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Joel Morris on SNL:UK's live comedy approach

Comedy writer reflects on the format's success treating live performance like rock and roll.

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What to know

  • Joel Morris published an essay analyzing SNL:UK based on first-hand observation of a taping
  • The piece examines how SNL:UK frames live comedy as rock and roll performance rather than traditional sketch television
  • Comedy professionals including Greg Jenner highlighted the essay's insights about the show's success

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    Greg Jenner amplifies Morris's essay on social platforms

    Comedy writer Greg Jenner shared the essay, praising Morris's insights about SNL:UK's treatment of live comedy as rock and roll performance.

    “Wonderful essay by the brilliant comedy writer Joel Morris on the riotous success of SNL UK, and why it treats live comedy as a rock'n'roll show…”
    — Greg Jenner

    • Wonderful essay by the brilliant comedy writer Joel Morris on the riotous success of SNL UK, and why it treats live comedy as a rock’n’roll show

      greg_jenner@threads.netMastodon2d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    Joel Morris publishes essay on SNL:UK production

    Comedy writer Joel Morris published an essay on Substack detailing observations from attending an SNL:UK taping, exploring the show's approach to live comedy production.

    • gralefrit.bsky.social

      Wrote something about SNL:UK and what I learned by going to see it being made… joelmorris.

      gralefrit.bsky.socialBluesky3d ago202▲view on Bluesky ↗

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