On a recent episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, several Saturday Night Live all-stars joined the talk show host for a lively and hilarious conversation. The transcript of the show reveals funny moments and behind-the-scenes stories from their time on SNL.
One of the guests, Kenan Thompson, shared his experience of being a bellhop in a sketch called “Randy the Bellhop”. He recalled a moment when he stumbled over a line and let the awkwardness hang in the air, which resulted in an audience member audibly expressing sympathy with an “Aww”.
Another SNL star, Pete Davidson, talked about his nerves during his early days on the show and how he has learned to embrace the unexpected. He shared that he now enjoys when things go off the rails during a live performance, using the opportunity to inject his own brand of humor into the situation.
During the conversation, Jimmy Fallon also brought up a comment made by Samuel L. Jackson, who claimed that Pete Davidson got him banned from SNL. Pete clarified that he doesn’t have the authority to ban anyone and jokingly invited Samuel L. Jackson back on the show.
The conversation then shifted to Cecily Strong, who discussed her viral sketch on SNL called “Domingo”, where she sings an intentionally off-key version of “Espresso”. Cecily explained that she pitched the idea to the writers and suggested making it progressively worse as the sketch went on.
Steve Martin and Martin Short, who were also guests on the show, shared anecdotes about their experiences on SNL. Steve Martin recalled his nervousness during his initial interviews with the show’s head writers and his meeting with Lorne Michaels, the creator of SNL. He hilariously admitted to asking Lorne where he’s from when Lorne is well-known for being Canadian.
The conversation then turned to the hosts themselves, Steve Martin and Martin Short, who will be hosting Saturday Night Live with musical guest Brandi Carlile. Fallon praised their comedic skills and expressed his excitement for the upcoming episode.
Additionally, Fallon took the opportunity to show a promo for the upcoming episode, featuring Steve Martin and Martin Short in a humorous elevator encounter.
Throughout the interview, the guests shared laughter, showcased their comedic chemistry, and reminisced about their time on SNL. The camaraderie and lightheartedness between the guests set the tone for what promises to be an entertaining Saturday Night Live episode.
