Tag Archives: Saturday Night Live

Wookin’ Pa Nub

Posted on November 12, 2017 by vanbytheriver

With internet access, it is easy to verify song lyrics. It might just be taking away the mystery, and a bit of fun. When artists created their LP (Long Playing) record albums in the past, they would often include printed … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Education, Entertainment, Humor, Music, Writing | Tagged Eddie Murphy, Misheard Lyrics, Saturday Night Live | 58 Comments

SNL Breaking Up

Posted on September 20, 2015 by vanbytheriver

There is something extraordinary that happens when you witness comic performers lose control and break up during their own rehearsed sketches. It is infectious. Saturday Night Live was so much a part of my culture, I chose one of its … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Inspiration | Tagged Breaking Character, Laughter, Matt Foley, Saturday Night Live, Van by the River | 45 Comments

Olympian

Posted on February 8, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Bruce Jenner is in the news again; this time for a fatal traffic accident while being pursued by Paparazzi in Malibu. Dramatic changes in his physical appearance have suggested the possibility of gender transformation. Why do we care ? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1976 Olympics, Bruce Jenner, Champion, Decathlon, Gender Orientation, Gold Medal, Hero Athlete, John Belushi, Kardashian, Montreal, Paparazzi, Record-Breaking, Saturday Night Live, Wheaties | 4 Comments

Lost in Barnes and Noble

Posted on October 14, 2014 by vanbytheriver

As a child, it was the library. A place of quiet, solitude and books, the kind you could smell as soon as you walked in. It was a place to do research, a place to dream, a place to … Continue reading →