Theyre friends of the familyor at least work acquaintances.
So Lorne and my father were moving through similar circles of comedy in Toronto when they were younger.
And I feel like what my father did for film, Lorne did for television.
These were people that I met, even though some of them I dont remember.
I met John Belushi but do not remember him.
And of course I grew up on the set ofStripesandGhostbusters, and met a lot of these comedians.
Jason would go on to form his own working relationship with several of them as well.
So far, however, those who were there and watched the movie have been impressed.
He goes, Well you should be embarrassed!
Reitman just chuckles, Yeah, I know.
Thats like a 10.
And this movieSaturday Nightis like a weaving together of their memories.
He was Dad now, in Reitmans words.
Even so, the show reflected an inflection point in youth culture.
SNLwas the Woodstock moment of television, Reitman argues.
So for Reitman, getting it right in the eyes of those who were there has meant the world.
And hopefully that one day might include the original cast member he knows the best.
I keep on trying to organize a screening for Aykroyd, Reitman laughs.
Aykroyd lives out on a farm in Ontario, and I just havent been able to arrange it.
Not from a lack of trying.
Saturday Night is playing in theaters now.
