I LOVE COMEDY!! I was so excited about this and, frankly, the format (interviews with people who knew the late great Lillian Martin) kept me from engaging right away. This seems crazy to me because I love that format - lots of narrators and points of view. But about a third of the way in, the story got me and I became obsessed. There is, at the top, a mystery - what happened to Lillian on the bridge and whose fault is it? But there is also stories of friendship, toxic relationships and bad decisions. In addition, there is some great commentary about women in comedy. They can be funny, y'all, and if you disagree with me, let's get drinks and I'll make you laugh so hard you'll wet your pants! But this look at, let's just admit it, SNL in the 80s is an excellent ride. Slow burn to start, for me, but I couldn't put it down in the second half. And for those who need a resolution, I will assure you, you won't be left hanging. Such a fun ride!
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