A writer at heart, Emily Prager was a featured player during the chaotic 1980-81 season. Her sketch writing was often sharp and satirical, but none of her sketches or Weekend Update commentaries made it to a live show. The difficult environment of that season made it tough for performers to stand out. After her brief time at Studio 8H, Prager returned to her career as a writer, publishing several acclaimed books and contributing to various publications. Her time on the show was a short detour in a long literary career.