Will Ferrell's Lost 'SNL' Sketch With Shaquille O'Neal: Too Funny for TV
Will Ferrell recently shared a hilarious story about a sketch that never made it to air on Saturday Night Live —and it all started with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. The sketch, which Ferrell had helped write, was so funny that it ended up getting cut from the broadcast, much to the disappointment of the comedian.
The sketch, which featured Shaq in an unexpected role, was meant to air during the 1998 season when Kelsey Grammer was the host. The premise was simple, but what made it so special was the natural chemistry between Ferrell and Shaquille O'Neal. Will recalls the scene where the SNL castmates were teasing him, and he’s on the verge of tears. That’s when Shaq stepped in. In a classic larger-than-life gesture, Shaquille O'Neal picked up Ferrell, cradled him in his arms, and they began singing a duet called "No One's Gonna Hurt My Little Man." The visual of the towering Shaq holding Ferrell while serenading him was an instant classic in their eyes.
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But this is where things took an unexpected turn. According to Ferrell, the sketch had to be scrapped because it was so much funnier than the rest of the content on that episode, especially overshadowing the host, Kelsey Grammer. The sketch was simply too good, and in the end, it didn’t make the final cut, leaving Ferrell and the crew devastated.
The incident didn’t just remain a funny story; it became a part of Ferrell’s cherished memories from his time on SNL , which he considers some of the most rewarding work of his career. He reflects fondly on his seven years with the show, acknowledging how it shaped his comedy career and helped him forge lifelong friendships. Will describes SNL as "the hardest but most fun job" he’s ever had, and it’s clear from his recounting of this lost sketch that even when things didn’t go as planned, they created unforgettable moments in the process.
Looking back, Ferrell is proud of the legacy he left on the iconic sketch show. Even though that particular moment with Shaquille O'Neal didn’t make it to the airwaves, it remains a beloved part of SNL lore, with the two comedians having shared a bond that went beyond the sketch itself. For Ferrell, the show was a unique platform where magic could happen, and sometimes, even the funniest moments were too much for television to handle.
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