Kenan Thompson | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
- May 3, 2023
- 1:19:20
- Full Episode
What's Up With That?, favorite hosts, and who might take over for Lorne with Kenan Thompson.
On Cadence13’s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.
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Brief Summary
Keenan Thompson discusses his SNL experiences, childhood fame, and his new production company, Artists for Artists.
Key points
- Keenan's Journey on SNL. Keenan Thompson shares his evolution from child star to SNL veteran, navigating fame and creativity.
- The Challenges of SNL. Keenan discusses the difficulties of writing sketches and collaborating with seasoned professionals.
- The Comfort Factor. Bowen Yang embodies a sense of ease that enhances the show's energy.
- The Joy of Watching Others. There's immense pride in seeing fellow cast members shine on stage.
- Exhilaration of Live Performance. The thrill of going live on SNL is unmatched and unforgettable.
- Celebrity Encounters. Meeting icons like Mick Jagger can be overwhelming and surreal.
Episode highlights
- Keenan's Journey on SNLKeenan Thompson shares his evolution from child star to SNL veteran, navigating fame and creativity.“He speaks in poetry and is kind of an old soul.”3:40May 3, 2023
- The Challenges of SNLKeenan discusses the difficulties of writing sketches and collaborating with seasoned professionals.“It takes a while to learn how to write a sketch.”14:12May 3, 2023
- The Comfort FactorBowen Yang embodies a sense of ease that enhances the show's energy.“I call it the comfort factor; I think Bowen Yang has it.”24:55May 3, 2023
- The Joy of Watching OthersThere's immense pride in seeing fellow cast members shine on stage.“It's like being a proud parent, but like a proud sibling.”30:08May 3, 2023
- Exhilaration of Live PerformanceThe thrill of going live on SNL is unmatched and unforgettable.“Staying live from New York the first time was exhilarating.”30:58May 3, 2023
- Celebrity EncountersMeeting icons like Mick Jagger can be overwhelming and surreal.“You're not ready for that; what am I going to say?”36:56May 3, 2023
- The Pressure to PerformThe cast discusses the intense pressure they feel to perform on stage without warning.“They never give you a warning, go now.”46:24May 3, 2023
- Lauren as a Father FigureThe cast reflects on Lauren Michaels' paternal role in their lives and careers.“He becomes the de facto dad that no one ever had.”50:12May 3, 2023
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
