Year after year, we enjoy watching our favorite stars tackle the daunting task of hosting Saturday Night Live. Regardless of whether you adore the episodes featuring talents like Scarlett Johansson, Keke Palmer, and Timothée Chalamet, one consistent truth appears to be that taking on an upcoming SNL hosting gig is a significant challenge for many of them. Interestingly, Glenn Close has recently shared the valuable guidance she received from Robin Williams before she hosted for the first time.
What Did Glenn Close Say About The Advice Robin Williams Gave Her Before Her First SNL Hosting Gig?
Opting to host Saturday Night Live is a role that most people would shy away from, given it involves entertaining hundreds of live audience members while simultaneously being watched by millions at home. This job requires not only handling the pressure of performing in such a high-profile setting, but also tackling a sketch comedy series – a genre that many celebrities may find challenging. To add to the stress, preparation for an SNL appearance is intense and lasts all week, with scripts and scenes often changing right up until showtime, necessitating the use of cue cards even for seasoned performers like Bowen Yang (as he insightfully pointed out).
It’s clear that the hosts may feel anxious for various reasons, but “Back in Action” actress Glenn Close shared some valuable guidance she received from Robin Williams prior to her first hosting gig in 1989. She disclosed this information in a conversation with People.
One day, I visited my good friend Robin Williams, and I asked him for some guidance regarding Saturday Night Live. He wisely suggested, “Just make sure not to do anything unless it seems funny to you, as you’ll get a lot of creative, wonderful suggestions.” I found his advice useful.
Wow, isn’t it amazing how fortunate Close was to have the late comedy legend Robin Williams as a friend, providing guidance during what seemed like a challenging process? For over five decades, many well-known figures have shared their thoughts on hosting Saturday Night Live, but I never considered the fundamental aspect of choosing which among numerous sketch ideas to include. Frankly, just contemplating that thought is causing me to feel overwhelmed and slightly queasy.
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The leading actress of the forthcoming series, titled “All’s Fair”, is set to debut later this year, and she expressed gratitude as things went smoothly during production, describing it as an enjoyable experience. She further mentioned that she had a wonderful time hosting, and subsequently took on the role again for the 1992 Saturday Night Live Christmas episode. Here’s hoping that any first-time hosts of the renowned show will have a friend as talented and wise as Robin Williams to seek guidance from.
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2025-01-29 23:07