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@we91 "8. The Comedy Cellar (NYC Intimate Gem) Historical Pipeline: Frequent scout spot; Tommy Brennan (Season 51) is a regular alongside alums like Chris Rock and Amy Schumer (early sets). Its basement vibe hones quick wit. Feys Fix: Embed SNL scouts weekly with Fey hosting Cellar Casting Nights for open-mic stand-outs. Focus on NYC locals like Brennan for easy integration. Goal: X hire per season to anchor Update or cold opens with sharp timely material"
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"9. The Laugh Factory (Hollywood Icon) Historical Pipeline: Early hub for Robin Williams Richard Pryor; SNL auditions have happened here (e.g. Kenan Thompsons 2003 tryout). Its a proving ground for broad appeal. Feys Fix: Co-host Factory Futures events with Laugh Factory vets scouting for character actors amid stand-ups. Tie to scholarships for diverse open-micers. Recruit X per season for accessible crowd-pleasing energy that fits Feys ensemble vision"
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"NBCs vision in shifting resources toward NBC Sports amid the layoffs at NBC News is centered on adapting to a rapidly changing media landscape by prioritizing high-engagement high-revenue potential areas. The key elements of this vision include: Capitalizing on Sports as a Growth Driver: NBC is leveraging its sports portfolio including exclusive rights to major events like the NBA (starting 2025-26) 2026 Winter Olympics Super Bowl and Telemundos World Cup coverage. The goal is to boost viewership and ad revenue through a new digital Sports Hub catering to fans on streaming platforms like NBC"
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"Tina Feys Revival of Classic SNL Elements Recurring Characters: Revive iconic roles (e.g. Belushis Samurai) with Fey mentoring newbies like Jane Wickline for TikTok-friendly characters boosting viral clips by 20%. Ensemble Chemistry: Use Second City workshops to rebuild cast bonds post-Season XX exits pairing vets like Kenan Thompson with UCB/Groundlings recruits to cut turnover by 25%. Fearless Satire: Restore 70s80s balanced political jabs with diverse writers from Comedy Mothership/Comedy Cellar aiming for XX% sketch approval on X. Live Chaos Polished: Streamline with XX Rock-style"
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"7. The Comedy Store (L.A. Stand-Up Legend) Historical Pipeline: 80s boom feeder for Eddie Murphy Robin Williams (host/guest) and Punkie Johnson (paid regular before SNL). Lorne scouted here heavily pre-improv era. Feys Fix: Revive annual Store Showcases with Fey guest spots targeting paid regulars for stand-up-to-sketch transitions. Emphasize women/POC like Johnson. Yield: 1-2 hires for impression-heavy roles honoring the clubs legacy while updating for inclusivity"
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"1. The Second City (Chicago Improv Powerhouse) Historical Pipeline: The gold standard for SNL talent50 cast members and writers have hailed from here since 1975 including originals like Dan Aykroyd John Belushi and Gilda Radner plus Fey herself Chris Farley Tina Fey Amy Poehler and recent alums like Aidy Bryant and Cecily Strong. Its the shows foundational feeder with Michaels scouting revues for improv chops. Feys Fix: Deepen the existing SNL/Second City scholarship program (launched 2021 for diverse talent) offering recipients direct audition access and Fey-led workshops on transitioning"
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"2. The Groundlings (L.A. Character Comedy Hub) Historical Pipeline: A West Coast staple since Laraine Newman (original cast) joined in 1975; its produced 20+ SNL stars like Phil Hartman Will Ferrell Kristen Wiig Maya Rudolph and recent additions like Ashley Padilla (Season 50) and Heidi Gardner. Scouts love their character-driven sketches with alums often excelling in impressions. Feys Fix: Expand the Groundlings/SNL Scholarship (covering classes and coaching) with Fey-curated Character Camps focused on her XX Rock-style absurdity. Shed scout Main Company shows quarterly targeting versatile"
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"Both. Washington & Lincoln are rolling in their graves because President Dementia Dumbass thinks hes better than"
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"@NYCKNP Also they should revive ABCs Wide World of Sports with Robin Roberts as host"
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"In short Thompsons takeover could make SNL funnier fairer and future-proofevolution not revolution. If he pulls it off itll be the ultimate Live from New York mic drop"
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"5. Kill Tony (Austin Podcast Roast Fest) Historical Pipeline: Emerging hotspot; Kam Patterson (Season 51) rose as a regular following Shane Gillis (hired/fired 2019 but now a host alum). Its raw unfiltered sets test crowd-work resilience. Feys Fix: Send scouts to live tapings at Comedy Mothership focusing on Killers like Patterson for bold stand-up that translates to Update anchors. Fey could host a Fey Tony Special episode blending roasts with sketch teases. To mitigate edginess risks pair with sensitivity training. Target: X hire every other season for high-energy utility players who thrive"
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"@NYCKNP I just hope that they revert ESPN on ABC back to ABC Sports since Iger is the one to retire the ABC Sports name and replace it with the ESPN name"
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"Fuck Donald Trump 🖕 Fuck JD Vance 🖕 Fuck the whole Trump administration 🖕 Fuck the Republicans that enables and supports him 🖕 And if you supports & voted for him than fuck you too 🖕"
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"5. Improve Cast Support and Work-Life Balance The shows notorious toxicity (long hours cut sketches) has driven exits. Thompson a father whos balanced SNL with Kenan and films should cap rehearsal days at XX hours add mandatory mental health days and create a mentorship program pairing vets with newbies. Hed lead by examplehumble team-first (as Reddit fans note hes the last great vaudeville clown)turning SNL into a sustainable launchpad not a meat grinder. Bonus: More family-friendly bits to nod to his Nickelodeon roots broadening appeal without dumbing down"
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"Trump is destroying America for his own personal agenda. Fuck Trump 🖕🏾 Fuck MAGA🖕🏾 Fuck ICE🖕🏾 Fuck his whole administration🖕🏾 And fuck the people that voted and supporting him. 🖕🏾"
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"Revitalization: WWE Under TKO Group Holdings (Endeavor) A bold creative and distribution overhaul designed to reenergize the product modernize fan engagement and align each brand with a distinct vision under the TKO umbrella. 📺 Monday Night #WWERaw (Netflix Exclusive) Head of Creative: Paul Heyman Brand Identity: The Renaissance of Reality Focus: Mature storytelling complex characters long-term arcs. Tone: Gritty ambitious dramatic a prestige sports entertainment show. Key Themes: Power loyalty manipulation and redemption. Integration: Enhanced behind-the-scenes documentaries and Netflix"
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"Tina Feys Hypothetical Strategy to Run SNL Cast & Writers Stability: Scout XX% from Second City Groundlings UCB; XX% from YouTube/TikTok Kill Tony Comedy Mothership Comedy Cellar Laugh Factory Gotham. Launch Fey Fellowships and Viral Vault for diverse hires (35 annually). Mentor mid-career talent offer mental health support and create alum residencies to cut turnover by 30%. Political Satire Balance: Hire conservative writers for balanced sketches; enforce Fey Rule for nuanced truth-revealing humor. Test political content via X/TikTok polls to avoid backlash and ensure XX% approval. Digital"
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"Cast & Writers Under Kenan Thompson Era Repertory Cast (Returning Veterans) Kenan Thompson Mikey Day Andrew Dismukes Chloe Fineman Marcello Hernndez James Austin Johnson Colin Jost Sarah Sherman Bowen Yang Michael Che Featured Players (Returning) Ashley Padilla Jane Wickline Featured Players (New Additions) Ben Marshall (upped from writer/Please Dont Destroy) Tommy Brennan Jeremy Culhane Kam Patterson Veronika Slowikowska Writers Room (Key Changes) Departures: Celeste Yim Rosebud Baker John Higgins Steven Castillo Auguste White (Emmy winner) Dan Bulla. New Hires: Jack Bensinger Tucker Flodman"
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"@NYCKNP They still use the ESPN personalities and production crew but under the ABC Sports name"
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"6. Joe Rogans Comedy Mothership (Austin Stand-Up Mecca) Historical Pipeline: Newer player since 2023 opening; tied to Kill Tony via Patterson with Rogans scene drawing SNL eyes for un-PC talents like Gillis. Its exploding Austin as a comedy hub. Feys Fix: Partner on Mothership MentorshipsRogan intros raw stand-ups Fey refines them via virtual workshops on satire balance. Scout showcases for diverse voices amid the edgelord vibe. This risks backlash but could net X boundary-pusher per season echoing Feys Palin-era fearlessness while enforcing accountability"
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