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Damon Wayans on Why He "Purposefully" Got Himself Fired From ‘SNL': "I Snapped"
Damon Wayans is opening up about his reason for "purposefully" getting himself fired from Saturday Night Live following his short run on the NBC show in the '80s. The actor and comedian appeared on the Peacock docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,
Damon Wayans reveals why he ‘purposely’ got fired from ‘SNL’
Damon Wayans is opening up on the circumstances surrounding his firing from “Saturday Night Live” in 1986, admitting he “purposely” got himself canned.
Damon Wayans On ‘SNL’ Sketch That Got Him Fired: “I Snapped, I Just Did Not Care”
Damon Wayans is opening up about his short stint on Saturday Night Live and the sketch that got him fired from the NBC late-night sketch show.
How One 'SNL' Star 'Snapped' On-Air and Intentionally Got Fired
"Having not fired anybody for the first five years, [firing Damon Wayans] was really, really hard," the producer admitted in an older interview featured in SNL50. "But it had to be done." Wayans had broken a cardinal rule of the show,
Damon Wayans Explains Why He Did 'SNL' Sketch Stunt That Got Him Fired
Beyond Saturday Night” docuseries that he sabotaged his stint on “ Saturday Night Live ” in frustration over the sketch roles he was being offered. (Watch the video below.) The matter came to a boil when Wayans went rogue during a sketch called “Mr.
Damon Wayans Reflects On Getting Fired From ‘SNL’: “I Just Did Not Care”
The comedian looks back on "purposely" jeopardizing his position due to frustrations with creative direction in a docuseries on the sketch comedy.
32 Best Pre-Recorded Moments In SNL History
One of Eddie Murphy's funniest quotes from SNL (let alone his entire career) originates from this short mockumentary called ...
NBC and ‘Saturday Night Live’ Give Fans the Chance to Play Host in Immersive 50th Anniversary Experience
Have you ever imagined yourself under the lights of Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center, home to “Saturday Night Live” for the ...
‘SNL' celebrates 50 years with iconic fan experience — how to attend: EXCLUSIVE
The SNL Experience,” a new attraction that will give fans a taste of what it’s like to host the iconic late-night show, will ...
'SNL' immersive experience to launch Jan. 30 in NYC
The SNL50 Experience" will allow fans to feel what it's like to host "Saturday Night Live" at Rockefeller Plaza.
‘There’s No Way I’m Getting It.’ Pete Davidson And More SNL Greats Recall Horror Of Producers Not Laughing During Auditions
Pete Davidson, who was on SNL from 2014 to 2022, is not alone in his experience. Nasim Pedrad (2009-2014) also recalled “the ...
SNL creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to Harry Ransom Center in Austin
The Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin received a collection donation from “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels.
‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ Review: A Sweet, Rose-Colored Celebration of the Magic Behind ‘SNL’
Beyond Saturday Night,' the 'SNL' documentary, tours the audition process, writers room, weird season, and one iconic sketch.
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SNL 50/50: Season 44 Cold Open Throws The Book at Judge Kavanaugh
"SNL: 50 Seasons in 50 Days" spotlights the Season 44 opener, with Judge Brett Kavanaugh's (Matt Damon) confirmation hearing getting roasted.
‘SNL’ Takes Jab At Steven Seagal In Promo Heralding Dave Chappelle’s Return
Wednesday's 'SNL' promo heralded the return of host Dave Chappelle, taking a jab at former host Steven Seagal in the process.