Will Ferrell brought us many iconic Saturday Night Live sketches in his seven years on the show, but he knows they weren't all winners. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, fans called in and asked Ferrell some pretty tough questions. While it was too hard for the comedian to pick his favorite SNL sketch of all time, he didn't miss a beat when he was asked about his least favorite one. To see which sketch Ferrell regrets, read on, and for more cringeworthy on-air moments, check out The Worst"Late Night" Guest Conan O'Brien Ever Had.
The process of getting an SNL sketch on air is not a simple one. About 30 to 40 ideas are presented at the read-through, and ultimately, only a handful make it onto the final show, so most never actually air. "I had many sketches that died, which I kind of perversely loved," Ferrell told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens in 2017. But, he added, "my least favorite was one where I dressed up as Gabe Kaplan from Welcome Back, Kotter and I worked in an insurance agency, and he was a client, and I dressed like him because I was his biggest fan," Ferrell started.
The sketch took place on a day when the real Kaplan came into the office, but no one told Ferrell's character. While sitting in the break room, Ferrell's character, in full Kaplan garb, overhears a conversation his co-workers are having. "He was so nice," one says, to which Ferrell's character asks, "Oh, who are you guys talking about?"
"Oh, Gabe Kaplan was here," they replied. Naturally, Ferrell's fanatic character is incensed. "You guys! I cultivate my look to like like him. Why didn't you [tell me]?" he asked.
Ferrell says the sketch "got zero laughs," so he wasn't too surprised when it didn't make it to the final episode.
Although that sketch was a flop, Ferrell has created plenty of beloved SNL characters. Here are some of his most memorable sketches, and if you're curious about another regrettable TV moment, check out Oprah Says This Was the Worst Guest She Ever Had.
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1 | "More Cowbell"
NBCFerrell and Christopher Walken were a perfect comedy pair in this iconic 2000 SNL sketch, which has gone down in history because of Ferrell's intense commitment (and Jimmy Fallon's inability to stifle his laughter).
Walken's phrase "I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell" stayed with audiences long after the sketch aired in 2000. And for more late-night lows, check out Jon Stewart Said This Was the Worst "Daily Show" Guest Ever.
2 | "Celebrity Jeopardy"
NBCFerrell took on beloved game-show host Alex Trebek in a recurring "Celebrity Jeopardy!" sketch, portraying hilarious anger toward the dimwitted celebrity contestants, particularly Darrell Hammond as Sean Connery. And for more from the late Trebek, find out The One Type of Jeopardy! Contestant Alex Trebek Hated the Most.
3 | The Spartan cheerleaders
NBCOne of Ferrell's earliest fan favorite sketches was the Spartan cheerleaders, which co-starred Cheri Oteri and debuted in 1996. The physical comedy and chemistry between the two of them made it an instant classic that begged for it to become a repeat. And for more entertainment news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
4 | Harry Caray
NBCFerrell's parody of quirky broadcaster Harry Caray featured hilarious one-liners and the comedian sporting a seriously wild wig and thick glasses. He debuted the impression on the show in the mid-1990s and played Caray dozens of times, well into the 2010s. And to see which celebrity was the show's worst guest host, check out This Is the Worst SNL Host of All Time, Cast Says.
