SNL Outside Projects: From Animal House to Wayne's World

[Pete Martell]

Jon Lovitz is an AP Bio episode. (he tweeted about it early this year)

Beck Bennett is in the new Bill and Ted movie. 

[Pete Martell]

Chris Parnell is in a new VR film.

Pete Davidson is performing socially distanced standup sets with John Mulaney and Mike Birbiglia. 

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/pete-davidson-john-mulaney-standup-show-1057159/

Adam Sandler's upcoming Netflix film has appearances from Rob Schneider, Colin Quinn, Maya Rudolph, Tim Meadows, Mikey Day, Melissa Villasenor, Kenan Thompson, and hosts Steve Buscemi and Ray Liotta. 

 

[Pete Martell]

Vanessa Bayer is in a new ad for Kraft.

Vanessa has also recently been in Twix ads.

(I also recently realized Maya Rudolph had been in Sling ads for a while...) 

Paula Pell, busy as ever:

https://deadline.com/2020/10/girls5eva-paula-pell-joins-cast-tina-fey-peacock-comedy-1234592313/

[Pete Martell]

Maya on Jimmy's show.

(there are three clips)

Andy Samberg is doing a 'weed superhero' movie with Common (who appeared with him in a Blizzardman sketch back in the day).

https://deadline.com/2020/10/new-line-super-high-craig-robinson-andy-samberg-common-1234591343/

Jeff Richards' podcast has an interview with Darrell Hammond.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NLizOPeY9opCb8JNgkx07?si=Z06Avub8ScueFfGa4hUg_w

Jason Sudeikis on Drew Barrymore's show last week. 

(there are two clips)

Bill Hader is doing another animated film.

https://deadline.com/2020/10/the-addams-family-2-bill-hader-javon-wanna-walton-join-voice-cast-1234593614/

[Pete Martell]

Bill talks more about mental health.

Cheri Oteri and Tina Fey will be involved in the Delco Literacy Council telethon on October 21. (this is a paywall article)

https://www.delcotimes.com/news/delco-literacy-councils-first-ever-telethon-features-delco-native-stars/article_688850d0-0362-11eb-8ea6-132591460ce8.html

Cheri also has a new short film out called Give or Take.

[Pete Martell]

Leslie Jones talks a bit about Supermarket Sweep and why she doesn't miss SNL.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/lizmrichardson/leslie-jones-doesnt-miss-snl

David Koechner, Laraine Newman, Tim Meadows, Bob Odenkirk, among others, will be performing Plan 9 From Outer Space.

https://theinterrobang.com/bobcat-goldthwait-laraine-newman-bob-odenkirk-dana-gould-maria-bamford-baron-vaughn-and-more-to-perform-plan-9-from-outer-space/

[Spartan Girl]

Bill Hader actually contributed to the documentary Belushi by playing John's voice for reading letters he wrote. No, I'm serious. Bill Hader played John Belushi. Didn't have that on my 2020 bingo card, but he was pretty good.

[Pete Martell]

 

[Pete Martell]

Noel Wells recently appeared on Brooks Whelan's podcast (Entry Level with Brooks Whelan). 

Sarah Cooper's new Netflix special, Everything's Fine, was produced by Paula Pell and Maya Rudolph (among others), and features cameos from a number of SNL cast members and hosts. 

Adam Sandler has another film in the works.

https://deadline.com/2020/10/adam-sandler-the-spaceman-of-bohemia-netflix-movie-johan-renck-1234603201/

Alex Moffat is in Holidate, recently starting on Netflix. I read he may also be in the Hocus Pocus event happening tonight...

Edited October 30, 2020 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

Jay Pharoah promoting his new Hulu film, Bad Hair.

 

[Pete Martell]

Another Pete movie.

https://deadline.com/2020/11/tom-hardy-pete-davidson-bill-skarsgard-vietnam-war-movie-things-they-carried-afm-1234606181/

[Pete Martell]

Leslie Jones was on Seth's show last night (they talk about politics so I'm not sure the video can be linked here). 

In Leslie's most recent Supermarket Sweep episode, she told a contestant named Cecily that Cecily was one of her favorite names. Cecily Strong mentioned on Instagram that Leslie had told her about it before the episode aired. 

[Pete Martell]

Chris Parnell is in a new ad campaign for Orbit Gum. Funny, as always.

 

[Irlandesa]

I think this is interesting. John Mulaney is becoming a writer on Seth's show.  Guess he's bored while waiting for things to open up again.

 

[Pete Martell]

Dan Aykroyd on Seth's show.

 

Edited November 14, 2020 by Pete Martell

[helenamonster]

This would be a backwards move for John at any other time, but I imagine now he'll take work wherever he can get it. It's a steady paycheck in an otherwise uncertain world.

This isn't anything against Seth's show, he's my favorite of the current network late night hosts and I'm excited to see what John brings to the table, but it would be a strange thing for an accomplished stand-up like John to do during non-corona times.

[Pete Martell]

2 hours ago, helenamonster said:

This would be a backwards move for John at any other time, but I imagine now he'll take work wherever he can get it. It's a steady paycheck in an otherwise uncertain world.

This isn't anything against Seth's show, he's my favorite of the current network late night hosts and I'm excited to see what John brings to the table, but it would be a strange thing for an accomplished stand-up like John to do during non-corona times.

Seth's show is the main one I enjoy in late night, but I agree it's a step backward - it was a very sobering moment for me because it reinforced just how uncertain things must be if even someone in Mulaney's position is having to reorient that way. It does make more clear why a few former SNL writers who have gone on to better things popped back into the credits this season. I wonder if John may as well.

New Colin Quinn comedy special (also featuring current SNL writer Sam Jay).

Jason Sudeikis talks to Morning Joe - this charity event also features Will Forte and Seth Meyers.

 

[Pete Martell]

Emily Spivey talks a bit to Seth about her show with Maya and Kristen (Bless the Harts), along with various SNL stories.

Colin Quinn talks more about his upcoming special, and shares SNL stories.

Oz Rodriguez gets a production deal.

https://deadline.com/2020/11/saturday-night-live-oz-rodriguez-producing-deal-universal-television-1234615608/

More on Vanessa Bayer's pilot with Molly Shannon.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/cybill-shepherd-to-star-in-vanessa-bayers-showtime-comedy

Alan Zweibel Q&A.

https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/snl-writer-alan-zweibel-making-virtual-dayton-appearance-on-saturday/O7PVSVHYLNAQDIVFGRUCWUKRI4/

 

[Spartan Girl]

Just a reminder that the Belushi documentary will be on Showtime tomorrow night. Those participating include Lorne, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy, and a bunch of SNL alumni.

Started a thread for it in the Specials forum for anyone interested: https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/111970-belushi-showtime/?tab=comments#comment-6382383

 

Edited November 21, 2020 by Spartan Girl

[Pete Martell]

Alex Moffat and Chloe Fineman were recently on a comedy livestream (I think you have to be on Instagram to see it).

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIHmE3Rp5m-/

Pete Davidson is playing George Bailey in a charity read of It's A Wonderful Life. 

https://www.nme.com/news/film/pete-davidson-its-a-wonderful-life-table-read-2826976

 

[Pete Martell]

(there's also another Jimmy and Colin Quinn video on the channel)

This is about 22 years old, but Conan O'Brien's Youtube channel recently uploaded one of Amy Poehler's old bits as Andy Richter's sister.

(there are several other videos like this on Conan's channel)

Tim Meadows recently bought Chris Farley's motorcycle.

https://www.nbc15.com/2020/11/27/snl-great-tim-meadows-buys-chris-farleys-harley-davidson-motorcycle-report/

[VCRTracking]

 

 

[Spartan Girl]

On 12/8/2020 at 9:14 PM, VCRTracking said:

 

 

This was awesome. Tia still looks and sings great!

[Pete Martell]

Jane Curtin is in the recent Disney+ movie Godmothered. She talks about her various roles here.

https://film.avclub.com/jane-curtin-on-3rd-rock-snl-and-how-her-improv-backgr-1845794499

Tina Fey was on a Broadway special that aired on NBC tonight. Her new show Mr. Mayor, which also features Bobby Moynihan, is starting in January.

John Mulaney and Andy Samberg will be in a new version of Chip and Dale.

Rachel Dratch podcasts.

(Darrell also had recent podcasts with Moynihan, Colin Quinn, and two-time host Dane Cook)

 

[Pete Martell]

Jay Pharoah on Conan.

 

[Peace 47]

I’ve now seen Wonder Woman 1984, and although I don’t think that it is a good movie overall (sadly), I think Kristen Wiig was very good in it (working from a pretty trite and unfocused script for her character).  I thought she actually did better than Pedro Pascal with the material that they were given.  I’m happy for her that she continues to pull in high-profile movie projects.

Edited December 29, 2020 by Peace 47

[vb68]

On 12/29/2020 at 2:16 PM, Peace 47 said:

I think Kristen Wiig was very good in it (working from a pretty trite and unfocused script for her character).  I thought she actually did better than Pedro Pascal with the material that they were given.

I agree with this completely. I think she was one of the very best things about the movie. She also did very well in  her fight/action scenes, which was something new for her. And even though the comedy is there, I thought she was chilling in a few places like when she told a guy to "mind his business."

Edited January 3, 2021 by vb68

[Pete Martell]

Coming 2 America has premiered - starring Eddie Murphy, written by his longtime co-writers (and former SNL writers) Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield, and featuring Tracy Morgan and Leslie Jones. 

Leslie also appears in Netflix's Death to 2020 special.

Steve Buscemi recently had a virtual fireside chat for charity, with appearances by Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows, Kenan Thompson, and current SNL writer Dan Bulla.

 

Edited January 9, 2021 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

I forgot to mention yesterday that Cheri Oteri reprised her turn as Baba Wawa on CNN's New Year's Eve special.

(I know some last year found that impression to be in poor taste so I won't share the Twitter video, but it's on there if you want to see it)

[Pete Martell]

Bill Hader is scheduled for Seth's show on Thursday. 

David Spade has a new Netflix talk show. He talks more about that here.

Amy Poehler stops by Seth's show.

 

Edited January 5, 2021 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

Brooks Whelan was meant to be on Seth's show tonight, but was bumped because of...today being such a busy day. 

Bobby Moynihan will be on next Wednesday (and unless things change, Bill Hader is still booked for tomorrow).

[Pete Martell]

Rachel Dratch was in the premiere of Mr. Mayor. 

Michaela Watkins talks about 'random roles.'

https://tv.avclub.com/michaela-watkins-on-the-unicorn-the-late-lynn-shelton-1845825507

Bill on Seth's show (there's another clip as well)

 

Edited January 8, 2021 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

Ellen Cleghorne on the Jeff Richards podcast. She reveals that she is filming at least two episodes of Michael Che's upcoming sketch show.

https://jeffrichardsshow.libsyn.com/the-doctor-is-in

Bobby Moynihan on Seth's show (there are two clips)

Bobby podcast interview.

https://www.vulture.com/article/bobby-moynihan-snl-good-one-podcast.html

Chris Rock on Colbert (there are two clips).

Ana Gasteyer has a sitcom in the works.

Recent Colin Quinn podcast interview.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/colin-quinn-talks-norm-macdonald-and-why-he-sabotaged-himself-on-saturday-night-live

[Pete Martell]

 

[Peace 47]

I knew absolutely nothing about Kenan’s new show before clicking “play” on that 20-second promo, @Pete Martell (just hadn’t bothered to follow any news on it) and so I was wondering what Don Johnson’s character was to Kenan to refer to “we were having a break-in” (roommate, father to biracial Kenan, employee, etc.), so I looked up the premise.  Lol, how is this show not 2020s Full House?   Talk show host Kenan struggles to raise his daughters after his wife’s death with help from two male family members (father-in-law and brother).  Sounds and looks pretty derivative, but hopefully I’m wrong.  I wish Kenan the best, as he seems like a good egg.

[Pete Martell]

Cecily has a book coming out.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKXhggjBCuQ/?igshid=1qgugj1fpgyzv

Nasim's new TBS show is starting on April 6.

 

[Pete Martell]

Another trailer for Barb & Star.

Brooks Whelan finally makes it onto Seth's show.

Shrill is ending.

 

Edited January 28, 2021 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

Dana Carvey has a podcast.

Laraine Newman memoirs.

 

[Pete Martell]

Kenan's own hosting gig.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/kenan-thompson-host-2021-nickelodeon-165925398.html

Amy's movie for Netflix.

 

[Pete Martell]

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey on Fallon.

(there's another clip)

 

[vb68]

Outside of doing a character like Wayne, I find Mike Myers so very awkward.

Dana, on the other hand, is a natural.

[Pete Martell]

Sitcom in the works for Taran Killam.

 

[Pete Martell]

Maya:

https://ew.com/celebrity/maya-rudolph-ew-cover-story/

Kenan:

https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/kenan-thompson-saturday-night-live-snl-1234903357/

Vanessa Bayer on Andy Cohen (there are three clips):

Jenny Slate on Kimmel:

Jay Pharoah on Conan (two clips):

Tracy Morgan, Kenan and Will Ferrell were in Super Bowl ads (along with the aforementioned Wayne's World ads).

Bobby Moynihan podcast interview.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/snls-bobby-moynihan-says-trump-loved-his-racist-drunk-uncle-character

Brooklyn 99 is ending.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/brooklyn-nine-nine-to-end-with-abbreviated-delayed-season-8-on-nbc

Edited February 11, 2021 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

Will Forte (having a very busy time!)

Bill Hader talks about Taxi Driver:

https://www.theringer.com/2021/2/9/22272205/taxi-driver-with-bill-simmons-bill-hader-and-sean-fennessey

Bill will be at SXSW:

https://www.sxsw.com/news/2021/stacey-abrams-desus-nice-the-kid-mero-bill-hader-more-added-to-sxsw-online-2021/

[Pete Martell]

Another Bill Hader podcast:

Chris Redd and writer Sam Jay have a new project at Peacock.

Various Audible projects in the works for Redd, Pete Davidson, Mikey Day, Chloe Fineman, Bowen Yang, and writer Will Stephen.

https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/audible-pete-davidson-keke-palmer-bowen-yang-1234913943/

Amy Poehler profile in the New York Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/02/22/magazine/amy-poehler-interview.html

[Pete Martell]

Vanessa Bayer at AV Club:

https://film.avclub.com/barb-star-s-vanessa-bayer-would-like-to-be-a-member-o-1846338120

Tim Meadows on Colbert:

 

Edited February 25, 2021 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

Jason Sudeikis got a Golden Globe for Ted Lasso (along with some hand-wringing about whether he was not dressed up enough since we clearly don't have real problems to deal with right now).

Maya and Kenan also made an appearance, with Kenan bringing back some Jean K Jean for us one last time.

Kristen Wiig also presented (not sure if video is around):

Bill Murray:

Kristen on Corden's show (there are three videos):

Jon Lovitz is on Cameo and one he made recently went somewhat viral:

 

Edited March 2, 2021 by Pete Martell

[Inquisitionist]

On 6/1/2020 at 6:48 PM, theredhead77 said:

I'm really looking forward to The King of Staten Island. I hope making it helps Pete heal from his fathers death. 

Finally watched it last night.  A bit long and uneven, but I LOL'd several times.  I can't find a topic for it in the Movies forum...

[Pete Martell]

Sasheer Zamata has a new sitcom out with one-time host Topher Grace. 

https://tvline.com/2021/02/26/topher-grace-home-economics-trailer-season-1-abc/

Sasheer, Fred Armisen, Jay Pharaoh, and former SNL writer/host Conan O'Brien also have a new animated film in the works.

https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-sets-release-date-the-mitchells-vs-the-machines-fred-armisen-chrissy-teigen-conan-obrien-join-cast-1234720300/

The Pole, another animated series featuring Sasheer, Colin Jost, Bobby Moynihan, and former SNL writer Jillian Bell, is airing at present. 

https://screenrant.com/pole-cast-character-guide-syfy-santa-animated-series/

Bobby's show with Tina Fey, Mr. Mayor, is getting a second season.

https://deadline.com/2021/03/mr-mayor-renewed-nbc-season-2-ted-danson-holly-hunter-1234719211/

Bill Hader at SXSW:

https://www.austin360.com/story/entertainment/music/sxsw/2021/03/18/sxsw-online-2021-hbo-bill-hader-barry-alexi-pappas-anxiety/4750566001/

Jason Sudeikis recently appeared as Ted Lasso on a FIFA gaming show.

https://deadline.com/2021/03/trevor-noah-jason-sudeikis-ted-lass-fifa-ea-sports-game-show-1234717654/

Pete Davidson is a commentator on a celebrity boxing match.

https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-ben-askren-fight-justin-bieber-snoop-dogg-set-to-perform-at-first-ever-fight-club-event/

The Suicide Squad trailer is also out. 

Speaking of DC superhero movies, Leslie Jones had a funny watchalong with Zack Snyder's Justice League. I won't post any of them, because of spoilers, but the hashtag was #longassmovie.

Dana Carvey was on Colbert earlier this week, and went viral for his Biden impression.

Colbert also had an interview (from around the Super Bowl) with Robert Downey Jr that he aired this past week.

 

[Pete Martell]

Brad Hall on Gary Kroeger's podcast:

Nasim Pedrad and Bob Odenkirk on Kimmel: