About this episode

This episode pays tribute to Anne Beatts, an influential writer for Saturday Night Live.

Today we remember original SNL writer, Anne Beatts. Coming to Saturday Night Live by way of The National Lampoon, she was both a vital voice and powerful force in the early formative years of the show. Not only did Anne create the iconic "Nerds," she also contributed to such memorable characters and sketches as Irwin Mainway, Uncle Roy, and "Hard Hats." Her voice was also showcased on commercial parodies like "Jewess Jeans," "Angora Bouquet," and "Chanel." Fellow original SNL writer Rosie Shu...

Topics covered

• SNL history
• comedy writing
• female writers
• sketch comedy
• television history

Keywords

• Anne Beatts
• SNL
• comedy
• sketches
• National Lampoon
• female comedy writers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The National Lampoon

Books & works: Saturday Night Live, Nerds, Irwin Mainway, Uncle Roy, Hard Hats, Jewess Jeans, Angora Bouquet, Chanel

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