Tracy Morgan Felt ‘Culturally Isolated’ During First 3 Years on SNL, ‘The Whitest Show in America’
The comedian said he felt adrift on the iconic sketch comedy show until he had a chat with the legendary Lorne Michaels.
"Whitest show in America": Tracy Morgan said he felt "culturally isolated" on early days of "SNL"
During Morgan's first "Saturday Night Live" season, he performed with cast members such as Jim Breuer, Will Ferrell, Tim Meadows, and Molly Shannon nearly 30 years ago. The comedian was on the sketch comedy series for seven years, until he was a main cast member in Tina Fey's "Saturday Night Live"-inspired comedy, "30 Rock."
Tracy Morgan Explains Why He Felt 'Culturally Isolated' During 'SNL' Early Stages
Morgan, whose tenure on the show spanned from 1996 to 2003, admitted that his earlier days on the program were anything but welcoming. According to his testimony in the new Peacock docuseries “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” which chronicles the show’s history, the comedian faced an uphill battle finding his place.
Tracy Morgan Recalls Feeling 'Culturally Isolated' During First Years on 'SNL'
But in revisiting his time on SNL, former cast member Tracy Morgan shared that during his first three years on the show, it didn't feel inclusive to him. The actor-comedian, who joined SNL in 1996 during its 22nd season,
Tracy Morgan says he felt isolated first 3 years on ‘SNL’
Tracy Morgan joined the cast of the hit comedy show in 1996, but he has admitted that he initially struggled to adjust.
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Colin Jost roasts wife Scarlett Johansson during ‘SNL’ skit as she watched backstage
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‘Palisades or Palestine’: Dave Chappelle tackles Middle East politics in ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue
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