Conversation #4, recorded July 19th 2012. Alan Zweibel is an EMMY-winning member of the original writing staff on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! Over his five years as a writer and later cast member, Alan helped legends like Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and John Belushi develop their signature characters. Since SNL, Alan has continued to write for TV, film and Broadway hits including LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, IT'S GARRY SHANDLING'S SHOW, DRAGNET, LUNATICS, BUNNY BUNNY and the one-man shows of Billy Crystal and Martin Short. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.