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Wasn't That Special: 50 Years of SNL

Wasn't That Special, Christian Schneider

A podcast reviewing 50 years of Saturday Night Live. With hosts Christian Schneider and Scot Bertram.

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  • Wasn't That Special

    A Podcast Reviewing the Fifty Years of Saturday Night Live

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    Columnist, National Review, @wsjfreeex. Author, "1916 the Blog." Co-Host, "Wasn't That Special: 50 Years of SNL." LinkedIn model. Lactose tolerant.

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