The emergence of Eddie Murphy opens more options for SNL, but a combination of leaden political jokes and irritating sketches leads to more failures than successes. At least James Brown was on his game.

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Research From: Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/2HjKIU8

Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live by Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad https://amzn.to/2VLVVkr

Ben Douwsma's SNL Reviews (https://www.bendouwsma.com/snl-review-index)

The emergence of Eddie Murphy opens more options for SNL, but a combination of leaden political jokes and irritating sketches leads to more failures than successes. At least James Brown was on his game.

Theme: Bush Week - Nihilore (http://www.nihilore.com)

Research From: Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/2HjKIU8

Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live by Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad https://amzn.to/2VLVVkr

Ben Douwsma's SNL Reviews (https://www.bendouwsma.com/snl-review-index)

After the disaster that was Episode 2, a mostly bland episode features a ray a light when the biggest star of the 1980's is introduced to the nation. Theme: Bush Week - Nihilore (http://www.nihilore.com)

Research From: Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/2HjKIU8

Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live by Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad https://amzn.to/2VLVVkr

Ben Douwsma's SNL Reviews (https://www.bendouwsma.com/snl-review-index)

After the disaster that was Episode 2, a mostly bland episode features a ray a light when the biggest star of the 1980's is introduced to the nation. Theme: Bush Week - Nihilore (http://www.nihilore.com)

Research From: Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/2HjKIU8

Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live by Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad https://amzn.to/2VLVVkr

Ben Douwsma's SNL Reviews (https://www.bendouwsma.com/snl-review-index)

Ferris Butler - SNL Season 6 writer, lone wolf, namesake of a famous movie character (bet you can guess which one) - was kind enough to speak with us. We get a look at Ferris' unique journey to SNL and a look behind the scenes. His perspective on SNL Season 6 might be surprising to some. Scott and I had a great time talking to Ferris, and we hope you enjoy listening. Theme: Bush Week - Nihilore (http://www.nihilore.com)

Turning a short lived 1960's cop comedy into a David Johansen musical may not have been the best idea, but when you take out all the music, you get this confusing Swiss cheese movie. Theme: Bush Week - Nihilore (http://www.nihilore.com)

Turning a short lived 1960's cop comedy into a David Johansen musical may not have been the best idea, but when you take out all the music, you get this confusing Swiss cheese movie. Theme: Bush Week - Nihilore (http://www.nihilore.com)

Week one was bad. The reviews were vicious, but nobody was panicking yet. Especially not Jean Doumanian, who leaned into the hate, with a guest host that the network didn't want and an episode that would live in infamy. Theme: Bush Week - Nihilore (http://www.nihilore.com) Research From: Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/2HjKIU8

Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live by Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad https://amzn.to/2VLVVkr

Ben Douwsma's SNL Reviews (https://www.bendouwsma.com/snl-review-index)

Week one was bad. The reviews were vicious, but nobody was panicking yet. Especially not Jean Doumanian, who leaned into the hate, with a guest host that the network didn't want and an episode that would live in infamy. Theme: Bush Week - Nihilore (http://www.nihilore.com) Research From: Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/2HjKIU8

Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live by Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad https://amzn.to/2VLVVkr

Ben Douwsma's SNL Reviews (https://www.bendouwsma.com/snl-review-index)

Week one was bad. The reviews were vicious, but nobody was panicking yet. Especially not Jean Doumanian, who leaned into the hate, with a guest host that the network didn't want and an episode that would live in infamy. Theme: Bush Week - Nihilore (http://www.nihilore.com) Research From: Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales https://amzn.to/2HjKIU8

Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live by Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad https://amzn.to/2VLVVkr

Ben Douwsma's SNL Reviews (https://www.bendouwsma.com/snl-review-index)