What Is The Mamet Scam? Molly Shannon's Foolproof Way To Meet Acting Agents In L.A.

[@laalaa99stl]

Molly Shannon is definitely her own rainbow!

[@tolleypowell1426]

If I could thumbs this up more than once I would!!

[@Sindollx666x]

I love this comment!

[@JoeLink56]

She’s my rainbow!!!

[@oshunbleu6511]

Wonderful way to express her personality! She's just a blast of fun all ways ;)

[@jacovawernett3077]

No one is their own rainbow.

[@tyrannosaurusburke]

A lot of people don't give Molly Shannon credit for this, but she's really one of the big reasons SNL is still on the air today, and NBC didn't fire Lorne Michaels.

[@dianapevtsov]

Yes, she helped fill the void left by Jan Hooks, which was a tall order, almost impossible. Talent. And I find her very winning and sweet in the movie FUN MOM DINNER.

[@adctd2gtr]

Oh, I would love to learn more about this story!

[@ShaneBro]

Saw her on Howard Stern and she is so energetic on both shows telling this story. Sometimes people that do the rounds are not as fun as this when having to tell the same story over and over. She is amazing. SUPA STAR!

[@FacheChanteDeux]

She should make a movie based on the Mamet scam, it would be hilarious. David Mamet could make a cameo and his daughter Zosia should play the lead!

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Nice comment, Zosia, but I see through you 😂

[@divagirllove3977]

I just love her!

[@amyjackson8725]

I was thinking the same thing!!

[@thangtran8378]

Yes. Agreed 100% . What she gave us in this one segment is the framework for an excellent movie screenplay. I hope she runs with it and have the movie materialized. I know I would watch this movie 😀 . I know other movies have been made just from newspapers article (not even based on a whole book) so why not from a talk show segment? 😀

[@brianquincyscott1955]

I would watch the hell out of that...

[@PADS62]

She's just The CUTEST, I Miss her on Saturday Night Live! But also sooo happy She's gone on to do So much More!! You're Awesome Miss Molly! Love, Hugs & blessings ❤🤗🙏

[@simgem]

Molly is one of my favorite SNL cast members of all time, can't wait to read her book! In the meantime I'll just KICK, STRETCH, and KICK! I'm (not) 50!

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

There may be more to her than just a wonderful comedian on the outside. She so easily revealed that she scammed, cheated and lied many many times. That's aberrant behavior. Scammers have unhealthy minds. When they're comfortable doing "minor" crimes, they then move to doing worse things. Please don't idolize people, especially their bad behaviors. It's what led to trumplestilskin - people overlooking his "minor" crimes. The most dangerous are ones who appear nice, charming, innocent -- but they've fooled you (maybe they're not).

[@aiai-j7i]

@@ITSME-nd4xy Yeah you are right, but can we make an exception in her case? I get what you are saying...it's basically being a con artist but I hope this was just a desperate actor thing to get her foot in the door.

[@axs62]

@@ITSME-nd4xy Let me guess..... Psych major

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

@@aiai-j7i Sure, we can make an exception for anyone. Let's make an exception for Putin too. He's just a leader trying to help his own people (and just his bank account). Right? I suppose there are no selfish motives to scamming. Right? You sound certain that no one else was hurt when Molly took the job from another actor -- who may have been a better actor (and definitely a better person). Right?

[@darkskyinwinter]

Sometimes when I get really really nervous I put my hands under my armpits and then I smell 'em like thissssssssss

[@vivavasquez]

Molly Shannon makes this world a better place as does your whole crew , thank you Steven Colbert .

[@got2snowboard]

I wish I could buy her audiobook but rather than her reading from it (which would be awesome on its own) just have her tell the stories of her life the way she does in this clip, which is every interview she does! I remember buying the “SNL Best of Molly Shannon” DVD and there were extra features including a few appearances on Conan and that’s when I realized one of my favourite SNL cast members was even more hilarious off the show. Seriously, watch every interview she’s done, they’re the best. If I could have anyone at my dinner table, it’s Molly!

[@suemick8709]

She's so lovely and hilarious. I just love Molly.

[@claude_in_Cincinnati]

I just missed the first two-thirds of this because I was balling my eyes out from her last segment!!! 😂😭😭🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😆😆😁😁

[@TheGreatAtario]

*bawling

[@galahadgarza6905]

Oh Molly! You are not a hustler. You are a survivor! Love you~GG

[@mikeclarke952]

I've always liked Molly, but now I think I love her.

[@judd442009]

Molly Shannon is the epitome of "joie de vivre."

[@bgraunitz6175]

I just love Molly's energy and enthusiasm for life!! Her laughter is contagious and her smile is infectious!! Just listening to her speak gave me enough energy to conquer the day!!!! 💯❤️

[@bethfiori4708]

Her enthusiasm is a thing of beauty.

[@jamilahana1728]

I absolutely LOVE Molly Shannon! She's one of my favorite actors with Joan Cusack. She's an absolute delight! God bless her🙏🙏😍🤩💖💖💖👍👍👍👍

[@kathkakim]

Notice how hard Stephen Colbert is laughing as they open the segment.

[@leora_in_london]

Had to rewind it and see! She rlly made him LAUGH!

[@gabbieweatherman6468]

Molly Shannon is ABSOLUTELY THE BEST, GENUINE, SWEET PERSON 💕 💞 ♥ 💜 💙 🧡

[@UkeCan1]

Hollywood agents brace for a sudden influx of enthusiastic calls from fake assistants to famous New York entertainment people recommending the next hot superstar.

[@Sindollx666x]

One of my favorite Molly Shannon roles was her in Wet Hot American Summer. She's brilliant.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

That movie was free on youtube over the pandemic and it was a blast!

[@weezadam]

Yes! Gail is a great character! Cult classic

[@NewMessage]

There's a movie script in that scam... C'mon Netflix!

[@billgreen1861]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing.

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

Unhealthy people scam others. Scamming is a type of mental aberration. This should not be applauded!! Would you like it if everyone started scamming everyone? What if someone scammed your aged parents?

[@TitoHerreraB]

Molly is a QUEEN!!!! Beautiful woman, extremely talented, and her charisma... OMG. She is ADORABLE!!! COMEDY ROYALTY ALL THE WAY!!!! Forever her fan!

[@joanbennettnyc]

I work on Broadway shows. There are dozens of variations of this scam -- most offices check every "referral" nowadays so it doesn't work anymore. Recently, a guy claimed to have major studio backing and wanted a meeting about a huge project. When we called the studio, it was a direct-to-video Christian-themed one-woman operation in Georgia that didn't have a thousand in the bank let alone $150-million. The scammer said we must have called the wrong studio and gave us a phone number... to the same studio. We report them all to local & state police.

[@hilarykey8189]

The open-mouthed look on his face of pain/pleasure/surprise is totally new for TV - he has never made that face before. I love love love her, him, and the whole world now. 💛

[@nomadicroadrat]

Molly Shannon! Effervescence personified.

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

...with a crooked mind. Scammers have unhealthy minds. Don't idolize people. It's how we got trumplestilskin.

[@last7509]

cocaine is a hell of a drug

[@thangtran8378]

A movie should be made from this story. What Molly gave us in this one segment is the framework for an excellent movie screenplay. It has all the elements of a wonderful comedy script here. I hope she runs with it and have the movie materialized. I know I would watch this movie 😀 . Why the heck not? I know other movies have been made from a lot less base materials (some films were developed and made from just newspapers article, not even a whole book) so why not a movie developed from a tv talk show segment? 😀

[@johnjohnson3709]

The world needs to always protect and love Molly. She’s a treasure!! ❤️

[@debbiedean3165]

❤️😂 Love Molly Shannon, no matter what she is doing she always makes me smile ❤️

[@catdoggie9041]

This is a very believable story. I noticed that when I mentioned that my professor referred me to a business, (a truth) I was always granted an interview. The pattern showed that they were clearly doing the nicety to him insodoing rather than me.

[@lyndi9082]

Molly Shannon is such a genuine beautiful person... and funny! Love her!!

[@hiplessboy]

This was the best. Gonna go get that book.

[@eay675]

What a ball of energy! She has the ability to take you on such a roller coaster ride when you watch her. She’s fantastic. And the book was great. She was amazing on SNL. One of my favorite actresses love her

[@robinsiciliano8923]

OMG! Watched Molly promoting this book on a few shows and she is such a delight!

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Vivacious, gigglelicious, effervescent Molly! Love you!

[@KCNwokoye]

Wow wonderful Molly, so full of life and joy. Love her.

[@James__Gregory]

This book was the most enjoyable read/listen in a LONG time! Such a beautiful, funny, and emotional read by a wonderful person!

[@Trippp550]

I can’t say I was ever a huge fan of Molly, but I always thought she was funny in SNL. But I never saw her just have a conversation with someone and Omgosh, she is so adorable! I love her personality. She seems like someone I’d be friends with if I knew her growing up. So sad to find out about the loss of her family, I didn’t know that. Hopefully her book comes out on auditable. Love to hear her narrate it herself.

[@Sindollx666x]

That's an incredible story!

[@MrDJH3]

She needs to write the 90 minute movie Mamet Scam.😊

[@tatianapoltavets1996]

She's just wonderful!❤️

[@mikeblair2594]

Molly Shannon is an absolute fangirl. Its kinda cute to see and all the gods know Colbert deserves it.

[@douglaswild3852]

Omg!! I just love Molly!! I could listen to her and her life stories ALL DAY!! Comedy GOLD!!!

[@ceevee7]

I love her energy so much I want to hug her!!! Such a joy!!

[@lisahamrick4061]

That's an amazing story! You are a hustler.

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

Hustlers are scammers. They lie and cheat... and do more unethical things. If she admitted to this, what else has she done? Do you want a world full of "hustlers" and scammers... who cheat your aged parents? You surely like that trump is a hustler - i.e. con man?

[@loonylaura85]

They had doing what they did! 😱 👏

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

@@loonylaura85 All criminals have . Murderers have even most (sorry, if you spot the pun)... so are you saying having guts is always good? Do you not see her scamming was aberrant behavior. A kid who lies to every teacher also has guts, but that's a sign of serious problems.

[@grnddesign]

She is an absolute delight!! Hollywood - cast her in movies!!!

[@judd442009]

Molly: "I'm a hustler, baby!"

[@RaulAPinto]

We need... 1) A documentary. I want interviews with all those legendary cast directors. 2) A movie. Written by David Mamet. Or Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Florence Pugh in the lead.

[@ronniemontgomery4394]

You got to work with what you got. Great story and I will always remember that you got to work with what you got. Failure is not an option . And I will proudly display her book.

[@anniehuckerby9281]

Molly Shannon How I have Always Love You and watch every thing your on, SNL I still laugh no matter how many times I watch same episodes 🤣 Now love you even more after hearing your loss at such a young age ❤ I must get your book and know I will love it!! Bless your heart ❤

[@moniquegrace1601]

I didn’t know Molly was on Twin Peaks!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@robgable2426]

Molly is a true SUPERSTAR!!!

[@susannet.401]

OMG I didn’t know her.. didn’t know she’s such a delight .. wasn’t planning to watch but sooo glad I did

[@eddee6329]

OMG, she is such a beautiful person, and so inspiring!

[@Aquamarine325]

I think being scammed by Molly Shannon would be an absolute pleasure!❤

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

I think it wouldn't be. More people are scammed and hurt by "charming" personalities. Most (like you) enable such antisocial behavior. It's why trump is idolized - he's a dangerous con man, but seen as a "hustler".

[@Tao_Tology]

The thing is, the "scam" resulted in more agents and producers getting to know a talented actor, and someone they then hired.

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

@@Tao_Tology Your point is the scam worked, she got hired, so all's fair and good. You're saying the ends justify the means. In that case, students should definitely cheat on exams, as long as they get a better grade. Right? As long as the teach didn't figure out they cheated, and gives them a better grade? It _does_ matter since a cheating student lowers the rank for all non-cheating students. Just as it does matter that Molly took that job from someone else who wasn't scamming and maybe was better than her. It's easy justifying liars, cheats & scammers... until you get scammed.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@ITSME-nd4xy Honey, please don't think that your strawman b.s. comments will work. The effect was that more producers and agents found out about a talented actor and who they then hired. Hurry on back to your safe space where you can tweet about what you imagine folk said. 😂

[@opalacios666]

I love Molly and Stephen. American Masters.

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*EVERYTHING in life is a hustle...one way or another*

[@m1k1254]

I like you Molly :) thanks Colbert and crew for having her on

[@erincaitlin1655]

Molly's a riot !! Lol !!

[@LXSeaV]

She has so many good stories!

[@charlesmartin1121]

Did David Mamet ever find out?

[@Sindollx666x]

I was wondering that too!!

[@UkeCan1]

He's finding out now.

[@ronaldpo7618]

Molly Shannon is a national treasure!

[@dannyburleigh1]

SHE'S 60!!!! on SNL she was 50! But now SHE'S 60!!!!,,,,,,,"in 3 years,that is."

[@thomasanders1314]

I love people who do something creative:)❤

[@leavingitblank9363]

OMG that Mamet scam is hilarious! (No wondering it worked -- it showed off her great acting skills!) That would make a fantastic comedic movie. Someone needs to get on that.

[@maryjane2965]

I like this woman a lot. Now I want to go back an watch Will and Grace she was hysterical on it.

[@zazuzazz5419]

Yes! The minute I see her face I think, “music box” episode. 😂

[@GiaNescio]

Molly Shannon is an OG. Learn something new everyday.

[@ghlee2300]

So great!!!

[@robertt.walzel4648]

Wow respect for the hustle!

[@dugfriendly]

She is so amazing!

[@jomarielopez2229]

Molly is the best! So funny!

[@lirianoc]

Love me some Molly Shannon! ♥️

[@jayo8281]

Fake it til you make it. And she made it baby!

[@Gingerycarrotkitten]

She is an ICON!

[@kyerinbennett8391]

I love Molly Shannon.

[@aishadorcasmwamalopa5579]

Am a hustler baby!! Wow Love her energy and the enthusiastic in her 😍

[@jojoba11]

omg this was thrilling! She's total fun

[@palsyddad]

Epic story!

[@tomshea8382]

(Molly hasn't checked "David Mamet" on social media lately)

[@DeanLeonard1]

Yes, Mamet has lost his fucking mind.

[@Arcturuseyes]

Molly is brilliant, I love her

[@johnschwab3898]

i dont think ive ever seen a video open with steven smiling any bigger

[@Author_Alyssa_Taylor]

Yike! She's an 11-year-old girl with that talk!! 😂

[@wearegoingtogoseeyousoonid1891]

Molly is like a real type of pretty.

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

But her mind is dark. She admitted to scamming. What else did she do for self gain?? It's how trumplestilskins are born. Please don't be fooled by "charming" behaviors that hide darker things. It's why we have putin and trump. Ivanka trump is the same type of person - very dark underneath, but looks pretty and smart. Don't get fooled (scammed).

[@sarahharris2956]

Not enough time with Molly!! Bring her back and give her more time

[@gabsie7224]

Love her

[@buffvic85]

Lol she totally scam her way in to Hollywood she’s amazing 🤩

[@DarkstarAndrew01]

Molly is so awesome ❤️

[@hotlov72]

I'll never liked her on SNL but now I love her, I get it

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Molly reminds me of Evie a little bit not sure why just something…loved this so much Stephen and Molly what a great duo ❤️

[@firehelp26]

She just made me want to buy her book with that interview

[@KeizerHedorah]

Molly Shannon is one of the funniest ever

[@jenkem4464]

Lol..got busted but not really at the end. Means to an end baby!

[@ITSME-nd4xy]

trump is a con man, a hustler, a malicious person. What's the difference? Please don't idolize people who are willing to hurt others, for their selfish gain. It's antisocial, and causes society to be full of scammers. Do you want a society full of scammers -- who regularly fool your aged parents?

[@wanderingsoulenterprises5564]

Love you, Molly!

[@ChipCain]

Legend.

[@stillhere1425]

Molly bears a resemblance to Evie. Not like a twin, but a sister.

[@lanadelreyhey]

I LOVE HER IN THE MIDDLE

[@dianemorris9561]

She's a Master!

[@thangtran8378]

They need to bring Molly back to SNL to play New York governor Kathy Hochul, same way they had Maya back to play VP Kamala 😀

[@arothmanmusic]

She’s such a genuine and joyous person! She graduated from the same high school as I did. :)

[@megmo05]

She’s the best

[@jerryblanton6221]

I love Molly ❤