Adam Sandler Remembers Getting Fired From “Saturday Night Live”

[@howardstern]

Watch Adam Sandler's full interview with Howard Stern here: siriusxm.us/2PhlAzO

[@glenjppaulson2097]

How do you fire the best two cast members!?? Farley & Sandler!?? SNL hasn't really been great since that..

[@josephkelley8641]

I always learn something from Adam - and I've been learning from The King (Howard) since grad school. /.

[@josephkelley8641]

First time I saw the nyc promo for "The New Cast" etc on SNL (Adam Sandler et al), I got a glimpse of Adam in the promo. Didn't know his name (yet), didn't know anyone's name from the new cast. But said whoever that kid is he's gonna be their next big thing. Adam Sandler. Just from the promo. .

[@MrBlizzard769]

I had the most amazing childhood with these dudes on tv . They don’t make em like This anymore .

[@paulepsimos8396]

Yo how do we watch the full interviews in Australia? Sirius is blocked here can you add these to KZbin?

[@richardbidinger2577]

I'm impressed with the fact that he's matured enough to recognize that his being fired probably was the best thing that happened to him. He doesn't hold a grudge. Good for him.

[@MaySpitfire]

He has everything he's ever wanted and more, why would he care.

[@maczetamaczeta189]

@@shojo8708 " especially if you didn't do anything wrong" Come on guys, don't be so eager to judge a scenario you clearly know so little about. Sandler was not the only one fired that day, Lorne replaced almost entire roster. He did that because SNL ratings mid 90's were at the ultimate low and the show was the closest to being canceled by NBC ever. After that he hired guys like Will Ferrell and it all start to shine once more. It was good call, seeing it from perspective, although not necessary Sandler's fault, as he was a good cast member. SNL just need refreshment once every decade.

[@terezinhacastrobarroso122]

@@shojo8708 😂🙏😪

[@porschecollector727]

The older you're get the more you realized that sometimes a misfortune is an opportunity for a fortune

[@mr.e1220]

He doesn't think it's the best thing that ever happened to him, he's just old and worn out and doesn't care right now because he had success. If they were interviewing a man that used to be famous from Saturday Night Live and never did anything after I guarantee you that he would be very bitter or worn out from age.

[@jasonmiller3134]

Stern keeps trying to get the Sandman to piss on Lorne, et al, but Sandler shows the wisdom and perspective that can come with years. Kudos to you, Adam Sandler.

[@edwardhernandez6668]

Yea he does, it's so obvious.

[@andrealert302]

You're upset Stern is trying to get Sandler to talk shit on Lorne? Do you have any idea what show this is?

It's clear that Sandler is older and wiser. Having said that, I'm suspicious that something on his part got him fired those many years ago. And that whatever it was, probably should remain unrevealed.

[@ApoloniaJones1976]

Jason Miller yeah, Howard is an excellent interviewer in many respects, but I notice he doesn’t simply ask a question and let the interviewee answer - he eggs them on; sort of tells them what he wants them to say.

[@DuuuvalTWD]

I thought stern was on point. Didn't want how Adam feels today to over shadow how he really felt then.

[@VeeLondon1449]

“I’m not good at saying goodbye” Adam Sandler I love this man. He is a good man xx

[@bdenise4164]

Baftagirl London lol you don’t even know him

[@scottleighton9149]

Thats apparent with the grown up movies

[@zp6097]

Baftagirl London, also you know he used to do movies with all his friends, get them cast whenever he could. Reaching back sorta thing. Lucky for us all his friends are funny as hell!

[@jacksonabernathy4211]

@Bafgirl London

[@larkmacallan4257]

Met a lot of celebrities and Sandler was the sweetest and most gracious of them all

[@FussyPickles]

I remember seeing him in Boston surrounded by like 20 kids, was the coolest thing.

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

Lark Macallan me too!

[@jackm4307]

Lark Macallan everyone says that I met a cab driver in cape cod, MA that said he tipped $100 and was hilarious the whole time with his family

[@Uncle_Drew_]

Lark Macallan I played basketball with him before, just me and my friends playing at the park we’ve been playing at our whole childhood and he shows up and plays with us. No one makes huge deal about it most fun two hours I had playing basketball

[@fe5018]

So... who was an asshole?

[@yeetyeeter3207]

Adam: Honestly SNL gave me great opportunities and I can’t be mad at them Stern: incorrect

[@monkeymonkerson]

lol!!

[@xjcrossx]

Haha so true

[@LilFletch926]

I love Adam Sandler so much, I work security and all my co-workers who have worked his events says hes an absolute joy to work for. Such a cool nice guy

[@kristenbarron1379]

I envy how he always remains humble. Freaking love Adam and all of his friends, such down to earth people.

[@jonathankeith524]

You wanna know about Adam Sandler's life? Just interview Howard Stern. Apparently he was there next to Adam his entire life.

[@zbetz]

No one tells other people what they think and feel like Howard.

[@gregsmasochisticcommentfac2244]

"I was probably sad into covering the sadness up with being mad." What a funny stage of grief, how we push down down sadness & choose anger, how anger gives us the illusion of being in control when it's the opposite. Love. Sandler. #SNL

[@clambroth1923]

That illusion driven by anger is EXACTLY what is needed to move into the most important stage - the pick yourself up and dust yourself off stage. It gets you some equilibrium and helps you to start looking forward not in the rear view mirror as you move away from the situation. Anger is good.

[@gickygackers]

Greg's Masochistic Comment Factory ok boomer

[@pdl46lundy55]

Anger is a secondary emotion......🤷‍♂️ We use it to protect ourselves from our more vulnerable feelings.

[@kirkstable]

There's so much power in forgiveness but Vindication is good too

[@SeanFerree]

Well said

[@kelvinmathew8993]

Adam showed them. One of the coolest guys in showbiz

[@AnarchoHumanism]

I have Stallone and Tim Allen to that coolest guys list.Also Yanni the musician was downright awesome to meet in person.

[@beachlife2968]

@@AnarchoHumanism Tim Allen wtf?

[@shrapnel77]

Sandler: "Yeah, I'll think about it." Manager: "I think you thought about it." Fuckin' hilarious.

[@newman447]

Sandler is so much more relaxed and open these days....great to see him speaking freely and confidently.

[@joemckim1183]

He would've never had the movie career that he had if he stayed on SNL. He would've had a few movies but if he tried to break out into movies in the late 90s instead of the mid 90s he it might not have been the perfect time for him to do movies like he did.

[@TRJ2241987]

Adam was already doing movies when he was still an SNL cast member...Coneheads with Dan Aykroyd, Airheads with Brendan Fraser, Mixed Nuts with Steve Martin, and Billy Madison all came out before he was let go by NBC. I remember he even did an Opera Man bit shitting on Tom Hanks for "never giving me a freaking chance-o!" I don't think it would have changed his career much to stay another year. That was 1995. His major successes with Wedding Singer and Waterboy weren't until 1998.

[@TRJ2241987]

I also feel like Adam's success with his audio comedy albums gets totally swept under the rug. He was going to be totally fine regardless

[@ForrestBreeze]

Joe McKim i completely disagree, i think he would have done just as well

[@hunterlee4412]

IF ONLY THEY DIDN'T FIRE HIM

[@copernicofelinis]

Lord, he could have turned into Jimmy Fallon.

[@bartman8876]

Sometimes being pushed away is the best thing that can ever happen to ya.

[@GutiFrags]

I’ll always love Adam Sandler, I grow up to him and he was there for me in a way, gave me an escape, idc how people bash his movies, the dude always has a place in my heart.

[@jenniferfranco1748]

Same

[@georgepanagiotou8673]

“Once again things that could have been brought to my attention YESTERDAY!!” 😆

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

Ditto!!!✌😂

[@garylindsey5174]

Lmao,just flipped over to that movie, in that scene, a couple of days ago and had to finish the line with him. Love it!

[@vickyham2013]

The wedding singer LOVE that movie!!

[@addydean8631]

Lol, every time I hear anyone in conversation start saying, "Once again..." I think of this line!! So damn funny!!!!

[@MsJoyce31202]

👍. I wondered what happened to him. SNL lost quite a few people behind that firing him and Farley.

[@anthonygalic4707]

Staying on SNL is the best thing to never happen to Adam. Some of his movies were great and some not so much. But we would never have any of them if he stayed on SNL. Fckin love you waterboy!!

[@defserg]

We would've never got Chubbs Peterson. MEESTA MEESTA!

[@SeanFerree]

Right on!

[@wiifii5.071]

just cus u have a job doesnt mean u dont have a side hustle... isnt will ferral still on SNL he still putting out good stuff

[@bryongilmore7274]

I love you Adam Sandler ! Your a brother from my childhood forever ! My favorite comedian ! HAPPY HOLIDAYS BROTHER !

[@geekheavy]

Howard getting so old, he’s trying to complete the story before Sandler can get a word out 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jacksonsilva6335]

Akeem Lawanson he’s always done that

[@trumancapote9097]

YES!! Noticed that. Why don't he STFU and let the GUEST finish his thought?!!

[@FavianTubeX]

Very annoying

[@bigdawg1758]

So true. I thought that I would miss hearing him on the radio everyday. It never happened. I don't miss it a bit and I'm not paying for radio just to hear him bait his quest and trying to make trouble.

[@Horzinicla]

Idk who you are but your channel banner is perfection

[@tylerdurden3347]

Adam is one of the most awesome people ever to come out of Saturday Night Live. He's an awesome guy who really knows how to take care of his friends. I'll go see any show that comes out of his Happy Madison Studio. You never know when lightning will strike. Mr. Deeds and Click are two of my favorite movies.

[@czskateralexn1ke]

Adam Sandler is a stand up guy

[@jayjones9225]

What a great guy Sandler is. That song he did about Chris Farley brought tears to my eyes. You did him proud buddy. And he’s had some great movies and SNL skits which stand the test of time

[@clarissar1528]

In my experience, the one time I ever got fired was the BEST thing that ever happened to me. It changed my life for the better. I was content in a place that didn’t elevate me. I for sure wouldn’t be where I am today had I still been there.

[@thepatsyfamily]

That Sandy Wexler impression was pretty spot on.

[@josephagar1005]

I didn't realize that he was fired.

[@ben5966]

Joseph Agar Same

[@joshuafoley302]

I thought he just phased out because of movie deals

[@stormanator01]

Him, chris Farley, and chris rock where fired

[@ToddB1234]

They fired Rock and Farley too

[@scottm8579]

@@ToddB1234 Chris Rock was fired 2 years before I believe. I always knew he was fired. Didn't know Chris and Adam were fired until now.

[@JS_1983]

I'm aging right behind him. one of my favorite people of all time

[@Thekronicalss]

Adam Sandler is a gem. He has always been one of my favorites.

[@4rcgv]

I actually appreciated Sandler as I got older, and I realize he is a really nice and talented guy.

[@Skzzlemister]

Letting go of anger and bitterness. This is the essence of growing older with grace. Bravo Adam

[@charlestonrezz5188]

The thing (for me) about Adam Sandler is that he is one of those few actors that can make a shitty movie but in the same time you're still glad that he still makes movies.. Since I was a kid (9 when Billy Madison came out) it's like you grow up with these actors and and feel like they're apart of your life.. Going through life's ups and downs.. When I see Adam Sandler has a new movie out it's almost a revert back to your childhood for a brief moment, I say thank God that he isn't some reclused movie star that makes you wonder where are they now. Keep making movies Adam, you always have my support!!!!

[@ryansmiley5495]

He's not a angry person just greatfull.

[@MaySpitfire]

id like to think i would aswell if i was a multi millionaire

[@AREA-oz2fx]

I agree. He's not an angry person, just grateful.

[@sharinglungs3226]

I liked how his manager let him know he was fired.

[@yprice850]

Glad he left because if he hadn't, we would be never gotten The Wedding Singer, which is one of my favorite movies.

[@shereesheree7735]

I 💖that movie & the soundtrack to it too!! 💯

[@Yngsatchvai]

YOU SUUUUUUUCK!!!!😂

[@zach3699]

Howard just trying to push Adams buttons that are no longer there. Good for you Adam! Keep coming with the surprises! We’re all loving it.

[@suzanneschulz8479]

I've had a crush on this guy. I love his old movies. Helped my depression. Thanks

[@davida6146]

This guy was my junior high hero! Thanks Sandler for making me laugh and inspiring me to make others laugh :) Now that I’m older, it’s not the movies or shows he’s be on/made than make me admire him, but rather his calm and kind persona which is so rare in Hollywood. Thank you!

[@DaveWillis1]

"yeah, I'll think about it". I think you thought about it. Lmao.

[@AnthonyDoesYouTube]

Need a manager like that in my life

[@tylerwinkle323]

1:21 Probably the greatest assembly of comedic talent in the past 40 years. Who in their right mind would want to break up that group!?

[@clintschroeder5717]

Probably the same guy that didn't think norm macdonald was funny. i mean this guy was a real jerk.

[@brandonelliott6152]

I loved SNL back then, but what happened was critics in general, absolutely dumped all over Season 20, Rolling Stone magazine even gave it a cover story calling it "Saturday Night Dead"! Combine that with a slight dip in ratings that year and NBC executives basically demanded the entire cast be gone, the only ppl that were back the next year were Norm McDonald, Tim Meadows, Molly Shannon, and David Spade, who only agreed to stay one more year as a favor to Lorne Michaels who wanted a veteran presence still on the show to help with the transition to basically a whole new cast!

[@yep9210]

He will always be Happy Gilmore to me, legend

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

Billy Madison to me.

[@alexandraschultz1481]

Yep the price is wrong bitch 😂

[@blackscreennoiseforrelaxat1517]

Yep Me too. That was the first movie I saw him in.

[@willsee7452]

Yep Billy Madison for me.

[@coolcat6303]

Yep He’ll always be the Waterboy to me 🏈😂

[@marcamico5254]

Adam Sandler,Chris Farley,David Spade,Kevin Nealon and Phil Hartman were legendary on SNL. Haven't watched ONE episode in over 15 years.

[@unclewalt1]

That's quite an accomplishment. You should put it on your resume.

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Tim Meadows. As Ike Turner: "I love you, KevinNealon!"

[@Madisonfrc]

Same forreal

[@ryanm7087]

Ngl Sandler lowkey hasn't aged much at all.

[@BudderB0y2222]

Hollywood’ll get you that

[@gwiz592]

Why would anybody question you about lying about that?

[@Levixne]

Hes been playing as a vampire for the last few years

[@yvesheinrich5013]

@@BudderB0y2222 Genetics say otherwise.

[@andromedaiscoming185]

He's aged WELL, but he did age.

[@SavageBunny1]

NO YELLING ON THE BUS!! 🤣 what a classic, RIP Crazy Chris.

[@origin1407]

CHRIS FARLEY.... HE" IS" LOVINGLY REMEMBERED BY ALL!!! IT SEEMED , HE LET US SEE HIS VULNERABILITIES, WHEN IT WASN'T POPULAR! ****REST IN PEACE AND POWER.. FARLEY DOING .THE " TOO TIGHT A SHIRT GUY." .WHEN .DANCIN WITH THE SWEETHEART PATRICK SWAYZE. SKIT" !!!! LOVED IT ***** !!! BOTH OF YALL!!!!! YALL ARE MISSED. ..THE WORLD IS LESS WITHOUT YALL!!! 😥😥😥❤

[@CHayden07]

Martini is a wino “I’ll turn this damn bus around... That’ll end your PRECIOUS little field trip pretty DAMN quick.. (inaudible meltdown)” 😂😂

[@stubkar]

"I think you've thought about it." Amazing.

[@TheYayaNet]

My friend who is a house keeper in pacific palisades, Ca, says he’s the nicest guy and always polite to all the workers. Just great stories about this guy in the comment section.

[@jstarr7506]

I always thought he left. Dude was blowing up the box office

[@dannyoprish272]

Ya me too.

[@fonzdj]

Me too looks like it worked out in the end too

[@buddyrevelle736]

His early movies actually didn't do well I don't think.. I loved them.. I even started wearing work boots with shorts to school after watching Billy Madison.

[@0okamino]

Either way, it clearly worked out very well for him. SNL was an opening act, and it was time for Sandler to get on with the rest of the show.

[@randybarrientes3724]

Merry Christmas legendary Howard Stern, Adam Sandler god bless.

[@veroosh]

I always liked them because even though some of his comedy was crass oh, there was always a level of Human Rights and values that he tried to share with others and Good Will towards others. That's important.

[@williamdellamonica1655]

Adam Sandler is humble and down to earth. Its amazing

[@UDONTCME111]

"Best guy in Hollywood." I haven't worked on one of his sets, but I have worked with people who have. That's what everyone says about him.

[@livelifeforaliving]

I love Adam Sandler. He presents to be such a mature and chill guy and I love every movie he's in.

[@ddcork82]

In his mobster voice "I think you've thought about it." LOL

[@autumn1231]

Sandler grew on me over the years and that's a great compliment.

[@jessd1952]

When Sandler came out with the audio comedy albums after SNL, he proved how good he was.

[@thatdudeuhate6649]

jess d yup. I still love They’re all gonna laugh at you

[@Loveilis]

Appreciate Adam while we have him. He has barely been here, but I have this feeling.

[@ecnogamers]

Adam Sandler is such a cool guy. Even though some of his movies aren't that great, hes a legend in his own way

[@taffycat93]

I love Adam Sandler! He always reminds me of my brother bc he's one person who has always made us both laugh!

[@Reizermo]

The stories he tells about his manager Sandy are always funny.

[@glenjppaulson2097]

*Sandlers' UNCUT GEMS FILM LOOKS SOOOOOO GOOD! Cant wait to see it this week. Gettin goid vibes & reviews!*

[@KevinMTV]

I think you thought about it

[@teeroh99]

That's some Jedi talk right there.

[@goldentheponyboy2400]

I Love You, Adam Sandler!! God Bless you and your family!!! 👍👍😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥🔥💙❤💙❤💙❤

[@liamhoward2208]

When you realize that Adam Sandler plays himself in all of his movies....

[@300zxdriver]

Liam Howard He’s got that part down pat.

[@joesmoe71]

Unfortunately I missed him but he was staying at a hotel I was at in New Hampshire, however people I know who were also staying there did meet him and got a bunch of pics, he's a super nice guy in person and that seems to be his rep overall among fans and fellow actors, just a total sweetheart that doesn't take himself too seriously

[@sophieunsolved]

Adam Sandler’s manager sounds like Bill Hader doing a Keith Morrison impression

[@foresmetwelve]

SNL gave a lot of big stars the chance they might not have otherwise gotten. Adam Sandler knows that and he's grateful even if he was angry/sad at the time. I'm glad he had that chance. He's one of a kind - a comedic artist.

[@thefantasyreview8709]

The idea of firing Sandler or Chris Farley from any Comedy based production is insane.

[@JugglerLou]

Getting fired or being let go is GREAT for anyone. You gain so much more in the long run!

[@Swazified]

Damn man idk why but I just got major nostalgia from this video 😔

[@DippyHippie]

Very classy statement,dear Adam!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@ringleader5150]

Love the sandman. He’s a class act every time

[@NFLbeatster]

Howard Stern is the best! Always gets the best questions in there. Relentless

[@ShooterSanoff]

Gets fired and then goes on to make every movie of my childhood hahahahaha

[@bretmoore6828]

Adam Sandler has always been one of my all-time favorite entertainers/actors. But more than that, he seems like a genuinely decent dude; like he'd be fun to hang out with.

[@Codeman9131]

Who was this nbc executive that didn’t want him OR Chris Farley back?

[@IanNewYashaTheFinalAct]

CODY I’m guessing Don Ohlmeyer? I think he wanted Norm MacDonald fired for all the OJ Simpson jokes he made on Weekend Update _pre-verdict_

[@Mark-ko2mr]

Chris Farley was a funny funny man. Life cut short in his prime. . Lol movies he had. . 👍

[@stevengrieco5269]

I saw Sandler this summer in New Jersey & he was hilarious...

[@MrNoSleepOSRS]

Stand up guy

[@DGRIFF]

Sandler seems to have reached a state of enlightenment. Good for him, I aim to reach higher levels of conciousness and STAY THERE.

[@VeeAmericanEagle]

Everything happens for a reason, Adam!

[@leax7061]

I watched all his movies as a kid in 90s, I know them by memory 🤣 I didn't know all these comedians used to be cast members from SNL, I grew up in Europe we didn't have snl 👹

[@EugeneAxe]

90's SNL was the most epic sketch comedy of all time.

[@JoshuaFrick3]

They're not wrong, though. I was in my teens at the time. Worshiped that early 90s cast. They had some phenomenal bits! Some much talent. Farley, Hartman, Rock, Sandler, Spade, McDonald, etc... But, the critics use to shit all over SNL at the time. It wasn't as good as it was in the 80s, yada yada yada

[@ktpinnacle]

While I don't enjoy everything he's created, everything he does is good natured and honest. I think it reflects who he is. It's good to see that a person like that can enjoy success.

[@bdizzzzy]

Legend

[@joe-joevalentine1313]

Best SNL episode in a LONG time. Romano Tours was probably my favorite skit ever.

[@dustinadamson7293]

"I want to live fast & die young." - Chris Farley

[@THOMAS2910able]

"I want to live fat and die young"

[@naoise555]

The sketch where they all jump in the polar bear enclosure at the zoo, is one of the all-time greatest.

[@OvSpP]

The world is better for him getting fired. Think of all the Adam Sandler movies we wouldn’t have if he had stayed!

[@andrewmachado6988]

I’ve always loved how SNL fires people, and then welcomes them back with open arms as a guest host years later. They did the same thing with Norm McDonald. His opening monologue was priceless.

[@rocktown5014]

I'd love to see Sandler do so more serious acting work like he did in 'Uncut Gems'. Comedians are often SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good acting in more serious roles.

[@sahej6939]

Nah more Hubie Halloween

[@gillbates365]

That an Under Armor, Trust the Process hoodie? 🔔 Feel the beat 76ers ❤💙

[@Myron90]

"I think you thought about it" 😂😂

[@telesto912]

My buddy works at a local resort where Adam Sandler stayed at a year or two ago, he said he was the coolest, kindest celebrity he ever met.

[@NowyouknowMusic]

“I think you thought about it” 😂

[@markmerkin3701]

Keeping it simple and still slapping dingers. Good for Adam 🕺👏

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

This guy is a freaking genious

[@Winston0Boogie]

I will always have a special place in my heart for Chris Farley and Adam Sandler.

[@dconfused9919]

I love " 50 First Dates" but Howard Whats with the head sets?

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

The Wedding Singer is my # 1!

[@skyavalanche]

Adam Sandler is a Gem, uncut or otherwise.

[@Outnumbered001]

Still looks good for his age.

[@dustin5007]

Sandler taking the high road and seeing what a blessing a bad thing like being fired actually can be. It's no wonder he is so successful.