Not surprisingly, most of the writing staff was working class. Their world and ours connected. Many are Harvard grads who chose TV writing instead of getting an M.B.A. Saturday Night Live's network is now owned by G.E., one of the biggest, nastiest defense contractors on the planet. Rich whites, however, are worthy of tribute. White people without money are portrayed as intellectually, physically, and emotionally inferior.
Female sexuality seems to be a real problem.
I didn't realize George Will was writing rap songs. So much for empathy. I also attended a recent taping of SNL's rival, MAD TV, owned by Rupert Murdoch. It was even worse. A white couple patiently waiting as a stupid black southerner gives directions.