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The Saturday Night Movie Shows Billy Crystal Getting Cut From The Very First Episode, But Billy Crystal Is Here To Share His Take On What Really Happened
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Legendary funnyman Billy Crystal reveals the untold story behind his last-minute SNL debut cut in a new Hollywood tell-all
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- Turns out Crystal was actually the original pick for the show's very first cast, but was famously axed just minutes before the live broadcast in 1975
- In a candid interview, the comedy icon shares how the 'SNL' snub pushed him to reinvent his entire career, leading to iconic roles in films like 'When Harry Met Sally'
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Billy Crystal, Saturday Night Live, Saturday Night