Saturday Night Live has made us laugh for almost three decades now! It propelled the careers of some of our favorite comedians like Eddie Murphy, Chevy Chase, Mike Meyers, Amy Poehler, and Tina Fey. So, want to know more about one of America’s favorite shows? We compiled a list of the top 15 interesting facts about the show’s history. Enjoy!
Chevy Chase Is Forever Banned From Hosting
Chevy Chase is permanently banned from hosting Saturday Night Live! Apparently, a number of cast, crew members, and guests complained of being constantly insulted by him. For example, Terry Sweeney stated he made a homophobic comment as a joke but was offended.
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Steve Carell’s Wife Was Chosen Over Him
Back in 1995, Steve Carell and his wife Nancy auditioned for the show. Guess what? She was cast and he wasn’t! In the season after she was cast, Steve did some voice acting. When he hosted, later on, he said Will Ferrell beat him out for the role on SNL.
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