50 years of “Saturday Night Live”; Door County’s Christmas film; Fall movie preview

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Comedian Chris Farley
Comedian Chris Farley pictured on September 18, 1990. This was Farley’s first year as a cast member of Saturday Night Live. Richard Drew/AP Photo

First, we talk to a Madison-based writer about what could be the most extensive “Saturday Night Live” retrospective ever produced. Then the director and co-writer of the new movie “A Wisconsin Christmas Pie” joins us to discuss filming in Door County. Finally, we’ll chat with a Wisconsin movie reviewer about the potential hits and misses of this year’s fall movie season. 

Featured in this Episode

  • “Wasn’t That Special” documents 50-year history of “Saturday Night Live”

    On the eve of “Saturday Night Live”’s 50th anniversary, a Madison-based writer and podcaster talks about the show’s legacy and its ties to Wisconsin.

    Wasn’t That Special: 50 Years of SNL

  • Filmmaker bakes “A Wisconsin Christmas Pie” for the holidays

    We talk with the director, editor, and co-writer of “A Wisconsin Christmas Pie,” a new movie filmed entirely in Door County.

  • Fall Movie Breakdown: What to screen and stream this season

    We visit with Wisconsin movie reviewer Jamison Rabbitt about the potential hits and misses of this year’s fall movie season. Which 2026 Oscar hopefuls will emerge as serious contenders? 

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Christian Schneider Guest
  • Jamison Rabbitt Guest
  • John Stimpson Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
  • Jeff Robbins Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director

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