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Sarah Silverman Reflects on SNL Firing and Conan O’Brien’s Career-Reviving Support

The comedian credits Conan O’Brien’s early invitations to Late Night as pivotal after her unexpected dismissal from Saturday Night Live’s high-pressure environment.

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Overview

  • Sarah Silverman describes her time on Saturday Night Live (1993–94) as both magical and anxiety-inducing, with an intense atmosphere that heightened feelings of inadequacy.
  • Silverman’s firing after one season on SNL came as a shock, but she now views it as a beneficial turning point in her career.
  • Conan O’Brien, in his first year hosting Late Night, frequently featured Silverman after her dismissal, which she credits as the foundation of her career revival.
  • Silverman connected deeply with Andy Samberg’s SNL50 sketch on collective anxiety, noting its resonance with many performers who felt like “losers” at the show.
  • She reflected on her growth, acknowledging that SNL was a formative experience and expressing gratitude for the opportunities it indirectly provided.