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scrn logline
Iconic SNL alum Adam Sandler opens up about his unexpected firing from the legendary sketch show and the surprising reasons behind his departure.
beat sheet
- Adam Sandler revealed that he was actually fired from SNL, not just quitting, despite long-standing speculation that he left the show voluntarily.
- Sandler said new network executives at the time didn't care for him and fellow cast member Chris Farley, leading Lorne Michaels to essentially ask them to leave in a 'nice way' to protect them.
call sheet
Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Lorne Michaels, Saturday Night Live, NBC, Saturday Night Live