Chapter

The Journey to Writing on SNL
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24:56 - 28:28 (03:31)

The speaker shares his journey to becoming a writer for SNL, from initially hanging around the show to submitting writing packets and eventually being brought on as a guest writer.

Clips
David Spade recalls Adam Sandler's attempts to come up with ideas for himself and Rob Schneider while on SNL and shares a bizarre incident involving Sandler holding a hammer in his butt.
24:56 - 25:51 (00:54)
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David Spade, Adam Sandler, SNL
Summary

David Spade recalls Adam Sandler's attempts to come up with ideas for himself and Rob Schneider while on SNL and shares a bizarre incident involving Sandler holding a hammer in his butt.

Chapter
The Journey to Writing on SNL
Episode
Judd Apatow
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A discussion about joining the cast of SNL and adapting to the changing of the guard.
25:51 - 27:25 (01:34)
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SNL
Summary

A discussion about joining the cast of SNL and adapting to the changing of the guard.

Chapter
The Journey to Writing on SNL
Episode
Judd Apatow
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A comedian talks about how he failed to get hired at SNL even after several attempts and a personal endorsement from Adam Sandler, who tried to convince Lorne Michaels to hire him.
27:25 - 28:28 (01:03)
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SNL Auditions
Summary

A comedian talks about how he failed to get hired at SNL even after several attempts and a personal endorsement from Adam Sandler, who tried to convince Lorne Michaels to hire him.

Chapter
The Journey to Writing on SNL
Episode
Judd Apatow
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade