Creating Saturday Night Live: Cue Cards

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2019
  • Saturday Night Live's cue card supervisor, Wally Feresten, gives a behind-the-scenes look at an integral and iconic part of the show's production. Tune in to SNL Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC!
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  • @GwendolynnBY
    @GwendolynnBY 5 років тому +3404

    if you've ever seen a photograph of seth meyers' office, he keeps his final cue card framed on the wall.

    • @dimitravasileiadou9771
      @dimitravasileiadou9771 4 роки тому +118

      Really? That is so sweet! Do you know what it says on it?

    • @nonyab5640
      @nonyab5640 4 роки тому +123

      As far as I could read, it says several people’s names (“I’m so-in-so, and I’m so-in-so”)...AND I’M SETH MYERS, GOODNIGHT..”

    • @marisacastaneda3854
      @marisacastaneda3854 4 роки тому +9

      Awwwww ❤️❤️❤️

    • @huongtranthanh5608
      @huongtranthanh5608 4 роки тому +168

      for weekend update, i'm cecily strong
      i'm amy poehler
      i'm stefon meyers
      and i'm seth meyers
      goodnight.

    • @MegaModel101
      @MegaModel101 4 роки тому +75

      Love that. Pete Davidson has his first weekend update intro cue card in his office

  • @DannyDevitooo
    @DannyDevitooo 5 років тому +10341

    The making of this show gives me severe anxiety

    • @lorettaavery1498
      @lorettaavery1498 4 роки тому +441

      now I get why Bill Hader had some bad anxiety

    • @tnaoro
      @tnaoro 4 роки тому +8

      Why?

    • @TamannaDas
      @TamannaDas 4 роки тому +368

      @@tnaoro tight deadlines and it's all live, if you mess up, millions of people see it

    • @MitsuoRLCoach
      @MitsuoRLCoach 4 роки тому +18

      agreed but I love it

    • @buckler5356
      @buckler5356 4 роки тому +8

      seriously thinking the same thing

  • @omeganik
    @omeganik 5 років тому +4207

    Plot Twist:
    He was using cue cards himself in the making of this video.

    • @blueskye6372
      @blueskye6372 4 роки тому +37

      Like the Cue Cards bit at the end. Funny. 😊📽️🎬📝

    • @karenhortencia9964
      @karenhortencia9964 3 роки тому +24

      Job Interview: “How’s your handwriting?”

  • @nrai560
    @nrai560 4 роки тому +4419

    SNL’s nightmare: A host with dyslexia

    • @Victoria-pt4io
      @Victoria-pt4io 4 роки тому +272

      I forget who it was, but remember hearing recently an actor turning down hosting snl because he was dyslexic. I imagine many celebs aren't able to do it because of that

    • @max123__
      @max123__ 4 роки тому +34

      Even if they had a teleprompter they couldn’t host though

    • @jacobclaassen4709
      @jacobclaassen4709 4 роки тому +84

      @@max123__ I think he was talking about the impromptu nature of SNL and how you can't memorize it, you have to read que cards (or teleprompter)

    • @marieremelie6716
      @marieremelie6716 3 роки тому +68

      Even worse: a host with dyslexia and adhd

    • @jimmyskeletons7403
      @jimmyskeletons7403 3 роки тому +24

      i really want to host SNL someday but I've got terrible dyslexia lol

  • @sophiahuette
    @sophiahuette 5 років тому +5145

    “We go through about a thousand cards per show” ah so SNL is Office Depot’s biggest client

    • @GhostHostMemories
      @GhostHostMemories 4 роки тому +92

      i wondered how they stayed in business

    • @JonJonCaparas
      @JonJonCaparas 4 роки тому +151

      Spencer Huette Dunder Mifflin*

    • @SpectraStarShooter
      @SpectraStarShooter 4 роки тому +10

      Jon Jon Caparas dammit. Came here to say this but I’m 4 months behind.

    • @yveb1803
      @yveb1803 4 роки тому +22

      I guess no one at SNL is into saving trees

    • @marieremelie6716
      @marieremelie6716 4 роки тому +5

      Yve B they use white boards

  • @Mozes316
    @Mozes316 5 років тому +4765

    It's a shame that so many people that make the shows and music possible, don't receive the same amount of love. It's dope that they gave this dude a little love and some exposure.

    • @sunshinemishasmommy5352
      @sunshinemishasmommy5352 5 років тому +17

      I agree,I'm glad they showed that guy some love by doing this..I had no idea they still used cue cards I didn't think anyone did anymore..I think that's cool..I ❤ this show 😁😁

    • @Flagrant_Violations
      @Flagrant_Violations 5 років тому +12

      *if he and his team wanted it. Seems like they did and I’m sure they’d ask. Just saying that because some people near media/involved don’t want any attention or only specific amounts/contexts. That’s often lost on people.

    • @Mozes316
      @Mozes316 5 років тому +5

      @@sunshinemishasmommy5352 I could tell they still use cue cards because when they're reading they are looking off slightly to the side. lol

    • @blahblah8372
      @blahblah8372 5 років тому +5

      You know what's a shame? The leaves on trees are the unsung hero's because they filger the air we breathe. Where's their parade? We should cherish every single leaf and give them the best life.

    • @Mozes316
      @Mozes316 5 років тому +2

      @@blahblah8372 True shit. You should start the parade and I'll join.

  • @monetd.4381
    @monetd.4381 5 років тому +3099

    I am not going to lie... I love the actors but I have always had more love for the people behind the scenes. Making the cards and dealing with last minute changes, building the sets, makeup and costume. That's really a lot and I applaud them for all of it.

    • @mariem1078
      @mariem1078 4 роки тому +30

      James Stone is you didn’t care then why did you even comment?

    • @HolidayJZ
      @HolidayJZ 4 роки тому +2

      ILike Mushrooms you obviously give a shit because the comment made YOU want to comment lmao loser.

    • @cherissemiranda3187
      @cherissemiranda3187 3 роки тому +15

      As one of those people behind the scenes (not on SNL, but on set, in television) that means a lot.

    • @baylinkdashyt
      @baylinkdashyt 3 роки тому

      You know there's a whole series of these BTS clips from season 40?

    • @dannydorko7075
      @dannydorko7075 2 роки тому +2

      @@cherissemiranda3187 there should be more videos made about behind the scenes stuff so people can gain more of an appreciation

  • @audreyhodge1827
    @audreyhodge1827 5 років тому +5549

    “The second to last line ‘kiwi’ needs to become ‘Justin Bieber’”
    Don’t know the context but I love it.

    • @Gingerm0nster
      @Gingerm0nster 4 роки тому +290

      Audrey Hodge I’m fairly certain that was “Pee Wee” not “Kiwi”. And I bet it was a Stefon moment lol

    • @denden798
      @denden798 4 роки тому +41

      Peewee like Peewee Herman

    • @elremanenteunafeinteligente
      @elremanenteunafeinteligente 4 роки тому +81

      Justice Beaver. Its a The Office reference

    • @pinklovenikki
      @pinklovenikki 4 роки тому +7

      @@elremanenteunafeinteligente yep i caught that too lol

    • @Anonymous-eo2er
      @Anonymous-eo2er 4 роки тому +10

      It was probably pee wee but I prefer kiwi

  • @NoticeMeShizun
    @NoticeMeShizun 5 років тому +2151

    The awkwardness of celeb reading the cue cards is one of the charms of SNL cuz you can tell some of it wasn’t rehearsed and it feels so real XD

    • @ufclasvegas2011
      @ufclasvegas2011 4 роки тому +5

      Ruiki Toji it’s not real, cue cards are the opposite of real...real doesnt use scripted cue cards...

    • @bboat42069
      @bboat42069 4 роки тому +23

      dmartini1487 womp womp I think you’ll be ok

    • @UGNAvalon
      @UGNAvalon 3 роки тому +15

      @dmartini1487 - the awkwardness/struggles/spontaneous humor definitely feel real. :P

    • @canaisyoung3601
      @canaisyoung3601 3 роки тому +7

      Yeah, but a lot of people find it irritating and pine for the days when it wasn't so obvious.

  • @Elsieb24
    @Elsieb24 4 роки тому +2073

    A left-handed cue card writer. Mad props.

    • @xl000
      @xl000 4 роки тому +3

      I thought left handed people wrote from right to left
      I mean isn't the hand hiding what they're writing ?

    • @oatmeal262
      @oatmeal262 4 роки тому +47

      Louise Beaumont wdym it’s the same just with a different hand

    • @oatmeal262
      @oatmeal262 4 роки тому +51

      xl yes it sucks, and we get ink and lead on our hand

    • @radacious29
      @radacious29 4 роки тому +9

      @@xl000 Nah we write left to right and it sucks

    • @Lana-fk8xr
      @Lana-fk8xr 4 роки тому +16

      xl how would we write right to left tho... i actually kinda wanna try

  • @tijan8948
    @tijan8948 4 роки тому +446

    Job Interview: “How’s your handwriting?”

    • @tripjet999
      @tripjet999 3 роки тому +9

      Actually, "printing."

    • @chris-hayes
      @chris-hayes 3 роки тому +7

      I was admittedly surprised to see it wasn't just girls writing the cards.

  • @skylarvinson3966
    @skylarvinson3966 4 роки тому +588

    Imagine being the cue card holder to drop the cue cards.

    • @taakotuesdays
      @taakotuesdays 4 роки тому +32

      that'd be me

    • @alexross1997
      @alexross1997 4 роки тому +21

      I mean the actors rehearse so they should know their lines. Cue cards are just meant as a back up in case an actor gets nervous or forgets something since they only do one dress rehearsal

    • @skylarvinson3966
      @skylarvinson3966 4 роки тому +52

      @@alexross1997 They regularly change things between between dress and the live show, so the cue cards are necessary.

    • @taakotuesdays
      @taakotuesdays 4 роки тому +39

      @@alexross1997 shit gets changed in the commercial breaks before sketches and actors don't have time to memorize it, they are very much necessary

    • @user-cz3sh3dx1w
      @user-cz3sh3dx1w 3 роки тому +3

      you have only one job...

  • @ambook11xx23
    @ambook11xx23 5 років тому +642

    The Hand-Writing on the cards look good as hell. I need some work on my handwriting 😂

    • @terenceokane
      @terenceokane 5 років тому +16

      I worked on Project Runway a few years back, and the Cue-Card guy on that show said he was also part of Wally's team. He would just sit down in the 'cafeteria' and knock these out in a few hours then go to the next show/back to SNL to work there. Its a very niche unit of production, it seems.

    • @terihenri7230
      @terihenri7230 5 років тому +13

      lol.. its deceptive. People always compliment my handwriting but I only write in capital letters because no one would be able to read my writing otherwise.

  • @questionmark1152
    @questionmark1152 5 років тому +2306

    Bill Hader ALWAYS breaks because of John Mulaney...
    "MTV's Dan Cortese" ANYONE?!

    • @candice_ecidnac
      @candice_ecidnac 5 років тому +5

      John Mulaney, not Mike Mulaney.

    • @questionmark1152
      @questionmark1152 5 років тому +10

      @@candice_ecidnac Lol, I was just watching his standup too...Cant believe I made that mistake. Haha

    • @Molteniceee
      @Molteniceee 5 років тому +40

      One reason that made Bill laugh so much is because Mulaney misspelled Cortese as "Cortez"

    • @jenniferkeyfrahm
      @jenniferkeyfrahm 5 років тому +39

      I always loved it when Stefon couldn't hold it together, but that one was great, when he had to say three clubs with "MTV's Dan Cortese" in all three and he had already left and come back for a guest appearance. I'm gonna have to get that file out and watch it again. :-)

    • @espressoanon3040
      @espressoanon3040 4 роки тому

      YESSSSS LMFAOOOO

  • @TheDemoTube
    @TheDemoTube 4 роки тому +844

    You should auction them off every time and use the money for charity.

    • @thegamelabgaming7556
      @thegamelabgaming7556 3 роки тому +82

      That’s actually a really good idea, even if they got 1$ a card they’d be making a lot to give to charity

    • @cocotanya31
      @cocotanya31 3 роки тому +7

      Yea .contact them

    • @isaleiberg4168
      @isaleiberg4168 3 роки тому +9

      omg i literally thought of this when i started the video

    • @johnegbert8536
      @johnegbert8536 3 роки тому +11

      Yeah, then recycle the cards that don’t get sold, especially the ones from guest stars

    • @RaymondHng
      @RaymondHng 3 роки тому +4

      All old cards get recycled as drop cloths when painting sets.

  • @iolanthedemos234
    @iolanthedemos234 4 роки тому +695

    3:56 a senetence you will only ever here on the set of SNL. " The word Kiwi needs to become Justin Beiber..."

    • @JustWasted3HoursHere
      @JustWasted3HoursHere 4 роки тому +22

      It's "Pee Wee", not "kiwi".

    • @iolanthedemos234
      @iolanthedemos234 4 роки тому +8

      @@JustWasted3HoursHere oh,, that makes SOOO much more sense lol

    • @JustWasted3HoursHere
      @JustWasted3HoursHere 4 роки тому +5

      @@iolanthedemos234 It does, actually. No doubt they felt that "Pee Wee" is a character that people of today wouldn't identify with as well as Justin Beiber so they replaced it. Replacing it with a fruit is, well, not as sensible. ;)

    • @OK-hi5ym
      @OK-hi5ym 4 роки тому +2

      It was Justice Beaver (an Office reference) not Justin Bieber I think?

    • @iolanthedemos234
      @iolanthedemos234 4 роки тому

      Ohhhhhhh lmaooo

  • @dennesey
    @dennesey 5 років тому +535

    This is the guy I should have been clapping for every week. Sorry, Wally.
    I can't believe he hasn't won some type of award for decades of brilliance. But at least he can say he knows everyone in Hollywood.

    • @terenceokane
      @terenceokane 5 років тому +22

      Its quite possible he has some industry awards, just not something as known as an Oscar. He definitely deserves one (or more).

  • @ASMRShortbread
    @ASMRShortbread 5 років тому +1656

    The AAARRRRRGGHHHH card is the best.

    • @Stufftough
      @Stufftough 5 років тому

      i have to go back in time and kill myself.

    • @mc3movies567
      @mc3movies567 5 років тому

      ASMRShortbread Hi!!! Love your channel!!!

    • @joelevo
      @joelevo 5 років тому +1

      ASMR Shortbread yeah like they really had to write that out 😂😂 too funny. They have fun

  • @BradiKal61
    @BradiKal61 4 роки тому +274

    this only makes me love the show more.
    I always catch myself forgetting that the show is LIVE, and that means a ton of work and scrambling even as the show is happening

  • @tenzackyogi1742
    @tenzackyogi1742 4 роки тому +301

    So basically, cue cards are the essence of SNL.

    • @doloresstone9927
      @doloresstone9927 3 роки тому +7

      “Why don’t you use teleprompters!” Because cue cards are cool, done.

  • @jacksvlogs9924
    @jacksvlogs9924 5 років тому +1248

    Wow! I legitimately thought that SNL had teleprompters! The fact that they are cue cards makes the show so much cooler!!

    • @Deidredit
      @Deidredit 5 років тому +39

      @Jonathan Lumbreras He answers your question around @5:42. Teleprompters break down, but it's also nice to have something physical in your hands. It feels easier than scrolling through a teleprompter and it sparks a connection between the cast and the writers.

    • @justinlinville7290
      @justinlinville7290 5 років тому +27

      That sounds like a cop-out to allow people to retain their jobs. In 2019, theres no legitimate reason not to have these automated on teleprompters or iPads for people who "want to have something physical in their hands". This allows for cards to be a backup, avoid the chaos of re-writing cards in a time crunch, ensure each cast-member has their own color. This also leads to the question why not have the prompts in cloud docs and printed before the show so that writers have the longest timeframe to make edits.

    • @Deidredit
      @Deidredit 5 років тому +41

      @@justinlinville7290 He said one of the main reasons he does this is because a teleprompter can shut down and during a live show, nothing can be done at that point. To have physical cards insures that the show will go on. I'm a videographer and while I agree with you that it seems frustrating to continue to go down the cue card route when they have the funds and access to a decent teleprompter, I still believe the cue cards are incredibly more valuable to the show. For instance, what if someone messed up their lines, and the teleprompter kept scrolling? It would take a least a few seconds to pause the teleprompter, and then insure that the text was rolling at a decent and natural pace again. Sometimes scrolling text is difficult to read for people, especially when they're nervous and in front of a live audience. Cue cards are more easily read, and has a simple technique. Simply hold the sign up until the actor is done with their lines. If they're cracking up or the audience is laughing, keep that cue card up. Teleprompters are this whole thing, I can't tell you how long sometimes it takes to get the timing right on those damn things.

    • @justinlinville7290
      @justinlinville7290 5 років тому +14

      @@Deidredit I respect your opinion on the teleprompters themselves but your reply totally avoided my other 2 solutions. As someone who works in computer programming specializing in automation there's no reason that the scripts couldn't be used as slides (no scrolling, no losing place, triggered by the same person) on devices such as iPads or keep the scripts digital and then print them day-of. In terms of technology shutting down, thats a weak excuse for the 2019 solutions I've provided and for an associated response: that's like saying they shouldn't tape the show live because of the fear that the cameras will malfunction.

    • @Deidredit
      @Deidredit 5 років тому +7

      @@justinlinville7290 I apologize for not addressing your other points. I'm sure cloud docs would be helpful, but I'm not so sure about printing them right before the show. Do you mean to speed up the process of the actual cue card? Or do you mean "printing" as in putting the cloud docs and connecting it to the teleprompter? It's just the way they like to do it, I suppose. It seems to be working out for them after all these years so far.

  • @kjpark0907
    @kjpark0907 5 років тому +2216

    If i worked in that department I’d be so tempted to have a celebrities autograph cue cards with lines on it! Frame that shit! Can you imagine the cue card that said “more cowbell” with Christopher Walken and Will Ferrell’s autograph framed in your apartment?!?

    • @valenciadale3506
      @valenciadale3506 5 років тому +5

      I wanna try to read them.

    • @maggiee639
      @maggiee639 5 років тому +5

      I literally just made this comment! Yea I would totally want one!

    • @InHzWill
      @InHzWill 5 років тому +42

      Definitely would be an auction gold mine....

    • @pts5217
      @pts5217 5 років тому +32

      That would be great, but I’d bet they police that. Prob don’t want the hosts getting pestered and don’t want anyone profiting off of the show.

    • @ValHeartNDHeartSuqquNoHeartPat
      @ValHeartNDHeartSuqquNoHeartPat 5 років тому +4

      Squid GamingYT id pay money for that in an auction - it’s that historic and epic

  • @beasleydad
    @beasleydad 3 роки тому +78

    I watched Wally's interview on Seth Meyers the other day now I get this. He's a legend. Gotta love wally. He does personalized cue cards!

    • @kasiekinzler
      @kasiekinzler 3 роки тому +3

      i bought one immediately after watching that episode

  • @WhytMangaOdunze
    @WhytMangaOdunze 5 років тому +1426

    Streeter from old college humor is now on SNL? wow

    • @vanessalanda4032
      @vanessalanda4032 4 роки тому +51

      Whyt Manga Sarah too!! A while back that is, not sure if she’s still there

    • @severedghost
      @severedghost 4 роки тому +88

      @@vanessalanda4032 I lot of them got big writing gigs. Dan writes for last week tonight on HBO.

    • @vanessalanda4032
      @vanessalanda4032 4 роки тому +9

      "The Narrator" yea I heard where most of them went to on jake and Amir’s podcast

    • @Psychol-Snooper
      @Psychol-Snooper 4 роки тому +78

      Streeter Seidell? You mean Streeter Pie-fell? As in a pie fell in his mouth and he pretty much loved it?

    • @evannelson4203
      @evannelson4203 4 роки тому +20

      He's the Phantom of SNL

  • @YouFightLikeACow
    @YouFightLikeACow 5 років тому +397

    These behind the scenes are the fucking best. They've covered so much already

  • @cholkymilkmirage4984
    @cholkymilkmirage4984 5 років тому +498

    i could smell the ink half way thru the video

    • @user-iu3ii8sq6t
      @user-iu3ii8sq6t 5 років тому +7

      Yeah really the whole set must be high on fumes 💨🤘

    • @hecticamezquita8266
      @hecticamezquita8266 5 років тому +2

      Sniffing markers is why he stayed doing. Its his high.

  • @bucca2
    @bucca2 3 роки тому +147

    “Why don’t you use teleprompters!” Because cue cards are cool, done.

    • @emotionalideas
      @emotionalideas 3 роки тому +13

      And the show is protecting union jobs.

    • @RaymondHng
      @RaymondHng 3 роки тому +6

      The largest size of paper that the largest sheet-fed laser printer can print is 17 inches X 11 inches. Those cue cards are larger than that. And laser printers cannot handle thick card stock. Computer and networking equipment can malfunction. There's more things that can go wrong. My production has worked with teleprompters for decades and I can't tell you how many times things have gone wrong. It just brings the production to a grinding halt. Fortunately, we are a shoot-and-edit production, not live. But troubleshooting adds considerable time to a production and we have to be out of the studio at a certain time or overtime has to be paid to staff.

  • @lizzyd9082
    @lizzyd9082 3 роки тому +64

    I thought this was a skit I didn’t know they actually relied this heavily on cue cards

  • @DeNichols-old
    @DeNichols-old 5 років тому +733

    I really loved learning this about the show.

    • @lanceferguson7159
      @lanceferguson7159 5 років тому +6

      Ditto. Seen 'em on occassion, but never knew what went into them. Cool vid.👍

    • @jas7869
      @jas7869 5 років тому

      I did as well!

    • @jas7869
      @jas7869 5 років тому

      jack bone It was featured on my trending tab NOT recommended!

  • @notsohandy_
    @notsohandy_ 5 років тому +529

    That bill hader bit is always hilarious 😅

  • @shreyasherkhaneyt
    @shreyasherkhaneyt 3 роки тому +63

    SNL needs to post more behind the scenes, this was so interesting watch

  • @HShravzP
    @HShravzP 4 роки тому +51

    Wally seems to be a genuine person and like a friendly uncle to everyone on the set

  • @LateNightwithJosh
    @LateNightwithJosh 5 років тому +133

    Wally is awesome. He has his own business doing running cue cards for all the other late night shows that use them. It’s awesome. He came to visit my college a few years ago and donated like a thousand cue cards to the late night show I created. Awesome to be able to use SNL cue cards for our show out of the goodness of this guy’s heart

  • @elsaevran20
    @elsaevran20 5 років тому +189

    I'm feeling the nervousness they experience just by watching this lol

  • @traviskemp5408
    @traviskemp5408 2 роки тому +6

    Almost two years ago, I actually received a custom-made cue card from Wally Feresten. He was nice enough to write the sign-off for the jazz radio show that I host here in Amarillo. I’m happy to say that I still have it. Thanks again, Wally!

  • @cestlavieee814
    @cestlavieee814 5 років тому +153

    THIS IS MY DREAM JOB. I like perfect penmanship and I work well under pressure 😭

    • @EmpyreanLightASMR
      @EmpyreanLightASMR 3 роки тому +1

      I've worked too many high pressure jobs. It makes me gain weight 😂 btw I watched your SNL sketch video, it's really good and the old man at the end had me rolling.

    • @cestlavieee814
      @cestlavieee814 3 роки тому +2

      @@EmpyreanLightASMR ooooh i get it but i love working in chaos as long as Im able to manage it haha. i'd be a perfect candidate for an ulcer medication commercial and omg thank you!!!!! I actually had a different ending but of course with live recordings you have to adjust but this means so much to me!!!!!

  • @kenpudsey6435
    @kenpudsey6435 5 років тому +310

    This guy holds the show together!

    • @Flagrant_Violations
      @Flagrant_Violations 5 років тому +7

      Ken Pudsey these guys and the tech/stage hands, set designers (among others im probably not aware of) are all under noted folks that are pretty critical to good production. You usually won’t notice them unless somebody/something screws up in which case you will REALLY notice it. Lots of operations/businesses have similar things too.

    • @haziqmazlan4331
      @haziqmazlan4331 5 років тому +4

      "Holds" haha

    • @kenpudsey6435
      @kenpudsey6435 5 років тому +1

      @@Flagrant_Violations -Yeah, real professionals💯

    • @kenpudsey6435
      @kenpudsey6435 5 років тому +2

      @@haziqmazlan4331 Ha ha..I didn't get that at first😀

    • @nspector
      @nspector 5 років тому +2

      @@Flagrant_Violations Yes, exactly -- not noticed unless something gets screwed up.

  • @jojomonkey908
    @jojomonkey908 5 років тому +427

    Hey it’s Streeter, I remember watching him on College Humor and now he’s writing for SNL

    • @15thCrypt
      @15thCrypt 5 років тому +71

      It seems like about half of the collegehumor cast ends up going to snl

    • @spirosmousouris3908
      @spirosmousouris3908 5 років тому +52

      I think sarah works for snl too. And dan works for last week tonight

    • @matthewcampbell5138
      @matthewcampbell5138 5 років тому +40

      Pat Cassel works for Samantha Bee I think

    • @ethanlyons9982
      @ethanlyons9982 5 років тому +12

      I think he is a head writer

    • @saltshaker1691
      @saltshaker1691 5 років тому +21

      Looks like a pie fell in his mouth and he pretty much loved it.

  • @LogansDarling
    @LogansDarling 4 роки тому +95

    I thought this was gonna be a skit where the cue cards had a cry for help on them or something.

    • @coramarie619
      @coramarie619 4 роки тому

      lol, after that sunk one we can never tell

  • @sweetboo1022
    @sweetboo1022 5 років тому +5

    So happy they are giving a shout-out to Wally and his crew. So many people behind the scenes deserve some credit for getting this crazy show up and running week after week. Thanks for the decades of laughs.

  • @writerspen010
    @writerspen010 5 років тому +468

    I was wondering, "Why not use white eraser boards?" But then he mentioned they go through a thousand per show :00 Wally, et al., bless you. May you never have carpal tunnel.

    • @zachperez8937
      @zachperez8937 4 роки тому +21

      @@yeeyee2789 they explained that anything electric can break down.

    • @antonwulp
      @antonwulp 3 роки тому +3

      @@zachperez8937 Yeah, but what are the chances though..

    • @talleygill6310
      @talleygill6310 3 роки тому +5

      @@antonwulp they don't want to take that chance

    • @nonconsensualopinion
      @nonconsensualopinion 3 роки тому +1

      @@yeeyee2789 If anything a printer. Consistent spacing and faster.

    • @cocotanya31
      @cocotanya31 3 роки тому

      @@zachperez8937 whiteboards are not electric. Its like a chalkboard

  • @missedits6403
    @missedits6403 5 років тому +140

    This is beautiful tbh, I never thought I’d be so interested in it. I love it

  • @teachingthecode4651
    @teachingthecode4651 5 років тому +15

    As a teacher, I can tell you there are many places where physical media will always beat digital media. They have slightly different areas of optimal function.

  • @ichabodcrane5273
    @ichabodcrane5273 5 років тому +6

    I've worked with Wally a few times - he's a legend. He also does cards for other shows when they need them!

  • @filmtoppings
    @filmtoppings 5 років тому +39

    Lol I always thought everyone needed to memorize all their lines on SNL but I don't blame them, there's only so much you can do in a week. It also blows my mind how much effort and how many people put work into this week after week and it always seems so effortless by the end. Well done

  • @jacksvlogs9924
    @jacksvlogs9924 5 років тому +264

    I love these behind the scenes videos!! Please make more!!!

  • @daveha4445
    @daveha4445 5 років тому +15

    2:26 OMG STREETER FROM OLD TIME COLLEGEHUMOR AHHHHHHHHH I LOVE YOUUUUU

  • @scruffd0g193
    @scruffd0g193 4 роки тому +15

    People don't realize how much work is put into throughout the week for SNL.

  • @velvethunder
    @velvethunder 5 років тому +166

    I want more vids like this

  • @ankss4972
    @ankss4972 5 років тому +77

    This video answered a few questions I had about SNL until just now. These folks are so damn cool. Would be exciting and entertaining to hang out with then sometime.

  • @eat_pray_porg8450
    @eat_pray_porg8450 3 роки тому +3

    I honestly had no idea how important cue cards were. This was actually very cool for me to watch. Seeing the necessary cogs and gears of a TV show behind-the-scenes is informative and entertaining. Even more impressive when you think about those times over the course of the history of SNL when a host or cast member improvised their lines and didn't use the cue cards.

  • @fabihaazim7663
    @fabihaazim7663 4 роки тому +1

    I always come back to this video to make me smile. such cool honest work giving the show an extra element of awe-inspiring originality

  • @adamnordmark7709
    @adamnordmark7709 5 років тому +45

    I just want a behind the scenes in the Saxophone guy with the curly hair that I always notice during the monologue

    • @ClicketyClack
      @ClicketyClack 5 років тому +2

      His name is Lenny Pickett. ua-cam.com/video/7RudKvxUoZs/v-deo.html

  • @hazysday
    @hazysday 5 років тому +58

    (We love Wally , we don't trust him ) 😂🤣

  • @brettvoss4590
    @brettvoss4590 5 років тому +6

    Its really amazing what goes into SNL. Blood, sweat, and tears...and a lot of poster board

  • @Fluid_Genius
    @Fluid_Genius 5 років тому +1

    This is a great behind-the-scenes piece. It makes you appreciate the process even more.

  • @busystudying6711
    @busystudying6711 5 років тому +69

    I thought they memorized their lines😂 I’m surprised they always get perfect reactions even though they just read cards

    • @Rushinator1
      @Rushinator1 4 роки тому +19

      Joey Moursalian considering they are making the changes right up to go time and sometimes even during the show, you’d need an amazing memory to remember your lines that quickly.
      The cue cards are there so that they have something to help trigger their memory and so that you don’t end up with any of the actors blanking.

    • @KillJoy_Since2017
      @KillJoy_Since2017 3 роки тому +1

      Ikr

  • @tideoftime
    @tideoftime 5 років тому +7

    I am truly enjoying these behind-the-scenes vids. Extremely insightful as to how much work really goes into making a live show (and a 90 minute one, at that) every week.

  • @aparna2701
    @aparna2701 4 роки тому +19

    2:57 STREETER?!
    Also, I have so much more respect for the people behind the camera now.

  • @clairec0leman
    @clairec0leman 5 років тому +1

    You guys are appreciated. Thanks for all your hard work!!

  • @deezye636
    @deezye636 5 років тому +40

    This sounds like such a solid way to pay for NYC rent 😭

  • @mwapeso5307
    @mwapeso5307 5 років тому +32

    Finally I understand the cue cards!!!

  • @andrewmgoss
    @andrewmgoss 5 років тому +2

    I really love these videos. SNL is such a unique show in how it’s created each week.

  • @nawdrawg8436
    @nawdrawg8436 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this vid - I always love the BTS of what goes into SNL, and Wally is a damn legend 👑 with a fantastic team!

  • @DrTechnoBabel
    @DrTechnoBabel 5 років тому +85

    Streeter Seidell? More like 'Streeter Pie-fell'.
    You know.
    Because a pie fell into his mouth.
    And he ate it.

    • @spirosmousouris3908
      @spirosmousouris3908 5 років тому +11

      Yeeeeeees old school CollegeHumor fan

    • @saltshaker1691
      @saltshaker1691 5 років тому +4

      and he pretty much loved it

    • @pseudotasuki
      @pseudotasuki 5 років тому

      Ooooooh! I don't get it.

    • @NESherv
      @NESherv 5 років тому

      @@spirosmousouris3908 Hey guys? I don't mean to be the bad guy, but... _[taps watch twice]_ 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @spirosmousouris3908
      @spirosmousouris3908 5 років тому +1

      @@NESherv um what

  • @kobibolechhen
    @kobibolechhen 5 років тому +12

    Great initiative by snl for recognizing all the people behind the screen.

  • @BrettYanoski
    @BrettYanoski 5 років тому

    This is incredible. Love seeing this behind the scenes stuff here and to see these guys get some kudos. Pretty fascinating they've managed to maintain the analog setup all these years. Very cool behind the scenes look.

  • @alvint4485
    @alvint4485 5 років тому +102

    Man I would love to work in there cue card department

    • @imbornthiswaybaby12
      @imbornthiswaybaby12 5 років тому +12

      A Anon it sounds stressful as hell to me, but that’s just me 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

    • @astropioneer3296
      @astropioneer3296 4 роки тому +15

      Appears only white males need apply. Looks like diversity's a problem behind the camera also on SNL

    • @dadjake
      @dadjake 4 роки тому +7

      @@astropioneer3296 If they get the job done, they get the job done. I think the reason behind this is, that most of the staff has worked for the show for so long... Maybe they're racist, maybe they're not. Maybe these are just the people they ended up with, and it has nothing to do with that. Who knows.

    • @yolovideos8084
      @yolovideos8084 4 роки тому

      @@dadjake its whos idck you svck

    • @dadjake
      @dadjake 4 роки тому

      @@yolovideos8084 would you mind writing in English? You sound like a 12-y/o trying not to say fuck... Not to be rude :'D

  • @darthvestius7771
    @darthvestius7771 5 років тому +11

    "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"
    It says so right on that card...

  • @peterwood5989
    @peterwood5989 5 років тому +6

    BRILLIANT WALLY & Co.!!
    I wish I had a cue card guy to get me though my day 😆👍🏼

  • @PelloTap
    @PelloTap 5 років тому +1

    This kind of stuff fascinates me. I love learning about tv and movie magic! Kudos to these guys!!

  • @omarmoon57
    @omarmoon57 3 роки тому +2

    This was awesome thank you Wally and cue card team!

  • @hayksamvelyan
    @hayksamvelyan 5 років тому +7

    Love this new series about the behind the scenes work at SNL. Kudos to whoever decided to create it and acknowledge the hard work that’s put into every episode. Please make more like this!

  • @wizkida981015
    @wizkida981015 4 роки тому +20

    Drinking game: shot for every "card"/"cards"

  • @Crojach
    @Crojach 5 років тому

    I love these kind of videos. You can't even imagine how much time and effort goes into something that later looks so effortless. Comedy is a serious business.

  • @Ave43able
    @Ave43able 5 років тому

    Thank you for posting these videos. I love learning about all "backstage" things and how the show comes to be.

  • @lizbethmagana8251
    @lizbethmagana8251 5 років тому +10

    i love the cue cards!

  • @emmak8688
    @emmak8688 5 років тому +4

    Makes me love and appreciate snl even more. Its insane the amount of work it takes to pull off an episode wow

  • @leveraged6694
    @leveraged6694 5 років тому

    You guys do an incredible job, makes me appreciate even the ‘bad’ sketches seeing how much work goes on behind the scenes.

  • @cheers4life100
    @cheers4life100 4 роки тому +1

    i really enjoy watching these making of snl videos because you always hear and see a lot of stories from the writers and the players and their experiences but the show and tv in general is way more than what you see on camera so it's nice to see the broader depth of the world that goes into making this show!!!

  • @justinevans9057
    @justinevans9057 5 років тому +67

    Holy crap its Streeter

    • @Troglodyte
      @Troglodyte 5 років тому +7

      I was going to say " Holy, crap the guy from College Humor" because I forgot his name.

    • @bootssheck5491
      @bootssheck5491 5 років тому +3

      Bryan L , he’s working with College Humor again on his show: Lonely and Horny.

    • @chaosdweller
      @chaosdweller 5 років тому

      Hi I'm randomly scrolling through the comments as one of the main writers for the past few years,( not all of them) and I just wanted to say hi, but I still need money and work.

    • @NESherv
      @NESherv 5 років тому

      @@chaosdweller Say what? You're a writer on SNL?

    • @chaosdweller
      @chaosdweller 5 років тому

      @@NESherv yeah writer-producer, just like a lot of other tv shows, doesn't pay much though 😁

  • @AyaBlue22
    @AyaBlue22 5 років тому +4

    5:48 - “Wally’s Box”... that’s kinda awesome!

  • @mdctenga
    @mdctenga 5 років тому +1

    I love this type of content. SNL is a historic show. Seeing the people behind it is inspiring.

  • @heidiallen824
    @heidiallen824 5 років тому

    Love these videos! shows how much work it is to bring one of the shows I love to life. Really great giving props to all the people behind the scenes. It really does take a village!

  • @supernova4161
    @supernova4161 5 років тому +56

    Oh my god. It’s Steeter from College Humor. So glad he’s doing well.

    • @Xandropolis
      @Xandropolis 5 років тому +1

      Super Nova yup

    • @nopostonsundays
      @nopostonsundays 3 роки тому +1

      I’m pretty sure his name is “Eater Pie Fell”

  • @metropunk2236
    @metropunk2236 5 років тому +11

    Yay Wally. Keeps it goin.

  • @sheldontauman9904
    @sheldontauman9904 5 років тому

    Excellent video. Thanks for the behind the scenes look and giving respect to those who are part of the team.

  • @jacekkono5484
    @jacekkono5484 4 роки тому +2

    The ending was absolutely great!

  • @nevergiveupdearfriend7289
    @nevergiveupdearfriend7289 4 роки тому +5

    İ do almost same think when i am memorizing my notes for exams. İ use different colors according to importance/lesson /visual effect etc. And i use pretty big papers and glue them to my wall temporarily. After using it 3-4 days i use other side . İt is pretty effective for college exams as a visual learner

  • @mikebangsow7796
    @mikebangsow7796 5 років тому +4

    My mind is just exploding right now. 🤯🤯🤯....SNL is soooo awesome.

  • @YourPalJamieEllis
    @YourPalJamieEllis 3 роки тому +2

    2:46 wow, wasn't expecting to catch Eater Piefell in this video. As in, a pie fell into his mouth, and he pretty much loved it.

  • @lovelyzza3694
    @lovelyzza3694 3 роки тому

    I'm learning alot with this Creating SNL vids 😍
    Thank you! 💜

  • @ScottKnitter
    @ScottKnitter 4 роки тому +3

    I love how Shia gets a "not today" when he tries to check in with the cue card folks.

  • @TheCoolerChannel
    @TheCoolerChannel 4 роки тому +26

    Makes you respect the show even more. Even the sketches that aren’t that good should get more credit

  • @reneecarter6702
    @reneecarter6702 2 роки тому +1

    These behind the scenes details make you appreciate the show and staff all the more. ❤️

  • @HighwayLand
    @HighwayLand 5 років тому

    love the behind the scenes stuff! Keep it coming!

  • @gamingholictv4272
    @gamingholictv4272 5 років тому +8

    Thank you for your professional tips and that is good professional tips for making film or something

  • @bootssheck5491
    @bootssheck5491 5 років тому +72

    I miss Streeter Seidell on College Humor, great to see he’s doing well, though.

    • @Xandropolis
      @Xandropolis 5 років тому +4

      Boots Sheck lol u noticed too

    • @kristinodee138
      @kristinodee138 4 роки тому +10

      The second I saw streeter i couldn't believe it was him im excited for him lol and knowing he's screenwriting makes me more okay with watching new SNL

    • @1Dubbelman
      @1Dubbelman 4 роки тому +4

      @@kristinodee138 remember whem Amir did the standup prank on him and he was scared because he thought there could he "industry people" in the audience. I guess he got with the industry people and I couldn't be happier for him :)

    • @bransin
      @bransin 4 роки тому

      @@1Dubbelman actually all of the prank videos were faked, but Streeter did leave collegehumor for SNL so someone noticed something

  • @carolbedrosian4650
    @carolbedrosian4650 4 роки тому

    So fun & interesting to watch! I love these "Behind the Scenes" looks! Keep 'em coming, SNL!

  • @ghostifacation
    @ghostifacation 5 років тому +1

    It's so cool they gave these guys the spotlight, so much goes on behind the scenes !