It was never going to work.
They couldnt give enough tickets away to fill the seats.
There were sound issues, lighting issues, drug issues, ego issues.
Left to right: Kim Matula, Emily Fairn, Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, and Matt Wood in ‘Saturday Night.‘Hopper Stone/Sony Pictures
Some of the crew walked out.
The host oozed contempt.
The Teamsters didnt like the long-haired freaks.
The two alpha males in the ensemble didnt like each other.
Writer Michael ODonoghue didnt like anybody.
Or, for that matter, that they were witnessing history in the making.
(Youre a handsome, funny gentile, a web connection suit tells him.
LikeSNLs first roster, some get more opportunities than others to shine.
Smiths smarmy, human-charm-offensive Chase is damn near uncanny.
OBrien nails Aykroyds Im-just-visiting-this-planet vibe.
