ambitious projects.
Lettuce and the Criterion Collection
While Lettuce was the team's first project to air and had significance in their journey, there was debate on whether it deserved a place in the criterion collection of digital shorts. Despite being the inaugural piece, some team members expressed reservations about its comedic impact compared to other works. The critical evaluation of Lettuce in the context of the criterion collection reflected a nuanced approach to recognizing creative contributions.
The guys talk about their infamous digital short, Lettuce. Plus, they touch on funny moments during sketches like Taco Town, Sweater (Turtleneck) with Dane Cook, and more!
(Not all the clips we mention are available online; some never even aired.)
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Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Executive Producers Jeph Porter and Rob Holysz Lead Producer Kevin Miller Creative Producer Samantha Skelton Coordinating Producer Derek Johnson Cover Art by Olney Atwell Music by Greg Chun and Brent Asbury Edit by Cheyenne Jones Mix and Master by Jason Richards
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