Podcasts about John Belushi

Nick revisits the only time legendary actor Walter Matthau hosted Saturday Night Live, offering behind-the-scenes stories from a wild week at 30 Rock. From writers' room pitches and cast reactions to what actually made it to air, it's a full breakdown of a strange, memorable night. Highlights include John Belushi's Cold Open as Fred Silverman, Matthau's pants-dropping monologue tease, and a Killer Bees sketch filled with masturbation jokes. With no musical guest, Garrett Morris stepped up with Mozart, and the Cheeseburger guys made an appearance—alongside some edgy material that still got big laughs. Plus, learn which iconic sketch was originally written for Matthau but went to someone else. [EP 125]

"Comedy writers learn early on that we have a high degree of anonymity," writes podcast guest Alan Zweibel in his memoir Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier. "Our words are spoken publicly by others who often have famous faces. Or by unknown people on their way to having famous faces." As one of the founding writers on Saturday Night Live, Alan's words were given voice by a cast of virtual unknowns, all on their way to becoming famous faces, eventually earning worldwide acclaim as some of the most iconic comic performers of their generation. Over the course of his 50-year career, he has penned jokes for dozens of Borscht Belt comedians and written for some of SNL's most memorable characters (such as Gilda Radner's "Roseanne Rosannadanna," John Belushi's "Samurai," and Garrett Morris's "Chico Escuela"), and helped to craft SNL producer Lorne Michaels's now-legendary appeal to invite the Beatles to appear on the show for the standard artist fee of $3,000.  Alan is the recipient of five Emmy Awards for his work in television, which in addition to SNL also includes "It's Garry Shandling's Show" (which he co-created and produced), "The Late Show with David Letterman," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He is the author of 11 books, including the 2006 Thurber Prize-winning novel The Other Shulman, and Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner—A Sort of Romantic Comedy, and six off-Broadway plays. He also collaborated with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning play "700 Sundays," and with Martin Short on his Broadway hit "Fame Becomes Me," and co-wrote the screenplays for the films "Dragnet," "North," "The Story of Us," and "Here Today." He joins us on the podcast to reflect on a singular career as one of our leading comedy writers and humorists—and a wickedly funny body of work that has earned him an honorary Ph.D. from the State University of New York, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Writers Guild of America, East.  Learn more about Alan Zweibel: Website Facebook Instagram Bluesky Please support the sponsors who support our show: John Kasich's Heaven Help Us (now available for pre-order) Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Heaven Help Us by John Kasich Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

Okay, today it's a very special episode. Firstly, because I'm talking about one my favourite films of the decade- John Landis' 'The Blues Brothers'- and secondly, because I'm joined once again by Liam Dempsey and Paul Willson, two of the hosts from Spocklight: A Star Trek Podcast. And we have much to discuss with this film and beyond. You can certainly expect us to examine the careers of Landis and his leads, Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi (commenting on the films '1941', 'Ghostbusters, 'Beverly Hills Cop 3', 'Blues Brothers 2000' to name but a few).  So sit back and relax, pour yourself an orange whip, and listen as we discuss a stone-cold classic. 

Scholar Dr. Anne Soon Choi has just written L.A. Coroner:Thomas Noguchi and Death in Hollywood, the first-ever biography of Dr. Tsunetomi "Thomas" Noguchi, the Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner of the County of Los Angeles from 1967 to 1982. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Noguchi conducted autopsies on some of the most high profile and controversial figures in American history, including Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, Sharon Tate and other victims of the Manson Family, Janis Joplin, John Belushi, and Natalie Wood. His elaborate press conferences, which often generated more controversy than they did answers, catapulted him into the public eye and made him a celebrity in his own right. He was the inspiration for the popular television drama Quincy, M.E. starring Jack Klugman, and penned the bestselling 1983 book Coroner.

Nat Segaloff joined us to talk about his new book The Rambo Report: Five Films, Three Books, One LegendNat talks:-Brian Dennehy played the Sheriff -Stallone did not want veterans watching the movie -Kirk Douglas was assigned to pay the role Richard Crenna plays (the colonel), but he shows up on the set with his on version of the script he'd written.  And both Stallone and the director said you're not going to change the character.  So he left!-Rambo was an apple Discussing his other work-John Belushi and how Jane Curtin was upset with Lorne Michaels  To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

"We're on a mission from God." For Episode 358, Brandon and David are on a mission. A mission to discuss THE BLUES BROTHERS for their Jukebox Musical series. Listen as they discuss the creation of this "fictional" band, the rise of John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd's attempt at screenwriting, the film's wild production, and how this was one of the most expensive movies in Hollywood history when it was released. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening - New Movies and Sinners -  (00:00:10) Recap of the Jukebox Musical Genre (00:06:55) Intro to The Blues Brothers (00:10:49) How The Blues Brothers Got to Production (00:17:48) Favorite Scenes (00:39:11) On Set Life - (01:10:31) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:27:49) What Worked and What Didn't (01:34:13) Film Facts (01:36:19) Awards (01:40:09) Final Questions on the Movie (01:43:48) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:20) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

Its only been a few weeks since the first ever nuclear meltdown in United States history but that doesn't stop SNL from using it as inspiration for one of the most epic & outstanding sketches of the original era. Richard Benjamin, giving off strong Buck Henry vibes, takes the reins for a Saturday Night Live outing that is – while short on quantity – quite high on quality.We may not get many bits this episode, but almost all the ones we do get deliver. John Belushi's absence! The Nerds! Chico Escuela's comeback! A Rodney Dangerfield cameo?!! Indeed, there is still A LOT to talk about.Our old friend, Ian Fermaglich from Ian Talks Comedy, makes his return to The Early Years to drop some knowledge on Roseanne Rosannadanna, the Mets, and goes REAL deep on the host. Perhaps…too deep?Also…Rickie Lee Jones is the musical guest.---------------------------------Subscribe today!Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProjectBluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.socialInstagram: nr4ptprojectFacebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time ProjectContact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

Tim Matheson on Animal House, John Belushi, West Wing, Yellowstone & Meghan Markle In this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with actor-director Tim Matheson, beloved as Otter from the comedy classic Animal House. Matheson shares powerful memories of working with the late John Belushi, reflects on the wild, cocaine-fueled culture of late ‘70s Hollywood, and opens up about how Belushi's death became a wake-up call for the industry. The Emmy-nominated actor also talks about portraying Vice President Hoynes on The West Wing, appearing in Yellowstone, and his behind-the-scenes experience directing a young Meghan Markle in the pilot episode of Suits. With personal stories involving legends like Lucille Ball, Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, and Ryan Reynolds, this interview is essential viewing for fans of comedy, political drama, and Hollywood nostalgia.Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription:  Mushtaq Hussain   https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com  

Tom Schiller discusses writing for Saturday Night Live for 11 years, Schiller's Reel shorts with Gilda Radner, John Belushi, and Chris Farley, first meeting Lorne Michaels, and his film Nothing Lasts Forever.  

This week Ken welcomes writer, producer and all around superstart Chris Cluess to the show. Chris and Ken discuss being alive, New Jersey, SCTV, winning an Emmy, Sweeps Week, Moral Majority, the amazing wonderful world of John Candy, Toronto, being polite, forgetting names, stripping on bear rugs, supporting the arts, being beloved by the public, the guy with a snake on his face, the greatness of Juul Haalmeyer, Alan King, Alan King's Second Final Warning, working at National Lampoon, Cleveland, Blackstone, The Pretenders, Boomtown Rats, plugging 5,000 year old shows you get not royalties from, "...from Cleveland", Bob and Ray, Kurt Vonneget, how sometimes you can't completely your mission, writing a terrible Barney Miller spec script, the massive sketch book, trying to get hired to write for SNL, scaring John Belushi, chasing Garret Morris, the kindness of Dan Ackroyd, sketch comedy, Al Franken, Tom Davis, Michael O'Donoghue, getting a master class in sketch writing pro bono, John Candy, moving to LA in 1978, haunted houses, attending the Emmys in 1982, being Catherine O'Hara's date, working on Night Court and the running the final seasons of Night Court, tall people, winning over Marsha Warfield, Nothing but Trouble, Madman of the People, the mysterious ways of Bill Murray, getting offers you can't refuse, being uncanceled, Selma Dimond's funeral, writing for the Happiest Place on Earth, I Married Dora, breaking the 4th wall, and begging Chris to write a memoir. 

'Caddyshack', it turns out, is kind of a miracle of last-minute producer-led stitching together and salvaging, resulting in one of the more quotable films in comedy history.   Hard to believe that at the time, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, and Rodney Dangerfield were not yet the massive film stars they'd become as a result of this movie.   This episode delves into the coke-fueled nonstop party that was this film's production, a production that would contribute to the untimely death of co-writer Doug Kenney on a cliff in Hawaii where he'd gone to dry out.  Doug's death was one of the first casualties of this scene due to drugs, soon followed by John Belushi's.

Nick welcomes film expert, exhibitor, and historian Mike Kerz to the podcast to talk about his lifelong love for Saturday Night Live—a passion that began in his teen years when he would record each episode's audio with a portable tape recorder. As the co-creator of the Flashback Weekend Horror Convention and co-owner of The Midway Drive-In in Dixon, Illinois, Mike shares how SNL influenced both his sense of humor and his professional ventures. They count down Mike's 5 Favorite SNL Sketches of All Time, highlighting iconic performances from Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, and the darkly brilliant Michael O'Donoghue, whose work Mike especially admires. The conversation also includes a deep dive into what many consider to be the greatest SNL sketch ever: The Last Voyage of the Star Trek Enterprise—a true classic that gets the attention and appreciation it deserves. [Ep 120]

Blues Brothers? Nie gesehen. Als Sir Pommes diese Worte aus Dengeki Gamers Mund hörte, stand ihm der Schock ins Gesicht geschrieben. Ein Musikfilm Klassiker, wie es ihn wohl nur einmal gibt. Eine liebevoll humoristische Hommage an den Blues und seine Künstler, mit John Belushi und Dan Aykroyd in den Hautrollen als, The Blues Brother, und einer Menge Musiklegenden, die sich hier die Hand reichen und Ihre Werke zum Besten geben. Dengeki Gamers erster Ritt im Buesmobile und Sir Pommes Walk down the Memory Lane. aHatofMedia wünscht wie immer viel Spaß. Timetable 0:00:00 Wir haben den Blues (gesehen) 0:01:07 Vorabinfos 0:04:23 The Blues Brothers 1:11:25 Spoiler 1:20:57 Fazit 1:32:18 Blues Brother CD 1:33:23 Verabschiedung

This episode is so Nate! As evidenced by the appearance of Yo! That's My Jawn's Nate Runkel, sure, but also other things, like chimps (but not zebras.)

Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, John Belushi, John Candy, Rick Moranis. Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Beverly Hills Cop, Caddyshack, The Jerk, Ghost Busters, ¡Three Amigos!, Funny Farm, Spaceballs, Stripes. We maybe didn’t properly appreciate it at the time, but the 1980s were one of the most fertile periods ever for screen comedies and screen comedians. This hour, a look at the mavericks who shaped a whole comedy aesthetic and at some of the most popular movie comedies ever made. GUESTS: Nick de Semlyen: Editor of Empire magazine and the author of Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the ’80s Changed Hollywood Forever Daniel Kalwhite: A standup comedian based in New Haven Carolyn Paine: An actress, comedian, and dancer; she is founder, director, and choreographer of CONNetic Dance The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe contributed to this show, which originally aired July 11, 2019, in a different form.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest today, RJ Cutler opened up 2021 with his raw, emotional, and remarkable new documentary Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry. He's a phenomenal documentary and TV director and producer with nearly thirty years of experience in the business.The $2 million dollars documentary film which was directed, written, and produced by Cutler centered around singer-songwriter teen sensation and Grammy Award artist, Billie Eilish --- Revealing the creation process of Eilish's debut studio album ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?'The very intimate telling of Eillish's solid support system and family, navigating the ropes of the music fame as a young artist depicted unconventionally and astoundingly.From college, Cutler started off as a theater director in New York for nine years until he transitioned to filmmaking in 1993 with his debut film, The War Room. The film follows James Carville and George Stephanopoulos, at first during the New Hampshire primary, and then mostly in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the Clinton campaign headquarters. Producing the film, he was able to combine his journalism and theater directing backgrounds. The film went on to win an Oscar®.He's taken on great subject matters and big presences in his documentaries; the likes of legendary John Belushi, Anna Wintour, and Dick Cheney.Belushi, released in 2020, examines the too-short life of comedian, actor and musician, John Belushi, original SNL cast member, using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi's death. Cutler credits his storytelling to the ability to connect the subject to the processes. People's desire to have their stories told, especially in documentaries, transcends the technicalities of making a documentary.Other well-known films or shows from Cutler are The September Issue (2009), Thin (2006), and Dear… (2020)Dear... profiles game-changing icons and the people whose lives they've inspired.Inspired by Apple's groundbreaking “Dear Apple” ad for the Apple Watch, Dear... is an inventive approach to biographies of the influential people who are shaping culture and society today using letters that fans have written to them. Dear... focuses on key moments from subjects' lives and their work that has profoundly impacted not only the individuals who have written letters but the world at large. All episodes are available to watch now on the Apple TV app with an Apple TV+ subscription.We talked a lot about Cutler's journey in the industry and how he landed the project to direct the first TELL ALL of the coolest 19-year-old in the US right now.Enjoy my enlightening conversation with RJ Cutler.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

It's 106 miles to Chicago, they've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and they're wearing sunglasses....The brothers are Joliet Jake Blue (John Belushi) and Elmwood Blues (Dan Ackroyd)....and they're on a mission from God.  Well actually they're on a mission to save the Catholic home where they grew up and to get the band back together.  Seems simple enough but there are a LOT of obstacles in their way including US Marshalls, Chicago police, Illinois State Troopers, the Illinois Nazis, the Good Ol' Boys, and...the late, great Carrie Fisher playing "Mystery Woman" who comes HEAVILY armed! :o John Landis (Animal House, Coming to America, An American Werewolf in London) directed this wildly ambitious action comedy musical loosely adapted from the two titular fictional brothers who performed on Saturday Night Live around this time.  Plot is but an afterthought when you have wall-to-wall car chases and/or extended musical numbers from several R&B music luminaries including Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, John Lee Hooker, and Chaka Khan.  And that's not even accounting for an extended stacked cast including Kathleen Freeman, John Candy, Steven Williams, Henry Gibson, Charles Napier, and countless others!Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

Today's podcast got crowded! We started off by talking about Jennifer's recent visit to the Oprah studios where she participated in a discussion about menopause and at some point Oprah made her way to Jennifer and put her around her and said "thank you." She was referring to a session that Jennifer had done with a friend of Oprah's and the kinds of unusual details that Jennifer was able to access to help this friend on her journey. Then I spoke about a dinner in a restaurant recently, where someone named Daniel spoke to someone at our table (more on him if he shows up) but when I asked Luana if Daniel wanted to speak to us, someone else took the speaker's chair. In this case, the late young actor Tyler Sanders. Tyler had written on his arm, "Do More" and he lived that motto.  He took his father skydiving, did not pass up any adventure that he might have been on.  Much beloved by his family, friends, and although we knew him for a short amount of time, he made a large impact on our lives. He passed a few years ago, just prior to a major advance in his career, by experimenting with a drug that he thought was something else, but turned out to be laced with fentanyl. When I heard that he passed, I was traveling with a friend who was a medium, and she described what she saw about his passing - and a few minutes later had Jennifer on the phone and she was telling me the same details. It's unusual to be in such an odd position - to have friends who are mediums, who can access "what happened" almost in real time. So when Jennifer mentioned that he was in our class, she had spoken with him briefly three years ago. He wanted to raise the topic of "sudden passing" and as he did so, other people started showing up, Heath Ledger, Paul Walker and Matthew Perry. Now, for those who may be offended at the "number of celebrities" who show up on our podcast, I try to remind people that we aren't in charge of the guest list. It's Luana Anders, who appeared in over 300 TV shows and films in her life, who worked with everyone from Marlon Brando to John Belushi... so it's not unusual to have a "celebrity packed" classroom, because in the rubric of "everyone is six degrees from Kevin Bacon" (Meaning we're all connected to each other if we look for the connections) sometimes a whole gaggle of people show up about a particular topic. I invited Paul to speak as I know we had a brief chat with him after his passing, and we did a couple of interview with Matthew Perry, so I focused on Heath Ledger and asked him about his journey. Who met him on the other side, what that was like (and if memory serves me we did speak to him briefly years ago - I'll have to look it up - but when Jennifer said that he was "met by his dog" I seem to remember that in one of our "Backstage Pass to the Flipside" books.  I'll look it up. He had a message for a mutual friend Phillip Noyce (I said "Phillip" Jennifer supplied his last name, not because she knows him, but because she met his wife for a reading 3 or 4 years ago.) I passed the message on to Phillip and he thanked me for doing so.  (Doesn't mean he's a believer or an advocate, but he is a polite Aussie like his old friend Heath.) Then Marilyn Monroe showed up - and I'm sorry to Paul and Matthew, but I focused my questions to her - about her passing.   In other podcasts, and in the transcripts of our conversations in the books BACKSTAGE PASS TO THE FLIPSIDE we go into detail about her - about her flings with powerful men - but what makes this worthy of note was the question about greeting her father "that she never knew." While common knowledge that was the case - I'm more interested in what people have to say about that experience, and she reiterated what we've heard before. That her "missing father" agreed to play that role in this lifetime, as it was part of the inspiration that got her out of her "Norma Jean" shell to create this persona that became world famous and was always in search of that "father figure" she didn't have in life. She joked about "ignoring some of the bad films" that she made - but the point is, we're speaking to the "higher consciousness" of an individual - in this case a woman named Marilyn who was born as Norma, who created an avatar called "Marilyn" but who has had other lifetimes before, and will have more lifetimes after. Anyway, another mind bending session capped off by an appearance by Aretha Franklin - who in our interview many years ago, joked about being the "black Marilyn Monroe."  That's the fun thing about this podcast - and the research - Jennifer and I have been doing this weekly for ten years, the transcripts are in the first four books, and on occasion someone we interviewed a long time ago, shows up and makes the same reference or joke they did back then. I know Jennifer isn't aware that Aretha made that joke back then - but she reminded us how she had told us she had a "handwritten will" that would be found by her niece - and that is what happened (despite her niece saying that she "didn't believe we were speaking to her aunt.") Which is fine. People show up for different reasons at different times. The idea is to be open to the possibility. As Luana's last words repeat at the end of the podcast. Enjoy. 

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're starting a new season of Cinema To The Letter! Yes, it's time to hit it as Thomas & Bryan kick off their new season on Saturday Night Live Vehicles with the first film ever based on an SNL sketch The Blues Brothers! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How have the comedic stylings of Dan Aykroyd & the late John Belushi aged in the half a century since their SNL debuts? How does the casual maximalist style of controversial director John Landis work for this madcap musical comedy adventure? Can Gen Z-ers ever possibly get on board with the styles of Jake and Elwood? Well, go on a true mission from God by pressing play on this episode to find out! Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're starting a new season of Cinema To The Letter! Yes, it's time to hit it as Thomas & Bryan kick off their new season on Saturday Night Live Vehicles with the first film ever based on a SNL sketch The Blues Brothers! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How have the comedic stylings of Dan Aykroyd & the late John Belushi aged in the half a century since their SNL debuts? How does the casual maximalist style of controversial director John Landis work for this madcap musical comedy adventure? Can Gen Z-ers ever possibly get on board with the styles of Jake and Elwood? Well, go on a true mission from God by pressing play on this episode to find out! Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

In 1938 the German pharmaceutical company Temmler patented the drug Pervitin. In 1939 the Germans conquered…a lot of places. These two events may be linked. We do all of that to get to the story of Aimo Koivunen, the Finnish soldier who makes John Belushi look like Jim Belushi.

This was an unusual podcast just based on the folks who showed up to chat with us. Jennifer and I had taken a trip to the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Blvd, and we had a group of folks who stopped by to say hello. At some point John Belushi talked about "ghost watching" - not to show up in the hotel to watch people onstage, but to watch "the other ghosts wandering around." Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson showed up to talk about early exits - people who leave the stage early for whatever reason. And that brought a bunch of people forward, from JFK to Elvis, to Matthew Perry, Robin Williams and others... the point they were making is that people leave the stage in all different fashions, and it's about focusing on who they were while they were onstage, and not how they left it. We had a brief chat with Gene Hackman again - to clarify what happened in light of the police reports... and he made a joke about it.  I try to repeat the advice that these folks are available to anyone if they take the time to ask them questions. But be prepared for them not being all that interested in questions that relate to our journey and not theirs. I asked my old pal Charles Grodin about what it was like to see his old friend Gene, and then we shifted to an event that happened later in the day. While dining at Musso and Frank's in Hollywood two members of my group saw "a ghostly figure" sitting in the corner of the room. They didn't know who it was or could be, but said he "looked like the actor Robert Downey Jr." (And even then they didn't know his name either, and asked questions about someone named "Downey") They also heard him talking about "table #1" to them - so I invited the waiter to stop by the table and simply asked about any ghosts people might have seen in the restaurant. He said "Charlie Chaplin" and I asked where table #1 was - and he mentioned the table that I had lunch with Jonathan Winters - which was table #1 - and how that's where Charlie liked to dine. We asked Charlie about why he was seen "scribbling notes" and he said it was the place he liked to have good ideas and good food, but also said in this instance, he showed up so that members of my group would see him, and that would inspire me to invite him to chat on our podcast. I don't know how else to put it - but Jennifer and I have been doing this weekly for ten years. Not everyone who shows up in our conversations is a celebrity - but because of my 40 years in the business, and Luana Ander's 300 TV shows and movies (my friend who moderates our podcast from the Flipside, who passed in 1996) I'm not surprised when people do show up that we can recognize. Jennifer's father Jim also stopped by to clarify some things, and I must say - the topic of leaving the stage early came up - if someone is in need of help or counseling, there is help - and one should reach out to 988 and the counselors there from any telephone. But in my desire to not use the S word in the podcast, I tried to leave it out of the conversation, as the algorithms will generally not want it to be discussed - but the important point was made by people offstage - that is to realize that life goes on no matter what happens, and that everyone onstage signed up to be onstage, and should see what things might occur or happen that we could not be aware of. Oh, and Robin Williams showed up to not only discuss the same topic, but to confirm that during a recent guided meditation, this woman saw him in her "classroom in the afterlife" - and he confirmed that it was him BEFORE I COULD ASK THE QUESTION. Anyways, all of it is mind bending, and hopefully whomever needs to hear what they are talking about is able to hear what they're trying to say. Thanks for tuning in!

Send us a textIt's time to switch your channel and join the hosts as they're coming to you live, from your speakers to bring you another movie review, the biographical comedy-drama, Saturday Night, written and directed by Jason Reitman. The film stars an ensemble cast portraying the various SNL cast and crew, while giving us a glimpse of what happened behind the scenes leading up to their first broadcast. The hosts pair the film with the Manhattan Cocktail. So let's get ready as the hosts join The Not Ready for Prime Time Players and celebrate that one crazy night in 1975, that forever changed pop culture.  Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast

Phil and David are damn glad to meet Tim Matheson, the charming actor, director and now the author of "Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades In The Hollywood Trenches," a damn good memoir published by Hachette Books. Originally, Tim was going to write a book just about his experiences starring as Eric "Otter" Stratton in the iconic comedy "Animal House," but thankfully he ultimately decided to cover his whole remarkable enduring career from "Leave It To Beaver" to "The West Wing" to "Virgin River," so get ready for fantastic stories about not just John Belushi, but also Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Clint Eastwood and so many other of the legends that Tim has worked with through the years. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. 

On this episode of Normal World, Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela dive headfirst into the week's wildest headlines. From Dolly Parton's husband's passing to Macaulay Culkin's reaction to Kieran Culkin's Oscar win, no topic is safe. Casey Anthony is back—this time as a legal advocate—and the crew has plenty to say about it. Trump's latest address has the media in a frenzy, and the team isn't holding back on the hypocrisy of Hollywood elites and the press. Things get even crazier as they break down the Serbian Parliament meltdown—tear gas, smoke bombs, full chaos—and compare it to the mess in Washington. They also take aim at social media outrage mobs and the endless cycle of performative activism. Hollywood's obsession with identity politics takes center stage as the team roasts award show absurdities and revisionist history. Bill Murray's Joe Rogan interview leads to a deep dive on John Belushi, Chris Farley, and Hunter S. Thompson's legendary lifestyle. Meanwhile, Halle Berry's bizarre herpes misdiagnosis story sparks some unfiltered reactions. And then the team imagines the absolute worst celebrity advocates—including some names that should never be in charge of anything. This episode of Normal World features Wade Stotts and Matt McClowry. Merch Go to www.shop.blazemedia.com for Normal World merch! Sponsors Undertac Go to www.undertac.com and use code “Normal20” for 20% off today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Seattle business had $100k worth of guitars stolen. A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Orcas Island. Guest: CEO of Dunn Lumber Mike Dunn reacts to INRIX’s decision to leave Kirkland due to a new homeless hotel. // Guest: President of the Downtown Seattle Association Jon Scholes weighs in on the ongoing battle to build more housing in SODO. // You Pick the Topic: Bill Murray says he became convinced that Bob Woodward framed Richard Nixon after reading Woodward’s book about his friend John Belushi.

We celebrate the fatties today on this Fat Tuesday. We review some of our favorite fat people in history: John Candy, Chris Farley, and the John Belushi's of the world. Stephen A. Smith also made an appearance on The View and we break down why it might be his last appearance. Also on the show, DOGE makes moves in the Mid-South, we play clips of Justin Trudeau bashing the Trump tarriffs, and FL Gov. Ron DeSantis clapping back and bashing Canadian hockey. We also celebrate the life of the voice of Space Ghost, George Lowe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump – Zelensky showdown at the Oval Office. Border crossings are down. We’re at war with Mexico. The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect....and it's Michael Crichton; Bill Murray on Bob Woodward writing about John Belushi. Liberal woman calling Victoria Spartz a Russian plantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump – Zelensky showdown at the Oval Office. Border crossings are down. We’re at war with Mexico. The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect....and it's Michael Crichton; Bill Murray on Bob Woodward writing about John Belushi. Liberal woman calling Victoria Spartz a Russian plant. Intercontinental Hotel to open in Indianapolis. Blue Line to open. Dems to present an “imagery” to the American public. Leather motorcycle jacket for sale on the marketplace. What was Zelensky thinking? Part II of the legislative session. Mike Braun's wife to fund Dolly Parton experience. What was the impetus for the blow up at the Oval Office? Domino’s Pizza sales are struggling. It’s adding stuffed crust to help. Why did Zelensky blow up the deal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00:00 – The show opens with casual banter about the hosts' week, building a new deck, and dealing with goats. They discuss upcoming Alex Jones clips and a segment on visual glitches, including Mike's personal experience of seeing reality distort for a split second. Listeners write in with similar glitch experiences, referencing The X-Files and other anomalous events. 00:10:00 – More listener stories about unexplained visual glitches, including pixelation, neon green shapes, and hyper-real visions. Discussion of how high-definition TV initially unsettled viewers, leading into a larger conversation about the nature of perception and simulation theory. 00:20:00 – Mike shares an old personal experience of seeing a green grid pattern while high at a Terminator 3 screening, tying it into the idea of simulation theory. They also discuss how pop culture—like The Matrix, Dark City, and The Thirteenth Floor—helped shape the modern concept of living in a simulated reality. 00:30:00 – Celebrity UFO encounters: Woody Harrelson recounts seeing strange lights in Ohio in 1974 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Discussion of Harrelson's father's ties to government conspiracies. The conversation shifts to Joe Rogan's recent interview with Bill Murray, where Murray expresses skepticism about Bob Woodward's book Wired and its portrayal of John Belushi. 00:40:00 – The hosts discuss Zero Day, a new Netflix series starring Robert De Niro, which they describe as a “Joe Biden fan-fiction” with themes of cyber attacks, government overreach, and conspiracy theories. They speculate on its political undertones and draw parallels to real-world events. 00:50:00 – Billionaire Ray Dalio warns about AI leading to either totalitarian control or anarchy. Discussion of AI's role in automating mundane tasks and the risks of over-reliance on machine learning. The conversation touches on Microsoft discontinuing Skype, which impacts the show's call-in system, and possible alternatives. 01:00:00 – The Pentagon investigates claims of egg-shaped UFOs, following whistleblower testimony about secret retrieval operations. They also discuss psychics allegedly working for the government to summon UFOs. Media misrepresentation of footage and government investigations into UFOs is criticized. 01:10:00 – A major update on a potential asteroid strike in 2032—the odds are significantly lower than initially feared. They joke about how planetary defense officials likely exaggerate risks to secure funding. Discussion shifts to the tense diplomatic exchange between Trump and Zelensky, and the future of U.S. support for Ukraine. 01:20:00 – Speculation on whether Zelensky hinted at a coming “geophysical event” during his conversation with Trump. They explore theories about a potential global catastrophe, including pole shifts, underground bases, and secret elite preparations for survival. Elon Musk's comments about rapid climate changes and the importance of establishing a Mars colony are discussed. 01:30:00 – The Ohio Supreme Court rules that "boneless wings" can legally contain bones, sparking outrage and leading to a proposed bill to enforce stricter labeling. The conversation shifts to research on social contagion, such as how chimpanzees urinate together in groups, drawing parallels to human behavior and mass psychogenic effects. 01:40:00 – The hosts discuss a bizarre issue where a man legally changed his name to "Null" after repeatedly encountering problems with databases that failed to process his last name correctly. They share similar stories of data system errors, including a man receiving parking tickets from cities he never visited due to a blank license plate entry in police systems. 01:50:00 – A disturbing airline incident: A passenger on a flight from Melbourne to Doha died mid-flight. The airline controversially placed the body in an empty row next to other passengers for the remainder of the flight. Discussion about how airlines handle deaths onboard and whether they prioritize passenger comfort or logistical ease. 02:00:00 – The episode wraps up with speculation on a geophysical event that world elites might be preparing for. They analyze an old Bill Ryan interview discussing underground bases and cyclical disasters. Elon Musk's comments about preparing for survival on Mars are also dissected, with theories about pole shifts and Earth's weakening magnetic field. 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Joey C joins me for another review of a John Landis movie starring John Belushi. That's right it's National Lampoon's Animal House! We talk about this wild comedy in our Belushi inspired costumes. Stick around for the end of the episode where we interview Mark Metcalf who played Niedermeyer in the film. He also played The Maestro in Seinfeld and The Master in Buffy The Vampire Slayer! Buy Mark's book https://a.co/d/7g4q0BN

Enrico Colantoni (Galaxy Quest, Flashpoint, Veronica Mars) is one of Canada's most successful actors with more than 100 TV and film credits to his name. He joins Tom Power to look back on his career, from his early days as a struggling actor, to getting his first big break playing John Belushi in an episode of “A Current Affair,” to developing his memorable character Mathesar in the movie “Galaxy Quest.” Enrico also talks about his current role on the CBC police procedural drama “Allegiance,” and what makes it feel different from his past roles on other cop shows.

LORNE: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live is the definitive, years-in-the-making biography of Lorne Michaels by The New Yorker editor Susan Morrison. Through unprecedented access to Michaels and hundreds of interviews with him, his cast members, friends, and family, Morrison reveals the man behind the show-his obsessions, his genius, and the legacy that has impacted generations of comedians and writers, from John Belushi to Tina Fey to Chris Rock. LORNE is the full, wildly entertaining story of a furrier's son from the suburbs of Toronto who would go on to transform comedy. LORNE takes readers behind the scenes of Michaels' relentless, 50-year journey to build and sustain the cultural institution that is Saturday Night Live. Through never-before-shared accounts, Morrison details the fascinating challenges Michaels has faced putting the show together every week -balancing the excesses of creative genius while keeping the team functioning under immense pressure. From his confrontations with NBC executives to his role in cultivating the personalities that have come to define American comedy, readers get an up-close view of Michaels in all his glory and contradictions: he is a commanding, domineering presence; a withholding, enigmatic leader, and a guiding force. As one talent agent told a client who was auditioning: the real star of SNL is Lorne Michaels. His relationships with cast members, writers, guest stars, and even politicians paint a vivid picture of a visionary unafraid to test boundaries for the sake of a laugh. LORNE overflows with unforgettable, intimate, never-before-seen moments: Michaels testifying in Keith Richards' heroin trial in Toronto, persuading world-class musicians and actors to grace the SNL stage, handling performers' meltdowns and arrests, and managing the endless chaos and drama that unfolds in the hours before every show. LORNE is more than a biography; it's a how-to guide to writing sketch comedy, an intellectual history of the past sixty years and an all-access, backstage pass to the genius and grit that turned Saturday Night Live into a comedy powerhouse and cemented Michaels' status as one of the most influential figures in entertainment history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

LORNE: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live is the definitive, years-in-the-making biography of Lorne Michaels by The New Yorker editor Susan Morrison. Through unprecedented access to Michaels and hundreds of interviews with him, his cast members, friends, and family, Morrison reveals the man behind the show-his obsessions, his genius, and the legacy that has impacted generations of comedians and writers, from John Belushi to Tina Fey to Chris Rock. LORNE is the full, wildly entertaining story of a furrier's son from the suburbs of Toronto who would go on to transform comedy. LORNE takes readers behind the scenes of Michaels' relentless, 50-year journey to build and sustain the cultural institution that is Saturday Night Live. Through never-before-shared accounts, Morrison details the fascinating challenges Michaels has faced putting the show together every week -balancing the excesses of creative genius while keeping the team functioning under immense pressure. From his confrontations with NBC executives to his role in cultivating the personalities that have come to define American comedy, readers get an up-close view of Michaels in all his glory and contradictions: he is a commanding, domineering presence; a withholding, enigmatic leader, and a guiding force. As one talent agent told a client who was auditioning: the real star of SNL is Lorne Michaels. His relationships with cast members, writers, guest stars, and even politicians paint a vivid picture of a visionary unafraid to test boundaries for the sake of a laugh. LORNE overflows with unforgettable, intimate, never-before-seen moments: Michaels testifying in Keith Richards' heroin trial in Toronto, persuading world-class musicians and actors to grace the SNL stage, handling performers' meltdowns and arrests, and managing the endless chaos and drama that unfolds in the hours before every show. LORNE is more than a biography; it's a how-to guide to writing sketch comedy, an intellectual history of the past sixty years and an all-access, backstage pass to the genius and grit that turned Saturday Night Live into a comedy powerhouse and cemented Michaels' status as one of the most influential figures in entertainment history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they meet award winning author and historian Anne Soon Choi to discuss her new book "L.A. Coroner: Thomas Noguchi and Death in Hollywood," which tells the story of one of America's most prominent medical examiners, whose work earned him the nickname "Coroner to the Stars."L.A. Coroner: Thomas Noguchi and Death in Hollywood book:  https://thirdstatebooks.com/pages/la-coronerAmazon:  L.A. Coroner: Thomas Noguchi and Death in Hollywoodhttps://www.amazon.com/L-Coroner-Thomas-Noguchi-Hollywood/dp/B0CRKJSRWFGoodreads:  L.A. Coroner: Thomas Noguchi and Death in Hollywoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204879625-l-a-coroner?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Uze0rfkiU9&rank=2WTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand?https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-standWon't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerWTVR CBS News:  Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved:https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024WAVY TV 10 News:  New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders:https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders.13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database:https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos:https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/WTKR News 3https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-casesVirginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway' murders died alone in 2017https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over MurderColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.comContribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/registerFollow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : What's The Deal With Jeremy Berkowitz? An Interview with Jeremy Berkowitz. On this fresh from the grave episode we are proud to bring filmmaker Jeremy Berkowitz to the graveyard to discuss their art! Jeremy is a tremendously talented writer, director and actor and their feature film debut SYDNEY was released early 2025 for all to see. On this episode Jeremy discusses their work, Sydney, what made them want to be an artist and more. We dive deep into into Jeremy's world of art, from his start in stand up comedy to writing directing and starring in a feature film. I am so excited for you all to hear this episode, Jeremy creates dynamic art that drowns you in pure emotion and I truly hope you enjoy this episode and explore their art further. WATCH SYDNEY FOR FREE  : Tap here or copy the link belowhttps://www.sydneythefilm.com/VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF JEREMY BERKOWITZ: Tap here or click the link belowhttps://www.jeremyberkowitz.com/Don't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES Whoah, you're still here?  Check out the official YOUTUBE of Death By DVD and see our brand new program, TRAILER PARK! The greatest movie trailer compilation of all time. Tap here to visit our YOUTUBE or copy and paste the link below : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVD ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Johnny Mac shares his initial reactions to the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, which aired last night.He highlights key sketches, performances, and moments from the episode, including Steve Martin's monologue, Eddie Murphy's standout performances, and Adam Sandler's emotional musical tribute. Johnny also touches on the nostalgic and poignant tributes, like the 'Don't Look Back in Anger' short film and Paul McCartney's closing performance. Note the regular Monday episode went out earlier today and can be found below in the feed.00:43 Opening Sketches and Monologue01:22 Steve Martin and John Mulaney's Highlights03:26 Black Jeopardy and Eddie Murphy's Return04:37 Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Ryan Reynolds05:58 Weekend Update and Bill Murray's Rankings07:54 Adam Sandler's Emotional Tribute09:57 Tom Hanks' Speech and Mulaney's Musical Sketch11:28 Eddie Murphy's Scared Straight Sketch12:35 Garrett Morris and John Belushi's Short Film13:35 Paul McCartney's Performance and GoodbyesUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

For Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, we're featuring interviews with some of the early cast members/writers. Dan Aykroyd talks about the moment he and John Belushi came up with the Blues Brothers. Writer Alan Zweibel talks about working with Gilda Radner on two of her most iconic characters. And Al Franken tells us about a sketch he wrote that didn't make it past the censors. Jon Lovitz tells Terry how his character Master Thespian came to be. Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews The Annihilation of Fish, a romantic comedy starring James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave and Margot Kidder, made in 1999 and released now for the first time. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, we go back fifty years to the iconic and chaotic Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza with director Jason Reitman's Saturday Night. Join us for our Season 7 Premier!Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media 

Interview with Kevin Shields Of Detention. Detention was one of the first and best bands of the ‘80s New Jersey hardcore punk explosion. Their wonderfully tasteless “Dead Rock 'n Rollers” single became the college radio cult classic of 1983. The song's 97 seconds of primal Ramones-style speed-punk mocked the demise of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Keith Moon, Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, Sid Vicious, John Belushi, and John Bonham — who “played the drug game and couldn't maintain.” They even foretold the drug-related heart attack of Jim Carroll, famous for “All The People Who Died,” screaming, “What are you waiting for? Do it!” Saving the best for last, “Dead Rock 'n Rollers” raised the obvious question: “Why couldn't it be Barry Manilow?” The Detention story goes back to Central Jersey, to the Shields family home in Hillsborough Township, about 20 minutes from the “culture capital” of New Brunswick. Kevin Shields, the fourth of five sons, grew up listening to his older brothers' sophisticated record collection of hippie music that ranged from Blue Cheer to King Crimson. Kevin recalls: “Early on, I knew that rock ‘n roll was something special. I was fascinated.”  “I enlisted in the Coast Guard when I was 17. I was out on my own. I was always a music guy and realized music was getting stale with Genesis and whatnot. I read all the magazines, and the ads in the back, so I sent money to these labels, and came home with albums like Never Mind the Bollocks and Rocket to Russia, and singles by the Slickee Boys and MX-80 Sound. But the coup d'grace was when we stationed in Alameda and I went wild in San Francisco. I went to the Mabuhay Gardens like three nights a week, seeing all the legendary West Coast bands: DKs, DOA, Black Flag. I got thrashed on the education of seeing live bands.”   When Kevin returned home in 1981, he was inspired to make music. “Detention came about because I decided to be a player not a spectator,” he explains. “The easiest way was to recruit my family, so I turned to my brothers. I bought a bass, but I didn't know how to play it. My brother Paul suggested I get in touch with this guitarist Rodney Matejek. He showed me how to play simply, and within months we started coming up with riffs, and what would become songs came very quickly.”  The band — Kevin, Rodney, frontman Paul Shields, and drummer Daniel Shields — played their first show at Raritan Manor on the Somerville Circle, hosted by a young Matt Pinfield in his first radio DJ gig at WRSU (Rutgers). It was a noisy and chaotic affair, with people rolling on the floor — until police arrived and stopped the mayhem. “We were given 100 bucks, and we promised never to play there again,” Kevin says with a grin.  Kevin offers some backstory: “Rob Roth, god bless his pointed head, he had a vision. He got us into the studio in Roselle Park, and he paid for it. All we had to do was get good recordings of the two songs, including the B-side “El Salvador.” It came out great. My brother Paul certainly had the lungs for the job! Those 500 copies got us gigs and got us a lot of notice.” In 1985, Detention released a self-produced self-titled album before disbanding. Kevin's Info https://www.leftfordeadrecords.com dead-rock-n-rollers    

From Jonny Quest to Animal House to The West Wing, Tim Matheson has spent over seven decades in Hollywood, and he's finally telling all in his new memoir, Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.In this episode, Tim shares behind-the-scenes stories from his legendary career, working with Hollywood icons like Lucille Ball, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin. He spills on the wild days of Animal House, playing a fictional Vice President on The West Wing, and his transition from actor to director.Watch on PopCrimeTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aIk9jAUP8Y"I went to audition for that movie, and Farley bursts in the room grabs me. He just adored Animal House, what I did in it, and he treated me like his brother. We played around and auditioned, did the audition together, and he's the reason I got it. I mean, because he loved what I did in Animal House....and anybody who'd had anything to do with John Belushi was okay with him," Tim Matheson on working with Chris Farley in Black Sheep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Draft Class? Hell no!To get you ready for the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Celebration, we're going to celebrate one of the SNL pillars who helped invent the modern movie comedy, and passed away at the way too young age of 33, JOHN BELUSHI!Joining Jon Saks for the JOHN BELUSHI Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS!Paul Pallotta"Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!"Support the show

Saturday Night Live has been a staple for all of us. This year, the late-night institution is celebrating its 50th season, so we thought, why not honor SNL with a review of Jason Reitman's amazing comedy film SATURDAY NIGHT? The original cast of Gilda Radner, Laraine Newman, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, and John Belushi are played by near-no-name actors Ella Hunt, Emily Fairn, Kim Matula, Lamorne Morris, Dylan O'Brien, Cory Michael Smith, and Matt Wood, respectively. SATURDAY NIGHT received the top honor for Best Ensemble Cast by the Music City Film Critics' Association awards, and it's easy to see why.

Each generation has their favorite SNL cast member and for those who started watching in the 1990s it wouldn't be surprising if Chris Farley topped their list. Chris' ability to match physical shtick with over the top characters was uncanny, whether Chris was doing a Chippendale's strip off with Patrick Swayze, extolling the superiority of Da' Bears, or ranting as Matt Foley, the world's most unlikely motivational speaker. A promising movie career (Tommy Boy, Black Sheep) had just begun when Chris followed his idol John Belushi (almost to the letter) and succumbed to an overdose at the age of 33. The death struck his cast members hard and they mourn him to this day with Adam Sandler providing a suitably goofy but thoughtful song about Chris when Adam hosted SNL in 2019. As always, find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows. And just make sure you don't end up living in a van down by the river! Want more Chris Farley? Chris' most enduring character is Matt Foley, a highly unlikely motivational speaker with a great payoff line about his living situation. https://youtu.be/Xv2VIEY9-A8?si=WkmITF4d-mXk3RUQ Chris had a promising start in the movies and his debut pairing with David Spade in Tommy Boy is a gem. https://youtu.be/S2XvxDaIwCw?si=Flg7OXRuxMDWBy-H Adam Sandler has a way with songs, and his tribute to Chris Farley from SNL in 1989 is one of his best -- funny and touching. https://youtu.be/25IOsvWPQGQ?si=OHOd0Y3WfwJN33Xd

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"Coming to you on a dusty road..." The Blues Brothers make their memorable return to Saturday Night Live, with Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher as host. This high-energy episode showcases the full SNL cast firing on all cylinders, with multiple sketches showcasing the full ensemble's talents.We're delighted to welcome back to the podcast Daniel de Vise, author of "The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic." Daniel shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the show, offers his unique perspective on this memorable SNL moment, and dives deeper into the legendary partnership between Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.---------------------------------Subscribe today!Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProjectBluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.socialInstagram: nr4ptprojectFacebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time ProjectContact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

One half of the legendary duo, Sam and Dave, Sam Moore has died. He was the high voice on their well- known hits: “Soul Man” and “Hold on I'm Coming,” which was used by Barack Obama in his presidential campaign. He also did campaign work for Bob Dole and Donald Trump. Sam was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 1992. He had many admirers including Bruce Springsteen. Sam and Dave were the number two recording stars for Stax Records, behind Otis Redding. They also recorded “You Don't Know Like I Know,” and “I Thank You.” “Soul Man” charted again in the late 1970s when the “Blues Brothers,” John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, recorded it. Rest in peace Sam.

GGACP celebrates the birthday of prolific singer-songwriter (and occasional actor) Stephen Bishop (b. November 14) by revisiting this memorable 2019 interview. In this episode, Stephen talks about secret song origins, Beatles trading cards, the glory days of Top 40, auditioning for Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson and chumming around with Burt Bacharach, John Belushi, Carrie Fisher and Harry Nilsson. Also, Bob Dylan hails a cab, Warren Beatty eats a bowl of chili, Gilbert swipes shampoo from Donald Fagen and Stephen and Linda Ronstadt cover “The Monster Mash.” PLUS: Frank Sinatra Jr! Praising Randy Newman! (and Jimmy Webb)! “Sex Kittens Go to College”! And Stephen cameos in “Animal House,” “The Blues Brothers” and “Kentucky Fried Movie”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textJoin former child star Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen as they chat with Cathy Moriarty from Raging Bull!Cathy discusses working on the classic film, making Neighbors with Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, appearing in the family favorite movie Casper, her upcoming film Beyond the Rush, & much more!Support the show