Happy Birthday to SNL TV Funhouse animator and friend J.J.Sedelmaier! 2015 VIDEO INTERVIEW
J.J. SEDELMAIER podcast excerpt: “Robert Smigel called and said he had this script for a superhero-type cartoon, ‘The Ambiguously Gay Duo.’ Could he send it over? It was the first time I ever laughed out loud at a script. I’ve read scripts where I could see the humor in it and what I could do with it, but this was plain hilarious. I love comic books. To make fun of them in this way was extraordinary. I had to understand immediately that they aren’t gay. It’s the homophobia thing that’s driving it. If they’re gay that’s not half as fun as if they’re not and everyone else is freaking out… Once you know it’s Stephen Colbert (as Ace), you can’t not hear him. And Steve Carrell is doing a voice, so it’s very funny when you think, ‘THAT’S Steve Carrell?’ They were great.”
Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video Launching “Mas Mejor” as Digital Studio Targeted at Latino Audiences
(via The Wrap)
It’s interesting how this news comes just as Sabado Gigante, a 53 year variety show, has just come to an end.
Many english language networks have attempted to tap into the ever growing latino population in the U.S. with bilingual and latino/hispanic focused programming. Success has unfortunately been sparse.
Yet, the thought of something catching on could be a boon in ratings/views to anyone who finds a show that works in the regard.
Along these lines, Broadway Video, Lorne Michaels’ umbrella entertainment brand for the multitude of shows he has on late night, primetime sitcoms like 30 Rock, and more, is creating a digital space that looks to capitalize on the Latino demographic as well as create more Broadway Video content that general audiences can watch.
Original bilingual web series, videos, etc. that will include the likes of Horatio Sanz and Fred Armisen will go officially launch in January of next year.
SEE: The New Cast of a New Live Late Night Show on Saturday Nights Talking with Tom Snyder
It seems the SNL started off with little fanfare and much trepidation back in 1975. I'm surprised how vocal Lorne Michael was and how quiet everyone else was -- except Chevy Chase of course.
Sarah Silverman’s “Saturday Night Live” promos are here, let’s watch Sarah Silverman will host the second episode of Saturday Night Live's 40th season, and compared to last week's cherished newcomer, Chris Pratt, she's an absolute veteran.
Following a solid showing by a one-off special, The Maya Rudolph Show is apparently in contention to go to series. It might be retooled in its structure perhaps, especially in regards to the balance between music versus comedy.
Still, it would be nice to see a fresh, new variety sketch show apart from SNL, even if Lorne Michaels is producing and many SNL alums including Rudolph herself are at the core of the show.
If this somehow gets Rudolph's Prince tribute band Princess back on national TV, then we definitely hope this goes to series.
The advice I give most often is, build a bridge to the next thing. When it’s solid enough, walk across it. Don’t go because somebody promised you this or somebody promised you that. You’re a star on SNL. That does not automatically mean you’ll be a star in everything else you touch. I just saw Ana Gasteyer downstairs. You see her in Wicked—that’s where she wanted to be, and she got there. I think when Will Ferrell left, he’d already had three movies that worked. Kristen did Bridesmaids. It was the biggest hit ever that summer. Then she came back and did another season. That’s Kristen.
In Conversation: Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels
