In 1975, at the age of 38, Garrett Morris signed on to a brand new show called Saturday Night Live. No one knew how it would do, and little did anyone expect that 50 years later, it would still be airing at the same timeslot on NBC. But it is.
Because it has reached that milestone, NBC asked the surviving original Not Ready For Primetime Players to come back and celebrate. And Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Lorraine Newman, Jane Curtain, and Morris said yes!
The 88-year-old, who is still acting, did a little introduction of a sad but famous short that aired in 1978. In that intro, the actor shared something he didn’t expect would happen after all of these decades. He told the audience, “And way back then, when I joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. I had no idea y’all that I would be required to do so many reunion shows. But here I am, OK!”
See you at the 60th! Unless you can come up with a good excuse like Dan Aykroyd.
Now, let’s talk about the Tom Schiller film Don’t Look Back in Anger, which starred the late comedic genius John Belushi. In it, the comedian goes and visits the graves of his castmates and says that everyone thought he would be the first one to go, but he is the only one who is still alive. Sadly, four years later, he would be the first one to go. Seven years later, he was joined by the hilarious Gilda Radner. But the rest of them are still here, celebrating the show that made them household names for 50 years and counting.
Sean Hayes made his Broadway debut in Promises, Promises. He has an unforgettable story from one performance that has stayed with him for 15 years. He regurgitated that moment to Graham Norton a few days ago.
On Saturday Nights, people like to make going to a Broadway show a fun night out. They eat and drink with their friends and then go watch the performance. And that is not a wise move because you have to focus on the play or musical.
Well, one Saturday night, Hayes heard a woman projectile vomit in the one of the front rows, Then, he and castmates, who went on with the show, were all like did that happen? It did, and they were happy when the usher, came and took her away.
Like I said, the show went on, and the actors thought they were safe… But then, twenty minutes later, she came back for an encore. That’s right. She threw up for a second and last time in the theater. But the memory lives on in the Tony winner’s head forever.
I just have to say, I admire the audience for not doing the Stand By Me pie-eating contest scene and following her lead. The thought of it made me throw up a little in my mouth. So, I don’t know how they didn’t do it. Especially because they could not clean it up until the play stopped. Imagine the smell. And what if it got on you? The thought of it all. So gross!
And thankfully, Hayes can laugh about it now! As did everyone else on the panel, Because as gross as it was. It is a hilarious story, many years later.
Wicked is defying gravity on Peacock on March 21st. And we are getting more than just the 2-hour and 45-minute film which was shown in movie theaters.
The streamer will also be streaming a sing-along version so that you, I mean, I, can torture my cat and neighbors! Although, at this point, we, I, know all the lyrics.
There is more. The 10-time Oscar-nominated movie is coming with bonus features:
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked NBC Special
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reveal their journey into Oz with personal footage from set and a world exclusive scene, alongside Wicked cast members Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.
Making Wicked
Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography and creativity that make up the movie’s unforgettable world.
Deleted & Extended Scenes
Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda
Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee and ShenShen recall their past by performing a twirling routine together.
Toss Toss
Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
Elphaba’s Promise
Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they both hope will strengthen their friendship.
Train Platform Farewell
Glinda, Madame Morrible and Governor Thropp gather to send Elphaba off to Emerald City.
Boq & Elphaba Talk
Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessa Rose, but she has difficulty doing the same when it comes to Fiyero.
Train Ride to Emerald City
Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.
Palace Monkeys Chase
Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.
Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
On Set with Jon M. Chu
A Wicked Legacy
As Seen on Screen Podcast Episodes
Defying Gravity with Wicked Director Jon M. Chu
Opening the Aperture of Wicked with Director of Photography Alice Brooks ASC
I have a feeling this movie event will be popular on Peacock! I know it will be in my house because I cannot get enough of Elphaba and Glenda’s friendship! I want and need an Elphaba in my life!
Before Leighton Meester was involved in a triangle on Gossip Girl, she only had eyes for one boy, and she used Clearasil to make herself look pretty for him. And how pretty was the 16-year-old in that 2003 commercial?
