Why Damon Wayans 'Purposely' Got Himself Fired From 'SNL'
In the 1980s, Damon Wayans was an up-and-coming comedian who landed a coveted spot as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He appeared in just 11 episodes from 1985 to 1986 and was fired after an off ...
How One 'SNL' Star 'Snapped' On-Air and Intentionally Got Fired
Damon Wayans Jr. revealed that he was unhappy on Saturday Night Live in the new documentary SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night.
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"Lorne [Michaels] fired him pretty much as he walked off the stage."
"And then Lorne fired him pretty much as he walked off the stage," Griffin recalled. "I snapped. I just did not care. I ...
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Why Pete Davidson Asked to Be Fired After His First Year at SNL
Davidson, who ultimately starred on the show from 2014 to 2022, shared what made him want to quit, and the advice he got from ...
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Damon Wayans Reflects on Controversial SNL Firing in Peacock’s Docuseries
Damon Wayans recalls his controversial SNL sketch and firing in Peacock's docuseries 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night.' ...
Robert Downey Jr. Makes Rare Remarks About His Single Season on ‘SNL’
Though he rarely speaks about his short-lived tenure on Saturday Night Live, Marvel superstar Robert Downey Jr. broke his ...
Pete Davidson Recalls Asking To Be Fired After His First Year At SNL, And The Advice Lorne Michaels Gave Him Would Have Sent Me Running From Any Other Job
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'SNL' creator's UT Austin exhibit will tell story of the iconic TV show
Lorne Michaels donates his "Saturday Night Live" archive to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center, showcasing nearly 50 years of TV ...
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“Nobody wants to be my friend”: Pete Davidson Begged Lorne Michaels to Fire Him From SNL After Just 1 Season in Tragic Reveal
Comedian Pete Davidson appeared on the Saturday Night Live continuously for eight seasons, however, he wanted to leave after ...
Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After His First Year on ‘SNL’
Pete Davidson is revealing he previously let his imposter syndrome get the best of him.
SNL Stars Laugh and Cry While Watching Their Auditions in a New Docuseries
Many bits that comedians used in their auditions have ended up as iconic Saturday Night Live sketches, from Kristen Wiig’s ...
‘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 ...