Adam Carolla Show Darrell Hammond Reflects On His SNL Days + Andy Cowan Talks Writing for Seinfeld + Hunter Biden GOES OFF!
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Jul 23, 2025 Darrell Hammond, actor and comedian famous for his Saturday Night Live impressions, reminisces about taking over as the show's announcer and shares a wild tale about a night in a Bahamian jail. Andy Cowan, a seasoned writer known for his work on Seinfeld, discusses the creative process behind iconic sitcoms and reveals anecdotes from pitching ideas to Larry David. The conversation also dives into Hunter Biden's controversial interview, touching on his family legacy and implications for political discourse.
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Darrell's Don Pardo Comeback
- Darrell Hammond had to invent a character voice to replace Don Pardo as SNL announcer.
- He worked to blend Pardo’s style while creating something new and fitting for modern SNL.
SNL Clinton Saddam Sketch
- Darrell Hammond recounts an SNL sketch where Clinton is on a call with Saddam Hussein and Monica Lewinsky.
- He recalls performing it but only vaguely remembers the dialogue years later.
SNL Impressions Are Caricatures
- Darrell learned that impressions on SNL must be exaggerated caricatures, not exact copies.
- He compares his approach to Hirschfeld’s caricatures, focusing on memorable features for humor.
