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Pete Davidson asked “SNL” boss Lorne Michaels to fire him

‘Saturday Night Live’ is more than a show, it’s a world. And there’s nothing like it

The sketch comedy show is celebrating 50 seasons with two documentaries and an upcoming prime-time special that reflect on its standing as an American institution.

Business Insider · 22h

Pete Davidson says he asked Lorne Michaels to fire him from 'Saturday Night Live' after his first year

Beyond Saturday Night," former cast member Pete Davidson recalls wanting to leave "SNL" after his first season.

Deadline on MSN · 18h

Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels To Fire Him From ‘SNL’ After One Season: “I Don’t Belong Here”

Pete Davidson's time on Saturday Night Live could've been short-lived if Lorne Michaels had followed through with the comedian's request.

HuffPost · 14h

Pete Davidson Reveals Why 'SNL' Refused To Fire Him, Even When He Asked For It

Davidson recalled feeling like he “sucked” so bad on “SNL” that he begged creator Lorne Michaels to fire him after his first season.

Yahoo · 15h

Why Pete Davidson Asked to Be Fired After First ‘SNL’ Season

Pete Davidson says he felt like a failure at Saturday Night Live at the end of his first season as one of the youngest cast members in the show’s 50 year history. Davidson, who was just 20 when he joined the show in 2014,

Dave Chappelle, SNL and Steven Seagal

Deadline.com · 1d

‘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.

Yahoo · 23h

Dave Chappelle pokes fun at Steven Seagal in promo for ‘SNL’

Dave Chappelle returns to Studio 8H to host "Saturday Night Live” this weekend with musical guest GloRilla. In a new promo, the comedian pokes fun at action movie star and 'SNL" legend Steven Seagal.

The Daily Beast on MSN · 1d

‘SNL’ Jabs Notoriously Terrible Host in Dave Chappelle Promo

Live fans may be up in arms over the show inviting Dave Chappelle back to host for a fourth time this coming weekend, despite his history of transphobic and even antisemitic jokes. But in a new promo for his appearance,

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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 ...

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‘SNL' Auditions Revealed: Jim Carrey, Jennifer Coolidge, Kevin Hart, Stephen Colbert and More Stars Who Got Cut

Jim Carrey, Jennifer Coolidge, Kevin Hart, Stephen Colbert, Donald Glover, Mindy Kaling and Jordan Peele. These are just some ...

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Tina Fey Was Forced to Tell Sylvester Stallone to 'Enunciate More' in Her Very First Week at SNL: 'Trial by Fire'

Tina Fey looks back at her early days at 'Saturday Night Live' as a writer in the new Peacock docuseries 'SNL50: Beyond ...

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‘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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Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After First ‘SNL' Season; Michaels Said ‘It's Going to Suck for Three or Four Years'

After just one season of “Saturday Night Live,” Pete Davidson wanted out. In the new “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” ...

Donald Trump loves to hate 'Saturday Night Live.' But did 'SNL' help elect him?

Donald Trump has had a rocky relationship with NBC's “Saturday Night Live, ” the sketch-comedy show he accused of ...

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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 ...

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‘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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Marcello Hernández Tries & Fails to Rap GloRilla's ‘Yeah Glo!' in Spanish in New ‘SNL' Promo

SNL fan-favorite cast member Marcello Hernández says, "Man, what a chaotic time in the world. I'm so glad that you're here to ...

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