BEST OF: Al on SNL’s 50th Anniversary
April 19, 2026
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April 19, 2026
BEST OF: Al on SNL’s 50th Anniversary
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<p>A little over a year ago, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live! For this Best Of episode, we revisit our February 2025 conversation when we switched things up a bit as Executive Producer Peter Ogburn asked Al about his history with the show.</p><p>We pull the curtain back on what a typical week looks like building up to the live show on Saturday and learn about how Al and his writing partner, Tom Davis, found themselves writing on the first season of the show.</p><p>We also chat about some iconic sketches and the birth of Al's legendary Stuart Smalley character.</p><p>SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY VISITING OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>Save money on your wireless bill with Mint Mobile. Visit <a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/franken">https://www.mintmobile.com/franken</a>. Make sure you tell them you heard about this deal from The Al Franken Podcast!</p><p>Get up to 15% off your skincare subscription needs at <a href="https://www.oneskin.co/franken">https://www.oneskin.co/franken</a></p></div>
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