The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast Lettuce
Apr 15, 2024
Guest Fred Armisen discusses the infamous digital short 'Lettuce' with The Lonely Island guys, reminiscing about hilarious moments in sketches like Taco Town and Sweater. They also touch on sketch creation challenges at SNL and the dynamics of independent filmmaking.
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Dane Cook's Double Duty
- Dane Cook hosted SNL twice in one year, a rare feat.
- This was during the Lonely Island's first season on the show.
James Blunt Space Musical
- A James Blunt-themed space musical about robots, ball bearings, and mistaken meanings was pitched but rejected.
- Andy Samberg performed it once with Carrie Brownstein.
Egyptian Sketch
- The "Egyptian" sketch, featuring Dane Cook and Chris Parnell, involved repetitive "Walk Like an Egyptian" exercises.
- It reached dress rehearsal but was cut before airing.