{"product_id":"9781493072606","title":"The SNL Companion: An Unofficial Guide to the Seasons, Sketches, and Stars of Saturday Night Live","description":"Author: Tropiano, Stephen; Ginsberg, Steven\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781493072606\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 17 Sep 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 648 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is a comprehensive ticket to learning more about every aspect of the late-night comedy staple and its storied history.\" -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTelevision history was made on October 11, 1975, when a new generation of young performers welcomed America to the first episode of a new late-night comedy and variety show. Combining cutting-edge humor with a satirical sensibility, \u003ci\u003eSaturday Night Live \u003c\/i\u003ewould go on to become the longest-running series of its kind in television history, shining a light on pop culture as well as contemporary social and political issues. It also became a launching pad for many of the leading comedy performers of the last five decades, including John Belushi, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Eddie Murphy, Phil Hartman, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, Maya Rudolph, and Kate McKinnon \u003cbr\u003eCelebrating the show’s record-breaking 50 years on the air, \u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003eSNL \u003ci\u003eCompanion \u003c\/i\u003eis a fun, fact-filled tribute to a television institution. From the show’s creation by Lorne Michaels through all of the seasons leading up to its golden anniversary, it provides an in-depth look at \u003ci\u003eSNL\u003c\/i\u003e’s comedic highlights and nadirs, its memorable hosts and musical guests, and its many controversies. Along with a complete episode guide, it explores the characters, sketches, politics, catchphrases, commercial parodies, and viral shorts that have made it a leader in American comedy for over five decades. Vastly revised, updated, and expanded since its original publication in 2013 and packed with photographs and rich encyclopedic detail, \u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003eSNL \u003ci\u003eCompanion \u003c\/i\u003eis a one-stop resource for all things \u003ci\u003eSNL.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46658429419678,"sku":"UBD-9781493072606","price":75.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781493072606.jpg?v=1774925665","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781493072606","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}