Robert Downey Jr. on SNL
Robert Downey Jr. discovered one thing helpful throughout his temporary time on Saturday Evening Dwell.
The Iron Man star, 59, is featured within the new four-part docuseries SNL50: Past Saturday Evening, which explores the historical past and legacy of the enduring late-night sketch present Saturday Evening Dwell.
Robert Downey Jr., who was a part of the present’s forged in its eleventh season from 1985 to 1986, displays on his temporary however formative expertise.
At simply 20 years previous, Downey appreciated his time on SNL, regardless of the challenges.
“I learned so much in that year about what I wasn’t. But there’s not a more exciting 90 minutes you could have, whether you are any good or not,” he shared.
Downey credited his good buddy Anthony Michael Corridor for his alternative on the present.
“Michael Hall said to me, ‘I’m gonna go do SNL. I’m gonna get you an audition and I bet you’re gonna get yourself on the show too,’” Downey recalled.
Corridor, who additionally seems within the docuseries, was the youngest forged member ever employed on SNL at simply 17 years previous.
He mirrored on the difficulties of his time on the present. “When I look back, I have some memories of it being difficult,” Corridor stated, acknowledging that the writers possible struggled to create materials for somebody so younger.
“I think — for a lot of the writers to figure out how to write for this kid — I think it was a big challenge.”
Season 11 additionally featured different notable performers comparable to Joan Cusack, Damon Wayans, Randy Quaid, Jon Lovitz, and Al Franken. Nevertheless, it’s usually thought-about one of many present’s weakest seasons by followers and critics alike, resulting in many forged adjustments within the following season.