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Playing with Yarn on Yahoo News
16:16 - 19:05 (02:48)
The speaker describes watching a video of a cat playing with a piece of yarn on Yahoo News and thinking it would make a good story to tell back in LA.
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A comedian recalls a failed SNL pitch involving playing with cat toys on the ground while holding calls for a fictional character, resulting in dead silence from Lorne Michaels and no laughs from the audience.
16:16 - 17:32 (01:15)
Comedy
Summary
A comedian recalls a failed SNL pitch involving playing with cat toys on the ground while holding calls for a fictional character, resulting in dead silence from Lorne Michaels and no laughs from the audience.
ChapterPlaying with Yarn on Yahoo News
EpisodeWill Ferrell (LIVE SHOW)
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Will Ferrell recalls his first audition where he acted out a scene where a man plays with cat toys.
17:32 - 18:07 (00:35)
Will Ferrell
Summary
Will Ferrell recalls his first audition where he acted out a scene where a man plays with cat toys. Despite thinking he did well, the audience was unresponsive except for two people.
ChapterPlaying with Yarn on Yahoo News
EpisodeWill Ferrell (LIVE SHOW)
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
In an interview, a former SNL cast member talks about how they dealt with sketches that weren't going well on the show, often committing or slowing down to make the most of the moment.
18:07 - 19:05 (00:57)
SNL
Summary
In an interview, a former SNL cast member talks about how they dealt with sketches that weren't going well on the show, often committing or slowing down to make the most of the moment.