Everything You NEED to Know About SNL Season 2 (1976-77)

Everything You NEED To Know About Saturday Night Live
Season 2 (1976-1977)

Hosts Jon Schneider and James Stephens (Saturday Night Network) explore season-by-season the cast members, sketches, characters, and backstage stories that have made Saturday Night Live a television institution.

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Everything You Need to Know About Saturday Night Live:
Executive Producers: Jon Schneider & James Stephens
Producers: Matthew Ammon, Cameron Bristow, Ellis Mitchell
Announcer: Alex Quintero
Post Production: JPS Productions
“News Theme Logo” composed by Alexander Rufire; “Broadcast News Opener” by Motionsparrow are used under license from Envato Elements Pty Ltd.

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The Saturday Night Network (SNN) is a podcast network that releases to thousands of SNL fans each week featuring biweekly coverage of Saturday Night Live from a team of over 25 diverse podcasters, journalists and superfans. The SNN’s rotating panels includes commentary from writers at Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, The A/V Club, and New York Magazine, in addition to industry experts who have worked with comedy troupes such The Second City, SNL archivists & record-keepers, and professional hosts.

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The purpose of this video is to offer analysis, commentary, and critique, with the commentators offering a unique and educated perspective as established historians and experts in the area of sketch comedy, music, and popular culture. The video is presented under fair use (in the United States under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976, providing allowance for purposes such as commentary, criticism, research, education, and news reporting) provisions of copyright law.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Lily Tomlin / James Taylor
1:49 - Norman Lear / Boz Scaggs
2:01 - Eric Idle / Joe Cocker, Stuff
2:47 - Karen Black / John Prine
3:05 - Steve Martin / Kinky Friedman
3:34 - Buck Henry / The Band
4:11 - Dick Cavett / Ry Cooder
4:16 - Paul Simon / George Harrison
4:49 - Jodie Foster / Brian Wilson
4:56 - Candice Bergen / Frank Zappa
5:35 - Ralph Nader / George Benson
6:29 - Ruth Gordon / Chuck Berry
6:45 - Fran Tarkenton / Leo Sayer, Donny Harper & The Voices of Tomorrow
7:11 - Live from Mardi Gras
7:54 - Steve Martin / The Kinks
7:58 - Sissy Spacek / Richard Baskin
8:32 - Broderick Crawford / The Meters, Dr. John, Levon Helm, Paul Butterfield
8:49 - Jack Burns / Santana
8:59 - Julian Bond / Tom Waits, Brick
9:09 - Elliott Gould / The McGarrigle Sisters, Roslyn Kind
9:29 - Eric Idle / Alan Pierce, Neil Innes
9:32 - Shelley Duvall / Joan Armatrading
9:36 - Buck Henry / Jennifer Warnes, Kenny Vance
10:06 - SNL Season 2 Summary

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[richardaries]

I was a freshman at Tulane University in New Orleans in ‘77 and—like many my age—was a huge SNL fan. When the show came to Mardi Gras, my friends and I were allowed to be extras with our college IDs. During Belushi’s bit on the balcony as Il Duce, I’m in the crowd wearing a white jacket. Belushi arrived at the square for the skit standing in the wagon of a police 3-wheel motorcycle that zipped by me then stopped. When he jumped out, a friend threw him a joint; he stooped down, picked it up, gave us a quick look with his signature raised eyebrow, and tucked it into his pocket.

[QueenBoadicea]

My memories of my youth grow fuzzier with every passing year. I would have been only about 10 or 11 when this show first aired. Surely, I would have been far too young to stay up so late. But as I look at these clips I do remember seeing certain sketches. I recall that "Presidential Debate '76" when someone asked a complex question and Chevy Chase's Gerald Ford looked increasingly panicked. When he stated that it was his understanding there would be no math, the memories came rushing back. Oh, my goodness. It was all so hilarious. I haven't really seen a show since my television stopped working in 2005 and I wonder what I've missed...

[eweiner]

I still remember being amazed at Steve Martin's humor when I first saw him on SNL when I was a teenager. Loved him!

[robertversluis]

I just discovered you guys. I am an NBC alumni (15 years) and I know many of the people you discuss, especially the executives. GREAT SHOW. About to start season 3. This is so beautifully executed. The writing is especially good. Thank you.

[myatypicalworld]

It’s amazing how that clock on the set still works. It’s in its own little storefront set up on the Grand Central set. Very cool piece of trivia. I learned today.

[rogernation]

I just found your channel……. I’m hooked! I was in jr high in 1975 and I watched every show through the duration of high school in 1980.
What a great time!

[michaelcarbone]

A legend that will last a lunchtime 😀😄😂🤣🤣🤣

[jedijew]

Your channel is an addition.

I'm 53 and saw this raw. Fantastic

[MISHKINPUSH]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate these videos. I've watched SNL since season 1 and this is such a trip down memory lane. Thank you!,

[cojaxart]

My wife and I were newlyweds when season 2 started, and we watched it every week! Loved so much! Thanks for posting!

[colmd]

Season 2 builds and improves significantly on its debut. Bill Murray was a trade in for Chevy and an improvement if you ask me. Great hosts including Steve Martins first involvement and relegation of the Muppets from programming. Certainly one of the best seasons as the cast hit their stride

[vplexico]

The Mardi Gras episode was the first episode I saw as a little kid. I remember being surprised the following week when the show *wasn’t* taking place during a parade.

[DougGrinbergs]

2:21 Rutles first U.S. exposure 3:55 last Chevy episode 5:10 sleazy Irvin Mainway 5:35 Ralph Nader hosts. Bill Murray joins cast. 6:20 Coneheads debut 7:08 Weekend Update / Curtain "Try these on for size, Connie Chung!" 7:11 live from Mardi Gras Sunday night special a disaster 8:01 Aykroyd Bad Playhouse 9:14 Bill Murray Nick the lounge singer

[marksamuelsen]

I’m a 71yo retired pilot. Back in those days I had an opportunity to fly a lot of these guys back and forth from LGA Airport and the East Hampton Airport. They would get onboard and never say a word. Steve Martin came on and looked like he was pissed off at the world . I never said a word to them and they never said a word to me. I always thought that was interesting.

[matthewmartin]

This is a genius premise for a YouTube channel with a singular focus. I would love it if each ep/season was a bit longer (45 mins?) & I'd be willing to wait a bit longer between vidz...

[RedMenace-fpdw]

These first two seasons had every superstar of music from the last two decades. Amazing.

[stevensummers]

What is wonderful is that I was a very young person to see the birth of Saturday night, live and still watch it after all these years

[kevinalexpeek]

9:01 almost made me spit out my lunch! Hahahahahaha!

[lisab]

Loved Chevy Chase in the “Fletch” movies and “Spies like us” 😂😂😂😂

[beebtv]

Peacock does have SNL but the majority of the episodes have been heavily edited and cutting a lot of great stuff.