Chris Kattan's SNL Mango Character Was Based on His Ex, Dog and an Orlando Stripper

Chris Kattan reveals the origin of popular characters like Mr. Peepers, Mango and The Roxbury Guys and discusses other behind-the-scenes revelations from his Saturday Night Live days.
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Chris Kattan's SNL Mango Character Was Based on His Ex, Dog and an Orlando Stripper
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[@UncleAnaesthesia]

The Mango skits were soooo hilarious. Barely anyone knows this great character.

[@WheelzOfFortune]

Such is Mango!

[@CHRISRepAZ]

Really?

[@FBB87]

UncleAnaesthesia I’m more of Wayne’s World fan but Mango was my late aunt’s favorite recurring SNL character.

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

@@FBB87 Do you remember a Mango skit with Garth Brooks? Funniest shit evarrrr. He becomes infatuated with Mango and lusts after her, but she's playing coy and teases him like Kattan's dog.

[@josephkelley8641]

Mango was more than a character - Mango was for real - in a different day/age (the present) Mango woulda taken off before all other characters/stars. cuz it's about Timing - and Mango was there-before-Mango's-time. .

[@hoochiemoochie89]

I feel so bad for him. He was one of my favorites. I never understood why he and Cheri Oteri never did much after SNL

[@annajacob7981]

Love them both! Soooo underrated

[@pickaname29]

Corky Romano

[@sabbracadabra8367]

Why do you feel bad for him?

[@gtrman12887]

They were said to have been difficult to work with (both of them).

[@rabbitttz]

@@pickaname29 would you guys like some cookies?

[@miasantiago4583]

Met him in a club in FL a long time ago and he was so gracious, I couldn't find my handy camera (as there were no cell phones with cameras at that time) so I could snap a photo and he waited until I found it in my bag. He made many people laugh, God bless him, he's been through so much with his back injuries and it's time to give him back some love...

[@kingsemperor4331]

@Alex He broke his neck in a skit.

[@ZeeZee9]

When did he break his back?

[@sarahfuller5482]

I was always shocked that he never got big after snl! He was my favourite!

[@nemasis3134]

That's because he broke his neck. I literally just found out today. He was the man back in the day.

[@xyoungdipsetx]

Same wish he did more comedy more

[@saradean6592]

he still does standup and he has a sketch show on youtube called hey kattan

[@melissasaint3283]

Lol, my Mom still makes Mango jokes. Such a great, insane character

[@matthewcasey6936]

melissa saint mine too lol

[@thesingleequestrian413]

I loved the Mango character! The skit with Garth Brooks kills me.

[@nativeflutterbynails3016]

Omg it was Freakin hilarious especially at the end,

[@sleb1015]

I want to see it again

[@DWish808]

Chris is way too underrated. Hilarious dude. There needs to be a reunion show!

[@maggiemoran7747]

I’ve noticed that when he’s doing skits there really isn’t any comparison to him, but doing a one on one interview like this, he is very laid-back and tends to be more serious so maybe that’s why…

[@corylee9531]

He can't do anything physical like he used to and that was really his expertise.

[@chocloditelensman]

Underrated ? He’s one of the all-time best !

[@OneLickLess]

Maybe these two should switch seats

[@maximusolivia9982]

@@maggiemoran7747like may comics… he is just more of a improv/ sketch comic performer . Not necessarily good at standup or naturally funny. Another example is Ben stiller . Amazing comic actor , director and sketch performer . But He comes across in interviews as a little angry and a little boring.

[@luvyou-baby]

I shake my head to that song like in the skit till this day

[@kungfukid4124]

luvyou baby, me too. I’m going to put the song on and get ready for the day. *Rolling my window down, just in case.*

[@jenniferpiper4293]

Die hard fan rite!

[@sunowl5301]

Kung Fu Kid 😂💕

[@roxanneburton24]

I loved when Jimmy thanked him for being nice to him on SNL. Even though I don't really care much for Fallon I thought that was very sincere and nice of him. Fallon was the new guy with that SNL cast.

[@sgshumblecrumb6046]

Fallon's a nice dullard. He's also a talented impressionist when he's not too busy laughing during his performance.

[@kristovj827]

Chris Kattan is a legend. Put sme respect on his name

[@nopejoeandangie]

is u done or is u Mango? keep my Mango outchyea mouths

[@hhgggg7157]

*her name

[@kristovj827]

Norm smiles from the heavens

[@NewMessage]

Even Haddaway thinks of Chris when they play that song.

[@VincentJNewman]

What....

[@ajbeard2444]

Is that true?

[@gizmocrue73dw]

Who or what the fuck is haddaway?

[@ronburgundy244]

@@gizmocrue73dw the band behind the song "What is love?"

[@gizmocrue73dw]

Ron Burgundy .. OK.. I never knew who did that song.. I guess a one hit wonder.

[@HealthyandLovingLife]

My two favorite casts were the ones with Sandler/Farley/Spade and Kattan/Breuer/Ferrell/Shannon/Oteri etc. They were so original! Best years, hands down!

[@cha4onda]

Omg I loved Mr Peepers. When he ate an apple 😂

[@cmorales228]

Did u watch the papa peepers lol

[@Ben_Buchholz]

Mr. Peepers is in attack mode. Any sudden movements and he could bite your head off.

[@davysmith8569]

met him on a plane once in passing, really nice guy! i didnt bother him for an autograph but im sure he would have given one. cool dude for sure

[@gerardedwards1980]

davy Smith awsome 🖒😎

[@ashleycmusic]

My heart broke when I read about his accident, he was one of the best!! Respect the greats.

[@xyoungdipsetx]

What happened to him

[@ZeeZee9]

What happened?

[@NYYLefty-sz9qe]

He broke his neck during a skit in SNL. Google it

[@cupcakes1087]

Night At The Roxbury is a classic!

[@BlakieTT]

That crowd reaction for the picture of Mango... shame. :\

[@user-ey2yo7zt1l]

Chris Kattan has the best SNL skits hands-down legend.

[@greatspirit]

No!

[@horizonsky9269]

Chris kattan one of the best that we don't see or hear much of love this guy

[@jeffersonjive4871]

" I broke the window again " 😂🤣

[@cattathat]

Come on audience!!! Chris Kattan is hilarious and those characters from SNL.

[@viviannichols3582]

This is an audience that finds Jimmy Fallon funny. What do you expect?

[@jayerm]

I loved Chris Kattan. One of my favorite Mango sketches was when David Duchovny was obsessed with him. The skit was hilarious.

[@sofiazambetti6656]

He’s talking about my mom and he ended up introducing my parents to each other so thanks!

[@familylifetoo9541]

Seriously ?

[@georgepedone8506]

Poor guy broke his neck on a skit in Snl

[@fearmonkey]

I enjoyed his Antonio banderas skits..."ahh too sexy"

[@Ben_Buchholz]

The how do you say... ah yes. Show.

[@roxanneburton24]

Those were my favorite 🤣

[@jamiedoughty6703]

Hilarious!

[@sarasteinberg2905]

Baht I mahst...

[@traceeferrell1734]

He was always and still is one of my favorites! Love him!

[@corzocorzo7990]

A Night at the Roxbury 🤘🤟 Legends Chris Kattan and Will Ferrell

[@hectorruiz6972]

Chris Kattan is very underrated

[@mckernan603]

No he’s not

[@danburns4003]

You spelled shit wrong

[@None-gc2ee]

That cervical injury really messed with his ability to be a physical comedian

[@carolea1629]

He is really such a physical comedian. Kids, watch *Corky Romano* , still one of my favorite movies ever!

[@ihateithere87]

Lmao no one understands me when I quote it!

[@codyquinn8646]

"Ya guys want some cookiesss?"

[@ihateithere87]

@@codyquinn8646 I just thought I could get some heroin and we could all go out and commit some hate crimes and stuff! Hahaahaa

[@codyquinn8646]

@@ihateithere87 love Corky romano! Definitely a classic!

[@Ian-xd2in]

I should buy a boat!

[@joeharwell92]

When i see him i feel in the 90's

[@amandaschmidt9528]

Most underrated SNL cast member of all time.

[@smokythecameraman]

yeah, i also liked tim meadows but he's always on different things. after corky ramano i never saw chris again which is a shame

[@faunaflage]

I still impersonate Walken singing to Mango. "Maaaaango....I can't believe I finally found yooooou....Maaaaango..."

[@russelljennings4065]

I miss this guy. I miss the old snl they need to bring a whole group back for one week. Would be great.

[@robdcollector2808]

Russell Jennings ...they need a reunion. Atleast adam sandler does cool movies with most members

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

That would be Epic!

[@joshrobert1059]

4:03 ! O lord.. that bring so many memories! Night at Roxbury! such a classic!

[@85meltor]

It is true every time I hear the song I think of Roxbury and then I feel like watching the movie!

[@kellybelly1004]

Such a genius and great comedian. I only discovered mango like...two years ago but afterwards, i looked up every skit i could from chris kattan~ he is brilliant

[@drummer25cjj]

He really kind of looks and sounds like a taller version of Verne Troyer

[@QTCutes]

CJ Jeiven YESSSSS THAT IS WHO HE REMINDS ME OF!!! Kayan should have played Dr Evil lol

[@ashleywills8761]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 my ribs

[@jaycliinuy4627]

CJ Jeiven I've seen it before too. 😂

[@formeitwastuesday.1515]

Thomas Haden Church is actually the tallest form of them.

[@supachaloopa3611]

Chris broke his neck in an SNL sketch and had multiple neck/spine surgeries, which left him in this condition. Poor guy. Here's more info- kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5jNnJKeapmebM0

[@mrsindianmonroe]

I always remember him from as Agent Piss Ant😂

[@vladimirvaynkhadler8726]

its french

[@macmizzo9028]

It's pissant!!

[@dillonmiskell5035]

Question, do you have a question!!! Lol!!!

[@StuckOnReplay]

Corky Romano!

[@macmizzo9028]

One of my favorite lines is "you guys want some cookies?!" That was a funny ass movie!!

[@TK-ij2xi]

Every time I see mango anything in a store I always whisper, "Mannngoooo....." and no one gets it. I was the only SNL fan in the family.

[@omarchandler4983]

He thinks his Dalmatian was giving him a come hither look? And whenever I hear the song What Is Love, I automatically start doing that head move😂

[@jonsmith9379]

Kattan is hilarious..never laughed so hard than when watching his skits on SNL..

[@cas4040]

I miss the old crew. I love Chris so much.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

The lack of applause for Mango is a travesty

[@dontdiscriminatehateeveryo9263]

If you didn't grow up in that 90s then you probably don't know about mango. Some of them probably don't even know who Chris is. SNL's prime is past them and they should just end the show. It stopped being funny 20 years ago. There's no originality left and it's just them mocking others. It's a stale format and people are bored.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

@@dontdiscriminatehateeveryo9263 yeah... Clear I understand how generations work

[@Citrusfruits50]

Yeah SNL’s greatest time was from 1990-1999.. Carvey,Rock, Myers, Shannon, Kattan, Farley etc.. etc... so many 90s greats 😔

[@comedycat2]

@Vincent H. and Conan and Bob Odenkirk on the same writing staff back in the day 😲 Explains why the late 80s/early 90s SNL era was always my favorite.

[@aliciaestrada6049]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that..... Sheeesh!! Youth don't even know what they're missing lol

[@greenmile4233]

I love his character where he plays the drill Sargeant who is unintelligible...so dang hilarious

[@robertamato358]

I miss Chris Kattan. Funniest guy ever! So sad what happened to him. I guess that’s the risk you run engaging in such physical comedy. All the best to him in the future.

[@hashtag6779]

99

[@ZeeZee9]

What happened?

[@eduardocastillo6527]

Kattan looks like a slightly younger Larry King now.

[@geowright31]

He looks like Jimmy fallon

[@EmmettLBrown2015]

What an awesome guy, I loved him on SNL, He deserved to get more credit than he got

[@monicapyle]

I loved his goth talk sketches

[@johncbeer]

"No Chris, break a LEG!" Man I love Kattan. I feel like I'm the one guy who never gets tired of Roxbury and Corky. Chris has made me laugh so hard I've had to pause movies. He did not deserve that injury.

[@daybellinej813]

YES! I LOVE KATTAN

[@moballardful]

Dam. This was really good to set. Chris Kattan never got his flowers. He was a great sketch comedian.

[@SalveRegina8]

He’s so awesome. You’ve been missed!!! Icon of my adolescence.

[@LuneyTune72]

The poor guy is so stiff from when he broke his neck years ago in a skit.

[@tigergreg8]

I was wondering what was going on. I thought he had a brace on or had some kind of disability

[@cigoramos1971]

Yes, that’s right, and I don’t think they ever did anything for him. A shame really, such a wonderful comedian! :(

[@benjaminmateles1353]

@이낸시 He got physical therapy and his doctor told him to stay in bed for six months and he’d be back up but instead he waited six weeks and made things worse.

[@deannahowkins202]

Oh wow. Never heard of that! Poor guy.

[@samanthab1923]

Can barely sit up.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

God o love this guy. He has made me laugh so many times. A great comedian.

[@jenniferpiper4293]

Corky Ramono! "I should buy a boat!" Watching Dwayne Johnson play this role along side Kattan was pricelessly epic SNL moment!

[@gizmocrue73dw]

I saw him doing a meet and greet at a mall in Richmond VA 2016. It was kinda sad because he was sitting at a table watching people walk by and they would just glance over at him and keep on walking. Only Myself and about 10 others lined up to get a handshake and an autographed hat. Nobody knew who the fuck he was. But he was really cool about it and kept smiling. Good guy.

[@LoveBaseballLove]

I loooooved Mango hahaha

[@kanyh.2624]

Thank you for all the laughs I have with the amazing carácter of mango 😂😂❤️👏👏 mango the best carácter of SNL for sure !!

[@marsay82]

Love you, Chris!

[@sparty54]

A Night at the Roxbury was my first favorite movie in the world! I love them so much

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

Liked him in Night at the Roxbury and Corky Romano and Undercover Brother.

[@TamaraPHILIPPIANS43]

Ha, loved this!! I wanna get one of those "FALLON" t-shirts!!♥️

[@ruthiemay4799]

My absolute favorite Kattan character was Mr. Forester. Awesome!!!

[@Reunion4ever]

Love him!

[@KissingMedusa]

I literally love love love his sense of humor probably the best comedian ever 🥰😍😍

[@Nayops23]

Chris’s hilarious like always❗️👏🏼

[@onerealtyvideo]

one of the best!

[@belindabattistelli-meeker504]

Jimmy Fallon is so sweet to Chris Kattan-this is a very sweet and endearing interview. I love Chris Kattan and Jimmy !

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Such an underrated comic

[@merandalattanze3033]

He is the BEST!!

[@MiniM69]

So happy to see him again looking well!

[@fadnama]

Mr. Peepers is my all-time favorite SNL character! ❤️

[@scubamarilu]

I loved Chris, so funny! Didnt know about his injured, glad he is fine.

[@Wafflesistas]

He's so hilarious! I love corky Romano and night at the Roxbury. Growing up my mom loved the character so much she bought me gold shorts for around the house and I'd pretend to be mango! Lol 😂

[@TomRiddleMeThisSpock]

I love Chris Kattan,

[@toriam15]

Kris is so funny. Love all his characters.

[@victordemarco01]

Poor guy. I love him so much. I didn't know this.

[@mrgalvez11]

What a gifted human being. I never realized that he broke his neck doing one of his skits. He's still cracking me up. God bless him.

[@JosiePC44]

The sketch as Mango with Christopher Walkan. Omg. Classic. One of my favorites.

[@jameslyons6655]

Saw him last year at a comedy show in NJ. He was so funny but at the same time generous, vulnerable, gracious, honest and open. Really a memorable and enjoyable evening. If he is in your area don’t miss him n

[@annapaulinamedinacastillo6160]

I'm so happy.

[@ladytyphon7261]

Mango and Gwynnie doing “Summer lovin” still makes me happy on a crappy day 😂

[@eewilson9835]

This guy is a national treasure for films as well as everything else!!! He is untouchable and knows how to own it, he rules comedy as the cold read quick dish man, there are not enough post coming of age characters but this guy got em.

[@leosilva4144]

roxbury with jim carrey was one of my favorite from many of the roxbury scits i love the roxbury act in general and chris kattan was one of my favorites

[@TranceXZero]

I got to meet and greet Chris a few years ago, he's adorable cause he's so short and so funny :D

[@fandude7]

Chris is awesome. Want to see him in more movies.

[@christopheroneill77]

I love how personality neutral he was about his stuff and super laid back

[@Tigerfied67]

he is freaking hilarious!!!! ALL of his characters

[@Renegade_2023]

So much respect. A crazy genius

[@GRBmusicPR]

Chris Kattan should host SNL's season finale!

[@dtfg-33]

Still one of the funniest and most talented persons! Love Mango!

[@rhinoblessnyc8324]

🤗😄👏🏼💪🏼He looks amazing always funny❤

[@badgrfan1256]

everything he says or does is funny! Kattan needs a show!

[@fadnama]

This❗️

[@johnstamos8403]

The truth, Tracy Morgan reveals it on Howard stern. That racheal dretch, and Chris kattan both were rude and thought they were better then other cast members. Extremely rude guy. Hence why he’s had no career after, no one on the show liked hom

[@danburns4003]

​@@johnstamos8403yup norm macdonald more or less said the same thing

[@AmandaaRose]

A legend 🖤

[@KHoltzie]

My favorite was when he played Suel Forester-Southern whatever! 🤣🤣🤣

[@wolfman8449]

Chris kattan has the voice of vern troyer and Warwick Davis combined

[@traceysumner4781]

I love that song too

[@6996meow]

What's wrong with this crowd. Are they all 20? The Mango! He's Legend! 🥭

[@riotfan8245]

Love Chris!