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Damon Wayans on Why He “Purposefully” Got Himself Fired From ‘SNL’: “I Snapped”
Wayans basically “broke the ultimate [ SNL] golden rule, which is no surprises,” according to Live From New York author James Andrew Miller. Former writer A. Whitney Brown added, “You cannot go rogue. You cannot try to steal a sketch.”
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. The actor appears on Peacock’s 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.
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.
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'SNL' Legend Declares Open Season on LA Arsonists, Offers Huge Bounties for Captures, Arrests
Live" alum David Spade is offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who helps catch arsonists in the Los Angeles area. The offer ...
Who's on SNL? GloRilla, Memphis newest rap star, to appear on Dave Chappelle episode. What to know
GloRilla, one of Memphis' newest music stars will make her debut on an episode of "Saturday Night Live" hosted by Dave ...
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 ...
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 ...
Crazy Auditions, Cowbells & The Chaos Of Season 11: Morgan Neville Unpacks ‘SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night’ Docuseries
Executive Producer Morgan Neville unpacked the inspiration behind the 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' docuseries in an ...
‘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 ...
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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.