The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast Japanese Office
Dec 16, 2024
John Lutz, an actor and comedian best known from 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live, joins the hosts for laughs and insights. They dive into the making of the digital short 'Japanese Office' and share hilarious tales about working with Ricky Gervais. The conversation touches on the quirks of cultural representation in comedy and memorable moments from their early careers, including the unforgettable Usher and Steve Carell sketches. Expect a mix of uproarious anecdotes and a nostalgic look at the unpredictability of sketch comedy!
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Lutz's Dual Role
- John Lutz worked as an SNL writer.
- He also played a writer on 30 Rock, sometimes getting paid as an extra.
Olive Garden Grease
- In college, John Lutz greased a waiter's palm at Olive Garden.
- He did this to impress a date, but it didn't work.
Gervais Introduction
- Ricky Gervais introduced The Lonely Island's SNL short "Japanese Office".
- He jokingly criticized the American version of The Office for copying the British version.