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That Show – Nader’s Raiders on SNL
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In this episode, Nick looks back at the night that consumer advocate, author, attorney, and future presidential candidate Ralph Nader hosted “Saturday Night Live.” It was a notable show, not just for Nader’s appearance, but because it was a night of many firsts.
It marked the debut of cast member Bill Murray, who made an incredible impression right from the start with fresh characters, funny writing, and hilarious performances. This episode also featured the very first “Coneheads” sketch, with Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Laraine Newman portraying the alien family “from France.” Additionally, it was the first episode where the legendary Jim Downey appeared as a writer.
Nick delves into the backstory behind the episode, explaining why Nader was chosen as host, and shares many of the great “first moments,” hilarious sketches, and more—including a phone call from an injured John Belushi, who did not appear elsewhere in the episode. Nader did a fine job (playing himself in almost every sketch he appeared in), the writing was strong, and the Not Ready For Primetime Players were rock stars at that point. The debuts were very successful, making the night that Nader’s Raiders appeared on SNL a truly memorable one. [Ep82]
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