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scrn logline
SNL nixes Dylan sketch due to budget concerns, but fans finally get to see James Austin Johnson's acclaimed impression
beat sheet
- James Austin Johnson, SNL's master of celebrity impressions, pitched a 'Like a Rolling Stone' parody sketch featuring his spot-on Dylan, but the show deemed it 'too expensive' to produce
- Johnson's Dylan has become a fan favorite, with his uncanny ability to capture the legendary singer-songwriter's iconic rasp and mannerisms - now audiences will finally get to see it in action on the show
call sheet
James Austin Johnson, Bob Dylan, SNL, Saturday Night Live, 'Like a Rolling Stone'