DeepSummary
The transcript begins with the hosts, Seth Meyers and members of the Lonely Island comedy group, discussing their exhaustion after filming the movie Hot Rod and their lack of digital shorts in the early episodes of Saturday Night Live's 2006-2007 season. They reminisce about the memorable cast members during that lean season, including the digital short 'Cubicle Fight,' which was inspired by host Dane Cook's idea.
The conversation shifts to discussing various sketches from that season, such as 'Quatto,' a bizarre character inspired by the movie Total Recall, and 'Gerard,' an obnoxious character they unsuccessfully tried to get on the show. They also touch on Andy Samberg's audition piece, 'Out of Breath Jogger from 1982,' which helped him get hired.
The group delves into their memories and behind-the-scenes details of creating these sketches, including Lorne Michaels' reactions, writing processes, and the collaborative nature of the show. The episode is filled with humorous anecdotes and insights into the inner workings of Saturday Night Live.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The Lonely Island comedy group struggled to produce digital shorts in the early episodes of SNL's 2006-2007 season due to exhaustion from filming Hot Rod.
- The lean cast of that season allowed for more opportunities to experiment with various sketches and characters.
- Characters like 'Quatto' and 'Gerard' showcased the Lonely Island's unique and absurd sense of humor, even if they were not well-received at the time.
- Andy Samberg's audition piece, 'Out of Breath Jogger from 1982,' played a significant role in his hiring for SNL.
- The collaborative nature of SNL allowed for input and reactions from Lorne Michaels and other cast members during the creative process.
- Behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insights into the show's inner workings provide a glimpse into the challenges and joys of working on SNL.
- The nostalgic recollections of that season highlight the lasting impact and memories created during the Lonely Island's time on the show.
- The episode celebrates the creativity, camaraderie, and unique brand of humor that defined the Lonely Island's contributions to SNL.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “You got it, mister Kelly.“ by Andy Samberg
- “We humans are we dancers. Yeah.“ by Seth Meyers
- “We do that, we can find consistency in our own behavior.“ by Andy Samberg
- “Hey, can you space cowgirls point me to El Bano? It's time to give the bowl a fresh coat of used gork.“ by Andy Samberg
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The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast
The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers
6/24/24