I took them off? When the loafers couldnt be found, Kattan knew who to accuse. The outpouring of love for Norm MacDonald after his passing on Twitter has been positively overwhelming, with seemingly every working person in stand-up and entertainment voicing their love for Norm, his shtick, and his antics. Getting to the bottom of knowing Norm was like trying to understand an Eastern philosophy, in that the more you thought you had figured out, the greater mystery there was. You could say Norm sabotaged himself, and if your view of a healthy career and life for a famous stand-up comedian entails people-pleasing for millions and roles, you would be right. As for his sketch work, hes perhaps best remembered for playing Burt Reynolds, foe of Will Ferrells Alex Trebek, on Celebrity Jeopardy. He takes the brew anyway and chugs it all within a matter of seconds, then passes the empty back to Tom. An old chunk of coal gone too soon; too unexpectedly, but if details had been clearer sooner it wouldn't have been a Norm story. But as comedian Brian Posehn, who was also part of the roast said yesterday, the other comics and myself were in tears and in awe of one of the funniest humans ever.. Rest In Peace, Sir. And often times, the repetition became the funniest part about it. I know you took them., I don't know what you're talking about.. The area of booze and substances is foggier. To revisit this article, visit My Profile, thenView saved stories. Because it was a long fight, Kattan had taken off his shoes. pic.twitter.com/hNwId2Zc6y, There are very few really funny peopleNorm MacDonald was one of themIt's infuriating to learn that his comedy was interfered with by the usual clueless executives. I will never laugh that hard again. People fill the comments with Norm quotes and nothing but. One of the funniest people #SNL ever produced is gone, but will never be forgotten. RIP. Not in the usual wayshe occupied a strange spot where he wasnt that dirty, and he wasnt exactly gonzo. In terms of him as a friend and family man, one can only know as little as he's shared over the years. Gone, but impossible to forget.Dave Letterman, Every one of us loved Norm. Intrigued by darkness but so youthful in spirit and hopeful. Neither of those projects lasted. Thinking something is funny, no matter what other people think, is one thing. On "Norm MacDonald Live," legendary broadcaster Larry King laughed along with Norm at his inappropriate jokes, but mentioned multiple times that Norm better stop this shtick and these jokes if he wants to be on television. He was the funniest guest of all time. So I guess he really did study Math at Carleton. Have they ever worked together after SNL? #NormMacdonald was a comedic genius. Norm really was a handsome man before becoming a big fucking fat guy and a sickly soon dead cancer patient. But that time," Norm argued, "it seemed like you really were mad at me for some reason. Ferrell reassured his castmate: No, we're good., So was Macdonald being serious? One of the best moments of my career was when he found something I did funny. In a word: HILARIOUS.Thanks for a lifetime of laughs @normmacdonald. I knew Norm and Molly had to be close when I read in her tribute about Norm being a math genius. But they do. No one has criticised his comedy except that good man Don Oldmeyer. Maybe not, according to a story Ferrell told, But I dont think he was doing a bit! insisted Ferrell, with the three, Whether Macdonald was serious or not, there was no real antagonism between the two comics. I forgot to link it on the post. Just another chapter in the Legend of Norm Macdonald, the comedian with absolutely no effs to give. The news of Norm Macdonalds death on September 14 came unexpectedly to a community, and an industry, that revered him. "Conspiracy theory rock" aired once on SNL back in 1998. If you didnt laugh, that was on you. Sent every morning. Norm Macdonald was fearlessly funny #RIP https://t.co/DIQmAAhMfb, I will miss you forever! Norm's relationship with alcohol was always the wildest mystery to me, likely because I myself am an alcoholic and it's the least of my business. What I know beyond mere speculation; without a shadow of a doubt, is Norm was one of the most special comedic minds ever to grace entertainment, and generally one of the funniest people to walk the planet. I've spent countless hours of my time watching Norm compilations on YouTube over the years - Joke clips, stand-up segments, and Norm's hysterical appearances on the Dennis Miller radio show and so many other places. Funny & bizarre & unpredictable with a singular comedic voice. He's responsible for jokes and tv/radio mishaps that have made me laugh more than anything else. On a scale of laminated-eyebrow drama to Lemon Lady Secrets. He liked the Coen Brothers movies, God, Paul Newman, and pure funny people. ", "NOOOOO GODDAMIT," says Patton Oswalt. I love him. The comedy community is mourning the loss of Norm Macdonald, who died this week at age 61 after a private nine-year battle with cancer. One of a kind. I was a huge fan of his delivery and I essentially ripped off his delivery when I first started acting, Seth Rogen tweeted. Everyones got an opinion about SNL, but the closest to unanimous youll ever find is that Macdonald was the best ever in his role. He didn't shy from joking about OJ Simpson during the OJ trial. He had to know what he was doing and he kept doing it because thats what he did. We lost a comedy giant today. Some of the hardest laughs of my life with this man. In one of my favorite Norm bits, from Dennis Miller's radio show, Norm does a ventriloquism act with his Holocaust denying puppet, Rusty. Funny people like Sandler, Patton Oswalt, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, George Wallace, and so many others. That parlayed into a hilariously short-lived Netflix series, which ended early because Norm couldn't stop being himself outside of the show (for those curious, he publicly described something as "mentally challenged" and the online uproar had dorks calling for cancellation.). An opinion shared by all peers.". Listen free: Apple: https://link.chtbl.com/fotwapytSpotify: https://link.chtbl.com/fotwsytAudacy: https://link.chtbl.com/fotwaytSubscribe to the Fly on the Wall YouTube channel: https://link.chtbl.com/fotw_yts He was the funniest guest of all time. Norm never pandered or schmoozed. This is like the fourth time we've done the sketch!, That didnt convince Macdonald. Some shared clips of their favorite Norm moments, while others praised him as a one-of-a-kind genius. That was what Norm Macdonald did. Norm, as expected, states that he doesn't drink. The crowd doesnt seem to get any of it. When it came time for David Letterman to retire, Macdonald performed the shows final standup setalmost nine minutes of jokesand ended the whole thing by tearing up as he told the famously unsentimental Letterman that he loved him. I would stay up specifically to watch him on talk shows. At dinner the laughs just continued nonstop. We lost a real legend today. You had to wonder: who, exactly, he was messing around with? Macdonald died on Tuesday, aged 61, nine years after being diagnosed with cancer. I took em and threw them in the trash can, just so you know.. He never even secured a lasting spot on a series. #TurdFerguson pic.twitter.com/2i5MLR1fEa, Sorry to hear about the death of Norm Macdonald. Will Ferrell recounted the time Norm Macdonald pranked fellow "SNL" cast member Chris Kattan when they travelled together and then explained how Macdonald eventually turned into it into act of vengeance. Norm does tweet out sentimental stuff sometimes, and I guess this tweet was one of them. Norm was complicated and private. RIP https://t.co/344Ph5pFjn, Today is a sad day. Im shocked that youre gone so soon. He's genuinely remarking that the antics of Norm have gotten crazy. We all loved him for it. Today is a sad day, an SNL spokesperson said at the time of Macdonalds passing. In numerous interviews spanning over decades, he stated he didn't drink. Here it is. And while Norm may have been a bit pleasantly crazy, the man had a heart. Since the news of his death broke earlier this week, Norm Macdonald fans and many of his famous friends have taken to social media to share their favorite clips of the comedian. The quality made Macdonald one of the truly great smartasses of our time. Kristen Bell to Befriend an Unorthodox Rabbi. Ive been thinking the same lately. Him and Jim Downey had full autonomy away from the rest of the cast. Norm Macdonald, who passed away yesterday at the age of 61, was decidedly not for everyone. Many of us were fascinated by it, for reasons beyond the comedic genius. Macdonald's manager, Marc. One of the the all time greats. Hilarious and unique. Clip after clip of Norm derailing morning talk shows and serious interviews: His Conan and Letterman appearances. No, I didn't. For nearly a decade, Macdonald had secretly been battling cancer. It's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Lange was a big fan of Howard's, and vocal about that. Dozens more huge names in comedy jumped into the conversation, sharing similar sentiments about Norm being the best, funniest, etc. One of the funniest to ever do it - RIP to a king. The crowd of Norm lovers was and is too big to be considered a cult, however. Weve all worked with a Norm at some stage who despite being good at their job, just disrupted the natural harmony and was a pain in the ass. You can probably guess what happens next. Working with him on Family Guy and later on The Orville, he was that rare actor who you secretly hoped would stick around and overstay his welcome after the work was done, just so you could hear his stories and get a free laugh, and enjoy the fun of hanging with someone so consistently hilarious and so generous with his personality., He concluded by adding that there was nobody else like him, and Im gonna miss him a lot.. #RIP pic.twitter.com/pK9lK3Rz87, Norm you lit up any room. But I guarantee you he was still the funniest person in that room. I did take your shoes. In the best possible way, Norm must have been. Covering Rammsteins Du Hast in Berlin. A subreddit for videos and discussions about Norm Macdonald. Hed often work like this, keep the joke going just because he wanted to. Saturday Night Live gave the late Norm Macdonald the last word during Weekend Update. Following the shocking death of comedian Norm Macdonald Tuesday, who died at the age of 61 after secretly living with cancer for nine years, late night hosts rightfully paid homage to the. . In what seems like the weirdest thing, but also a very Norm Macdonald thing, he also started a dating app. Enjoy your new account! Yesterday on Twitter, not long after Norm's tragic passing, legendary Late Night host and Norm's inspiration David Letterman shared: "In every important way, in the world of stand-up, Norm was the best. It was beyond trolling. So hilarious and so generous with his personality. ", Referring to Macdonald's legednary bit on The Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget, comedian Brian Posehn told this story: "One of the hardest times I've ever laughed was during the Bob Saget Roast as @normmacdonald ate it on purpose, gleefully digging in on a bit that the live audience wasn't buying. One of the the all time greats. Oh fuck. His genius was that he seemed to be for himself first, but not in a selfish way; more in a sense that he was occasionally sharing a private joke with the audience. His humor was as fiercely funny as it was brilliant. Following a spot on "To Catch a Rising Star," which at the time was one of the best possible opportunities for a young, budding stand-up, Norm was picked up by the most storied American comedic institution, Saturday Night Live. Comedy nerds know that the one step beyond #TheAristcrats was the time Norm Macdonald decided to commit to doing a kitschy mediocre roast for Bob Saget. "Norm had the most unique comedic voice I have ever encountered and he was so relentlessly and uncompromisingly funny. Seth Rogen, Jon Stewart and more celebrities are sending their condolences after comedian Norm Macdonald died at age 61. Its apparently impossible to buy off a guilty conscience. Thats sweet. I dont find (Kattan) funny, Norm told Rolling Stone. The confidence it takes to tell a joke like this on a talk show is something Ill always marvel at. I still can't. pic.twitter.com/daXR2181Hj, No one did Burt better than Norm. Sending love to his family and friends. Then I came across this tweet from Norm from a few years ago: https://twitter.com/normmacdonald/status/851917667661303808. ", Former host of The Daily Show Jon Stewart tweeted, "No one could make you break like Norm Macdonald. Ive only heard a few people mention it, so I dont think a lot of people knew that kind of stuff. Saturday Night Live gave the late Norm Macdonald the last word during Weekend Update. When the funniest people are pouring out love for you and marking you the funniest, I'd imagine that's kind of a dream fulfilled. Norm deliberately prevented himself from being a family-friendly actor, or game show host, or falling into whatever role might be coveted by a hungry young comedian. Norm Macdonald's famous friends are banding together to pay tribute to the late comedian in the wake of his shocking death. Your accounts lets you Digg (upvote) stories, save stories to revisit later, and more. I've spent many an hour on YouTube over the years enjoying all the characters he gave us. Closely following Norm's legacy and appreciating his past work felt special. Perelman, who wrote movie scripts for another of the worlds most famous smart-asses, Groucho Marx: The main obligation is to amuse yourself. Theres no real secret to Macdonalds success besides that, I dont think: that he seemed to amuse himself. Throughout recent years, millions have clicked on just simple clip compilations with titles like "Norm MacDonald 9/11 Jokes," hours within them being posted. Thanks to Norm not caring, or I should say caring solely about stirring inappropriate laughs and making himself smile, we have hours of highlights that are more hysterically funny than any film Norm MacDonald could have possibly been cast in. It was incredible. You can't be that brilliant, sharp, funny, and self-aware yet knowingly prevent yourself from an obtainable level of fame and fortune without being a little nutty. future after DC shake-up: 'I'll keep playing this role as long as I can'. Respect to the cast and crew of #TheOrville for the tribute card to Norm Macdonald at the beginning of the new season premiere.#NormMacdonald #TheOrvilleNewHorizons pic.twitter.com/cWEXtBMzCJ, In other news, The Mandalorian season 3 directors and why they're familiar names, The Orville: New Horizons | Trailer | Hulu, https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G982GjpWZDU/hqdefault.jpg. *Bob Dole* will miss Norm Macdonald. pic.twitter.com/gPsdyJ5tS9, Never forget this Norm Macdonald appearance on Conan in 1997 with Courtney Thorne-Smith. His job was to make people laugh, but he understood, as he told Howard Stern, that getting up in front of an audience and telling jokes is false by nature. The only way to make it feel true, then, would be to believe that what you were saying was funny. He's like, Hey, Will? Will Ferrell recounts a practical joke Norm Macdonald played on Chris Kattan that involved a pair of shoes and a shoeless walk through JFK airport.On Cadence. We know Norm had gambling troubles - He lost everything he had twice, or three times depending on which account of Norm's you trust. Turd Ferguson's Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/im-not-normFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkleforesstGet Memes Apparel here: http://bi. Via Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade. He cried while offering a heartfelt send-off of his hero David Letterman on the final episode of Late Night. I didnt realise that the album was produced back in the SNL days, but that certainly makes sense given that he never really collaborated with Will Ferrell again. There are so many things that well miss about Norm from his unflinching integrity to his generosity to his consistent ability to surprise. He was one of the greats of comedy. Norm will be missed terribly.. Honestly, Norm MacDonald inspired me to get fired from SNL. Responding to questions by repeating the questions, or uttering "huh?". He was 61. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. We will never know another Norm, or anyone remotely close. Things you buy through our links may earnNew Yorka commission. YOU ARE BEST MAN GENIUS FUNNY MAN I LOVE YOU FOREVER GOD BLESS YOU. Digg is an independent, advertiser-supported website and may receive compensation for some links to products and services throughout this website. Why would I take your shoes? A shrewd joker who exuded a thrilling excitement just at the idea of telling a genius joke. I'm gonna miss him. It's worth remembering that he was dropped because a high-level NBC executive thought he was too mean to OJ Simpson. An honest and courageous comedy genius. Sign up for Diggs daily morning newsletter to get the most interesting stories of the moment delivered directly to your inbox. In my opinion, Norm MacDonald was the funniest Weekend Update anchor. Have something to tell us about this article? Hilarious and unique. He was a contrarian and probably messed with people and rubbed them up the wrong way out of boredom. Its nun versus AI in Damon Lindelofs new series. Lets Do the Thing: How Online Were You in February 2023? After we talked in 2011 I couldn't believe what an amazing talk it was. What followed was a montage featuring cracks at President Clinton and, naturally, O.J. I'd do anything FOR THE CHANCE. pic.twitter.com/V6a3DnU71g. Macdonald died Tuesday and his friend. There are dozens of YouTube channels dedicated to Norm. Norm MacDonald: SNL alumni, Canadian cut-up, fearless stand-up, debatably the greatest "Weekend Update" anchor, and general unique comedic genius. David Letterman, Edgar Wright, Patton Oswalt, Whitney Cummings, Nish Kumar, and even Nancy Sinatra were just a few of the people who also joined the public outpouring of grief that has erupted since the news broke. Crowder reflects on Macdonald's best SNL moments and jokes f. He will be badly missed by fans all across the world. What did you think of SNLs Norm Macdonald remembrance? Norm Macdonald: Khng C G c Bit - Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special, mt chng trnh hi c bit cui cng ca Norm Macdonald. All of the funniest people echoed that sentiment both before and after Norm's passing. SNL Season 45: TVLine Readers Rank Every Episode, From Worst to Best, Saturday Night Live: The 10 Worst Sketches of Season 44 (So Far), Saturday Night Live: The 10 Best Sketches of Season 44 (So Far), Get more from TVLine.com: Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Newsletter, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident, Travis Scott being sought by NYPD after alleged nightclub assault, Zachary Levi talks 'Shazam!' The beloved '90s cast member (and former Update . Want to laugh heartily while exploring bold new worlds? December 7, 1996. Given how he didn't seemingly liked to work in the whole Hollywood system, but he did manage to try out different things that he wanted to do. Hilarious. Not in the usual wayshe occupied a strange spot where he wasn't that dirty, and he wasn't exactly. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. ", Jim Carrey tweeted, "My dear friend Norm MacDonald passed after a brave 10 year battle. Created by and starring Seth MacFarlane, this American sci-fi blends comedy and drama with ease and invites audiences to accompany Ed Mercer on a string of 25th-century adventures. Despite how intimate the Norm obsession felt, he was a wildly popular legend, respected and admired by the majority of funny comics and writers - he just wasn't a legend you were going to see in a new series every fall or in blockbuster films. Via Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade. In a word: HILARIOUS.Rolling on the floor laughingThanks for a lifetime of laughs.". Trong nhng pht giy th thi trn sn khu, anh by t mi trn tr v bi bc, vic n tht ng loi, hay . But most of all, he was just plain funny. (Saget brought a shotgun to a baseball game, he says, because he heard the Lions were playing the Tigers.) Taken out of context, that joke makes no sense, but in the middle of nearly six minutes of sort-of-jokes like it, when the point is to say as many nasty, filthy things about the person being roasted as possible, its brilliant. A true original. Its hard to have actual beef with Comedy Nice Guy Will Ferrell. When news broke on Tuesday that Norm Macdonald had died, comedians, actors and writers took to social media to mourn and remember the life of the famed " Saturday Night Live " alum. Seth MacFarlane posted a tribute long before season 3 of The Orville premiered. He was all for a joke, but he also didn't repress beautiful thoughts or kind words, especially when people needed them. In a Netflix comedy by Katharine McPhees stepdaughter. The caption reads, "This photo was taken after I was a guest on Norm's show. His Conan and Letterman appearances were altogether a long, brilliant running joke in which Norm shows up professional in appearance, but communicates like a rambling child, smirking his way towards a slow punchline. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Will Ferrell recounts a practical joke Norm Macdonald played on Chris Kattan that involved a pair of shoes and a shoeless walk through JFK airport.On Cadence13s 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. The comedian kept his health struggles private, making his death all the more shocking to his fans and peers. The women of, Sam Levinson and the Weeknd Allegedly Turned, Theres No Red Button You Can Push to Stop. He tweeted this to me as my dad was dying from cancer in 2014, Im just an idiot, Laurie but I found when I embraced the pain as tightly as I could it became love. His spot at the Comedy Central Roast Of Bob Saget in which Norm chose not to roast Bob, and instead deliver corny jokes from a joke book circa the 20th century. ", A tweet from Seth MacFarlane reads: "To so many people in comedy, me included, there was nobody funnier than Norm MacDonald. 2023 Vox Media, LLC. , . But Norm had a card up his sleeve, said Farrell, just waiting for the right moment to play it. Oh my God what is even happening.Good bye, Norm. Though millions also clicked those videos and watched through compilations, consuming Norm felt like being part of a cult fan-base appreciating a fascinating and underrated comedic mind. You always hoped he would hang around after the work was done, just so you could hear his stories and get a laugh. It was a really beautiful tribute. He was happy being a stand-up, entertaining himself, and getting a rise out of people. But Norm did something so much more subtle and meaningful. By signing in you agree with ourcommunications and usage terms. I know Norm liked old Russian literature, hats, Denny's, Westerns, golf, and every sport really, (particularly those he could bet on.) Norm passed away a treasure. We will miss you Yaphit! As one of the most beloved comedians of today, Macdonald's passing is hitting hard for a lot of people. Norm @normmacdonald was a great talent, and I loved laughing with him on SNL. I was a huge fan of Norm Macdonald and I essentially ripped off his delivery when I first started acting. He didn't became a mega superstar like many of his peers from SNL had. GQ may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. When someone describes a comedian by saying, Theyre not for everyone, they might mean a handful of things. Weve curated the best of the Internet so you dont have to spend hours scrolling. You could watch hours of Norm highlights, including his 90s Stern appearances, and gather hardly a lick about him personally. The time on The View he infuriated Barbara Walters after claiming Bill Clinton killed a guy. Sure, when he played Alex Trebek on the recurring sketch Celebrity Jeopardy, the character would get into it with Norm Macdonald's Burt Reynolds and especially, Darrell Hammond's Sean Connery. *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. Norm didn't seem to care for pride of any kind. He lived his whole life by his own rules and snl probably wasnt an exception. I saw this @ConanOBrien when I was still in High School and I don't think I ever laughed as hard as I did when I was seeing this live, @normmacdonald was a genius. Noone was doubting he was funny. I would never., Come on, give me back my shoes. It was one of the most memorable performances I've ever seen. "Oh my God what is even happening. Macdonald was perhaps best known for his time on "Saturday. He's laughing but has a high tone of concern in his voice. Comic Norm Macdonald, a former Saturday Night Live writer and performer, has died. He ultimately lost that battle on Tuesday when it was announced that the Saturday Night Live favorite had died at the age of 61. pic.twitter.com/KQYuuz5eM9. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. Privacy Policy and When I reviewed it, I wrote that they would make for a fine eulogyand I swear I didnt mean anything by it. Good bye, Norm. I was half right. He was out to entertain himself and be funny to funny people, not everybody. We loved Norm MacDonald. He was hired to do funny shit and he did it and got coal. Theres a layer of metal floating in the sky above you right now. Thanks for creating an account! He made comedians feel like we hadn't even started doing comedy yet. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, youll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. pic.twitter.com/BfEtja3tqB, There are two things which a man should scrupulously avoid: giving advice that he would not follow, and asking advice when he is determined to pursue his own opinion.Thank you, Norm MacDonald. A great friend. Listening to Miller remark that, it only made me more compelled to learn more about Norm. Why do dogs always race to the door when the doorbell rings? https://t.co/GiPzocTzXQ, Norm Macdonald has passed away. Yaphit was on the USS Orville before Ed Mecer arrived and has continued to rise through the ranks and earn accolades throughout the series. His passing was acknowledged during the Season 47 premiere by current Update fixtures Colin Jost and Michael Che (watch video embedded above). Meanwhile, the other comics and myself were in tears and in awe of one of the funniest humans ever. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Meet your heroes. , Of the many addictive rabbit holes you can disappear down on the internet, the most pleasurable is 'Norm MacDonald chat show appearances'. I'm so sad for all of us today. That was the genius of Macdonald. He will be missed. In the wake of this news, many entertainers paid tribute to . Theres a quote from the humorist S.J. A tribute to one of the greatest comedic minds ever, Norm MacDonald, following his unexpected passing. Norm Macdonald's sheer fearlessness and carelessness is admirable. Hey, I didn't come here to cry. However, the tribute comes after the 61-year-old Canadian comedian and actor passed away in September 2021. But he really wasnt for everyone. Very few comics will ever possess that level of mastery. Not long after Chris Kattan joined Saturday Night Live in 1996, a rumor started circulating that he and fellow cast member Norm Macdonald didn't get along. Kattan told Ferrell about the time that he and Macdonald were on a cross-country flight together, L.A. to New York. Norm unfortunately isn't alive to read that Tweet, but such high praise from one of the greatest, and your personal comedic hero, is about as good as it gets. Brilliant but a fan of playing dumb. pic.twitter.com/2Pftw28uPc. Some of the funniest videos imaginable. SNL Premiere: James Austin Johnson Makes His Debut as President Biden, 'SNL': 2 Cast Members Exit on Eve of Season 47 Premiere. 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