As Saturday Night Live celebrates its 50th anniversary, former cast member Jon Lovitz sat down with Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner to reflect on his time on the iconic sketch comedy show. Lovitz discussed being part of the “Weird Year” cast, which also included talents like Robert Downey Jr. and Joan Cusack. He reminisced about landing his gig on SNL and collaborating with his friend Phil Hartman on the show.
During the interview, Lovitz shared a heartwarming story about his fellow SNL alum, Adam Sandler. The comedian also expressed his belief that SNL will continue to entertain audiences for many more years to come, stating confidently that the show could “go on forever.”
With the 50th anniversary celebration of Saturday Night Live set to air live on NBC and Peacock on Sunday, Feb. 16, fans can look forward to seeing old favorites like Lovitz reminisce about their time on the legendary show. It is clear that SNL has left a lasting impact on comedians like Lovitz and will continue to be a staple in the world of sketch comedy for years to come.
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