Jake and Elwood page 5

 Jake and Elwood page 5 by ric gustafson

A typical ' Saturday Night' work week began on Monday. Around 5:00 pm, Lorne Michaels would have a meeting in his office. He would introduce that week's host. Then the writers would make pitches to Lorne. Their pitches could be a few words or a walkthrough of a six minute sketch.

Then the writers would leave Lorne's office. The writers would get into a team of two or three. They would eat dinner and then work on ideas until dawn. On Tuesday, writers polished scenes until dawn. On Wednesday afternoon, Michaels and the host listened to the writer's finished sketches. Then Michaels would decide which sketches would make it or not. 

For sketches that made it, work started on sets, costumes, sound effects and props. Thursday afternoon, set pieces came along with everything else needed for the sketches. 

Thursday and Friday were the blocking sessions. After dinner on Friday, the performers were fitted for costumes. Saturday afternoon was the run through of the whole show. Around 8:30 pm on Saturday was the dress rehearsal. The show started at 11:30 pm.

Dan and John had a window less office. They nicknamed it ' The Cave'.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric