Okay, here is a short excerpt for the blog post:
“After the initial buzz from binge-watching the actual ‘Saturday Night Live’ episodes, we felt something was missing. Where were the women? This feeling was perfectly addressed in our exploration of The Women of SNL, and why this sprawling, behind-the-scenes documentary special earned its place as a definitive contender for ‘Best Comedy Special’. Now a limited series on Netflix, it’s impossible to capture the sheer scope of talent that went into shaping SNL’s iconic voice.
We were impressed by the sheer volume of women interviewed – writers, performers, directors, dancers, makeup artists – each painting a vibrant picture of the show’s history. We dove into the early days, the notorious casting couch lore, the internal battles fought in studio 30B, alongside celebrated successes. The commentary mixes humor, frustration, and immense respect, painting a picture of women often breaking into corners while constantly needing validation. Celebratory but not forgetful, The Women of SNL stands as a powerful corrective history. We truly consider it more essential viewing than mere entertainment.”
