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EPISODE · May 20, 2022 · 1H

Stuart Saves His Family (1995)

from Ruined Childhoods · host Dan Wiener and Jon Richardson

Before Al Franken did the right thing after doing the wrong thing in his stint as US Senator, he was a comedian and SNL cast member known best for his character Stuart Smalley. Stuart is a 12-Step Program enthusiast and the main character of one of the less successful SNL films. But Dan and Jon want to celebrate it for what it does well, especially considering its all-star cast. But what do you do with a movie like this in 2022?Next episode: Death at a Funeral (2007 & 2010)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods

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Before Al Franken did the right thing after doing the wrong thing in his stint as US Senator, he was a comedian and SNL cast member known best for his character Stuart Smalley. Stuart is a 12-Step Program enthusiast and the main character of one of the less successful SNL films. But Dan and Jon want to celebrate it for what it does well, especially considering its all-star cast. But what do you do with a movie like this in 2022?Next episode: Death at a Funeral (2007 & 2010)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods

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