Kenan Thompson: How an Atlanta Kid “Manifested” a Mighty Ducks Role, Starred at Nickelodeon, and Became SNL’s Longest-Running Cast Member
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Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live, Good Burger, Kenan & Kel, All That) is perhaps the most consistently funny TV performer of his generation. He’s the longest-running SNL cast member, and is beloved for early roles in Good Burger, D2: The Mighty Ducks, and the TV shows All That and Kenan & Kel. Kenan joins Guy to talk about his Nickelodeon days, why some of his big breaks have felt like kismet, his awkward SNL audition, impersonating celebrities, and whether – given the chance – he'd consider taking over for SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
Links from the Show
01. Kenan & Kel Youtube playlist
02. All That Funniest Moments compilation
03. Kenan's highlights from D2: The Mighty Ducks
04. Good Burger - Ed's Sauce
05. What Up with That? - SNL
06. Family Feud: Oscar Nominees - SNL
07. Kenan's Al Sharpton impression
08. Darrell Hammond's Bill Clinton impression
09. Photo of Kenan's inspiration: headshots lining the SNL hallway