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

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