Typography lessons from an unexpected place: SNL cue cards

Get the Full StoryIn praise of Wally and his perfect kerning.

Saturday Night Live has had an energy like no other show on TV largely because it s live. Every sketch is precariously balanced atop an undercurrent of chaos, as 10 million or more people enjoy quickly written, barely rehearsed sketches coming together on stage. The show s meticulously crafted cue cards are a vital part of that process.Read Full Story

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