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That Show – Dave Attell On SNL??
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Dave Attell is one of the best and most influential stand-up comedians of the past three decades. His uproarious nightclub shows, brilliant TV specials, guest appearances on talk shows, regular spots on “The Daily Show,” and his groundbreaking and hilarious show “Insomniac with Dave Attell,” have cemented his reputation as a comedy legend, especially in New York. However, his stint on “Saturday Night Live” was short-lived and rather unmemorable.
Attell was hired as a writer and background performer after Lorne Michaels saw his very first network television appearance on “The Late Show With David Letterman” (which you will hear in this episode). Despite his talent, SNL and Dave Attell never really meshed. In this episode, you’ll hear the background stories of why SNL didn’t work for Attell, how his stand-up was completely different from his work on the show, and you’ll listen to sketches and jokes he wrote during his tenure. Sometimes, even the best comic minds don’t fit into the world of “Saturday Night Live,” and that’s certainly the case here. [Ep80]
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