Episode 103: Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (Dec. 13, 1975)

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12/09/22 • 166 min

That Week In SNL (A Vintage Saturday Night Live Podcast)

Fever and sickness grips the studio as we boldly attempt to cover one of the most influential and well-known episodes of the show's history. Will Andy's cough medicine gag crash against the rocks of Timmy's all consuming chaotic energy? Will William ever get a word in edge-wise? Is this SNL episode actually any good? All these questions are asked (and more!) and maybe - just maybe - some might be answered.

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