Jake and Elwood page 11 by ric gustafson
Because of the small budget, Landis decided to shoot his film at the University of Oregon. Landis encouraged his actors to embrace their roles. In Oregon, hardly anybody knew John. In New York, John was always followed by a crowd. Landis tailored the script to John's antics. He trimmed John's lines. He told John to act with his face and body. John's scenes were brief and in explosive segments. Landis only had 32 shooting days. John improvised most of the time.
After a November after party, Dan and John performed as the Blues Brothers at the Lone Star Cafe. For the Feb 18 1978 show, Chevy Chase returned as the host. It was sweeps month. Michaels was hoping Chase could help the ratings.
On April 22 1978, Paul Shaffer introduced the Blues Brothers to an SNL audience. Jake and Elwood performed ' Hey Bartender'. For that show, Steve Martin returned as host. Dan and Jane Curtin performed 'Weekend Update'. Martin performed a new musical sketch called ' King Tut'.
John and Dan decided to cut a Blues Brothers album with Atlantic Records.
They opened for Steve Martin at the Universal Amphitheatre.
research help: ' The Blues Brothers' by Daniel de Vise
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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