The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective
An in-depth journey into the legacy of one of television's most iconic and influential shows - Saturday Night Live. Through deep dives into its most memorable eras, behind-the-scenes stories, and analysis of its evolution, we celebrate and debate al things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for the last 50 years.
The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective
NR4PTP VINTAGE: The Early Years of SNL: S02E09 Jodie Foster/Brian Wilson (11/27/76)
Today we mourn the passing of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.
In remembrance, we're revisiting his memorable appearance as the musical guest on SNL's Season 2, Episode 9, hosted by Jodie Foster. The Beach Boys were originally scheduled to perform a month earlier but had to pull out, with John Prine stepping in as their replacement.
On this episode – which originally aired on Thanksgiving weekend - Brian Wilson performed three songs, including "Good Vibrations" where he sat at a grand piano on a set covered in sand. Wilson also made a cameo appearance in a sketch, making him the VERY FIRST musical guest to appear unannounced in an SNL sketch.
This episode of The Not Ready for Prime Time Project, featuring guest Andy Hoglund, originally aired on November 28, 2023.
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