This was it kiddies. Fridays was the real deal. Hey, I loved SNL in the beginning, because it was basically National Lampoon on TV instead of radio. But at time this show was airing, it was better than SNL. SNL was in it's 5th season when this show started, and as anyone who's read about it's history, was in danger of being cancelled. This was ABC networks answer. And what an answer. This is the show that Larry David really proved what a great comedy writer he was. This show is where Michael Richard's genius was discovered, along with other greats like Mark Blankfield , Melanie Chartoff, Jack Burns, Rich Hall, etc. Funny as can be skits, incredible live rock bands and stars, and awesome hosts. Young writers should have to watch and study a mandatory course on this show, (early) SNL and Monty Python. Hollywood is devoid of creativity at present. Too worried about the idenitarian trappings, it would be a much better, or should say, funnier place today if we were producing great comedy like this again. Here's hoping.
Review of Fridays
