Live from New York (Abridged): An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live Audiobook

" After reading Jay Mohr's book "Gasping for Airtime" all about his experiences working on SNL... I had to read this too. I have a whole new appreciation for SNL. "

" So interesting. Everyone is in there and gets their fair share of stories and opinions. "

" Fascinating. I never realized the amount of work that goes into one week of creating a show. Now I understand why some SNL shows are awesome and why others blow. Highly recommended for any fan. "

" A must-read for any SNL super-fan! "

" Excellent history of SNL from the people who lived it. "

" Audiobook. So far, ironically, for such potentially funny subject matter, it's totally dry & sound-bite-ish. It's all presented as a series of quotes, and listens overall like a bunch of puling" and/or self-eggrandizing. The casts and writers of SNL since its inception really seem to forget it IS ONLY A TV SHOW! They are so into the glory days, it's a little sad. Boring overall, but I kept flogging myself with it because, frankly, what else do I have to do while drag racing to work every day? HIGH POINT: Confirms Chevy Chase as a dick. Harry Shearer (who knew?!) was an uppity, demanding dick. LOW POINT: The Reagan years, obviously. Oy. "

" Great history and stories about the ups and downs of SNL. Some great characters have been a part of the show, from Chevy Chase to Andy Sandberg. "

" a compelling read that dives into the dirty, druggy, rock 'n' roll days of SNL. "

" I feel so much more prepared for my career path. ...And perhaps slightly more terrified. But just barely. "

" Oddly written, but full of enough stories to make the book enjoyable. "

" Too repetitive in its coverage of Lorne Michael's role, especially the final chapter devoted solely to him, but entertaining nonetheless, and fun in its recall of cast members long forgotten - Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Michael Hall on SNL? "

" An enjoyable enough read that could have been a great read if the authors had spent more time talking about the manifestation of comedic genius otherwise known as Saturday Night Live instead of presenting lengthy reports of interpersonal squabbles behind the show. "

" A fine oral history of any sort, but quite possibly one of the best TV books ever written. "

" Exactly what it purports to be: an all encompassing oral history spanning 600 pages and 25+ years of SNL. If that sounds of any interest to you, you'll love it. A wonderful document. "

" A must read for anyone who consider him or herself an SNL fan! "

" A Must for any SNL fan! "

" A great insight into how awful and backward this show really was, and even more so today. "

" would've prefered a more edited, narrative history, though there's some value in the straight quotes from people involved. some funny moments. nothing that seems too revalationary. "

" whoa! this was great! I highly recommend it to any SNL fan. Well written, though it was in interview form. Clear and concise! This is an excellent read! "

" A really fun book to read. Totally engrossing. "

" I loved this book. At first I thought it could have used some editing, but no way. Just letting the people talk worked fabulously. Definitely a top 10 this year. If your are a fan of SNL, check it out! "

" So intriguing! Need to watch the older seasons on Netflix! "

" Great great book. Read it 4 times "

" not nearly as dishy as you want it to be. at this point nothing written was really a revelation about the backstage of SNL "

" Great book, all quotes of people involved with the show one way or another. "

" Interesting look "behind the scenes" of Saturday Night Live, but whew! It was a slow read! I think it could have been edited down! "

" hugely entertaining - I've read this at least 4 times "

" Really fun and interesting read if you are into the casts and innerworkings of SNL. "