John Goodman’s SNL Audition Fail Despite Confidence
John Goodman auditioned for Saturday Night Live during the 1980-1981 season but was rejected due to a poor audition, despite believing he would be cast. His long comedy career includes hosting SNL 13 times and appearing in various roles, but he narrowly missed joining the original cast during a tumultuous period. Goodman reflects on his career, his approach to awards, and his comfort level with certain scenes in his recent projects.