Damon Wayans On ‘SNL’ Sketch That Got Him Fired

Damon Wayans on Why He “Purposefully” Got Himself Fired From ‘SNL’: “I Snapped”
Wayans basically “broke the ultimate [ SNL] golden rule, which is no surprises,” according to Live From New York author James Andrew Miller. Former writer A. Whitney Brown added, “You cannot go rogue. You cannot try to steal a sketch.”
Damon Wayans reveals why he ‘purposely’ got fired from ‘SNL’
Damon Wayans is opening up on the circumstances surrounding his firing from “Saturday Night Live” in 1986, admitting he “purposely” got himself canned.
Damon Wayans ‘Purposely’ Got Himself Fired From ‘SNL’ by Going Off Script: ‘I Snapped. I Just Did Not Care’
Damon Wayans revealed how he 'purposely' got himself fired from 'Saturday Night Live' after going off script during a sketch: 'I just did not care.'
Damon Wayans Reflects On Getting Fired From ‘SNL’: “I Just Did Not Care”
The comedian looks back on "purposely" jeopardizing his position due to frustrations with creative direction in a docuseries on the sketch comedy.
Damon Wayans explains “Saturday Night Live” sketch that got him fired immediately: 'I snapped'
The comedian sat down for an interview in Peacock's SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night for the docuseries' fourth episode titled, "Season 11: The Weird Year," a deep dive into one of the show's roughest seasons despite the return of creator Lorne Michaels after a five-year absence.
Damon Wayans Reflects on Controversial SNL Firing in Peacock’s Docuseries
Damon Wayans recalls his controversial SNL sketch and firing in Peacock's docuseries 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night.'
How One 'SNL' Star 'Snapped' On-Air and Intentionally Got Fired
"Having not fired anybody for the first five years, [firing Damon Wayans] was really, really hard," the producer admitted in an older interview featured in SNL50. "But it had to be done." Wayans had broken a cardinal rule of the show,
Damon Wayans Explains Why He Did 'SNL' Sketch Stunt That Got Him Fired
Beyond Saturday Night” docuseries that he sabotaged his stint on “ Saturday Night Live ” in frustration over the sketch roles he was being offered. (Watch the video below.) The matter came to a boil when Wayans went rogue during a sketch called “Mr.
Damon Wayans 'Purposely' Got Himself Fired from “SNL” After Getting Cautionary Advice from Eddie Murphy: 'I Snapped'
Damon Wayans is reflecting on his brief time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Wayans is one of many funny people looking back at the weekly late-night staple's place in comedy history in the Peacock docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night.
When Damon Wayans Went ‘Rogue’ and Got Fired From ‘SNL’
Before he was a star of “In Living Color,” Wayans “purposefully” went off script during his short-lived “Saturday Night Live” stint.
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Damon Wayans Jr.’s 6 Kids: All About the Comedian's Family — and How They're Continuing His Show Business Legacy
Comedy icon Damon Wayans Sr., who is the New Girl actor's father both off-screen and in their CBS sitcom, Poppa’s House, has said he loves being a grandfather. The My Wife and Kids actor told ...
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The Wayans way: 'Poppa's House' brings out the dad in Damon Wayans
LOS ANGELES – Damon Wayans can’t see himself doing ... so it’s easy for me to go in and play him.” Comedy, Wayans says, requires rhythm, just like music. “It has to be the right word.
Essence Atkins Says Working With Damon Wayans Sr. on 'Poppa's House' Was Her 'Last Frontier' With the Iconic Comedy Family
"This show, especially watching Damon Sr. and Jr. playing father and son, is special ... With Damon Wayans Sr. on ...
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Damon Wayans’ 4 Kids (and Costars!): All About Damon Wayans Jr., Michael, Cara and Kyla
Damon Wayans shares four children with his ex-wife Lisa Thorner Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Damon Wayans is more than just a comedy icon — he's also the proud father of four children: Damon Jr ...