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That Time John Mulaney And Writer Simon Rich Wrote An SNL Sketch That Flopped Within An Hour Of Them Meeting Each Other
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SNL alums John Mulaney and Simon Rich's first-ever collaboration went down in flames, but their longtime partnership has produced some of the show's funniest sketches.
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- Mulaney and Rich's initial meeting was a whirlwind, as they immediately started working on material and had a sketch flop within an hour.
- Despite this early stumble, Mulaney and Rich have gone on to become a dynamic comedic duo, co-writing some of the most acclaimed sketches in recent SNL history.
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John Mulaney, Simon Rich, Saturday Night Live