Not Ready for Season 6 Preview

About this episode

The episode previews Season 6 of Saturday Night Live, discussing significant changes and controversies.

Well, the time has arrived!! The Not Ready for Prime Time Project is tackling the infamous Season 6 of Saturday Night Live! For such a big task, the guys have asked Thomas Sena and Deremy Dove from Pop Culture Five Podcast to host this season. So many changes happen for Season 6, starting with Jean Doumanian replacing Lorne Michaels as the new executive producer. We also have a whole new cast and writing staff as well! This season is one of the most controversial—yet important—in Saturd...

People in this episode

Guests: Thomas Sena, Deremy Dove

Topics covered

• Saturday Night Live
• Season 6
• comedy
• television history
• cast changes
• executive producer

Keywords

• SNL
• Season 6
• Jean Doumanian
• Lorne Michaels
• comedy
• cast changes
• Pop Culture Five Podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pop Culture Five Podcast, Saturday Night Live

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