Kenan Thompson on "S.N.L." and the Art of the Sketch

The comedian talks about the evolution of "Saturday Night Live," his favorite sketch that never aired, and the intimidating process of auditioning for the show.

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The comedian talks about the evolution of "Saturday Night Live," his favorite sketch that never aired, and the intimidating process of auditioning for the show. Kenan Thompson on "S.N.L." and the Art of the Sketch 00:07:17

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