‘SNL’ Alums Pete Davidson, John Mulaney Reveal How They Used To Placate Hosts After Bad Monologues: “They’d Tank 8 Times Out Of 10”
Pete Davidson and John Mulaney shared insights about their experiences on 'Saturday Night Live' during a recent panel discussion. They discussed how they would comfort hosts after unsuccessful monologues, often lying to boost their confidence. The conversation highlighted the challenges of performing live comedy and the dynamics between hosts and the audience.
- ▪Davidson and Mulaney revealed they often reassured hosts after poor performances.
- ▪Mulaney noted that many hosts struggled to connect with the audience during their monologues.
- ▪Davidson admitted to fabricating details about the audience to make hosts feel better.
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Pete Davidson / John Mulaney Getty Images Saturday Night Live alums Pete Davidson and John Mulaney did a bit of acting themselves while interfacing with the big names hosting the late-nighter week to week, revealing during a recent panel conversation how they would placate celebrities that bombed their opening monologues. During the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, Mulaney reflected on his time as a writer on the Lorne Michaels-helmed juggernaut from 2008 to 2013. “When I was 25, I’d tell Oscar-winning hosts — I’d write their monologue and be like, ‘You’re gonna say all that, it’s gonna go great,’ and they’d tank 8 times out of 10,” he said, as Davidson laughed and admitted he, too, would tell hosts they “crushed it” even when they didn’t.
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