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Ben Stiller: My mom would've been better on SNL - AV Club

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Comedian Ben Stiller reveals he was no match for his mother's talents, as he opens up about his short-lived SNL stint and who he thinks could have owned the stage.
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  • Stiller quit SNL after just 4 episodes, feeling he was outshined by his mother Anne Meara, who he believes could have been a breakout star on the show
  • Meara, an acclaimed actress in her own right, never joined the SNL cast, but Stiller says her comedic chops were more than a match for the live sketch format
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Ben Stiller, Anne Meara, Saturday Night Live
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