Jimmy Fallon recalls being so obsessed with 'Saturday Night Live' he once wrote that he would take his own life if he wasn't cast on the sketch show by age 25. His first episode was a week after turning 24.
by the time he was 25. Because he knew he wouldn't have to go through with it.before I was 25. I just, I knew that I was going to be on it, so I knew I wasn't really a threat."Fallon made his debut as a cast member on the sketch show a week after he turned 24, beating his deadline by a year.
"I wrote that in something, some journal or something," Fallon said, reacting to a quote from a January 2011 interview withHe noted on the podcast that this had been more than a fleeting thought. "I was into computers, so I think I typed it," Fallon said. "I think it's on some file somewhere. I think I said I will kill myself, but I definitely said 25 was my thing."cast from 1998 to 2004, during which time he famously portrayed characters such as Barry Gibb and hosted"Weekend Update" alongside "It had to be that, because that's what we would watch," he said of his family."They would tape it. You know, we were one of the first families to have a VCR. We would tape the show and then you could rewatch it. And I would rewatch it and study it, and watch the sketches over and over again, and watch the greats. Watch He said that, as a teen, he would bring videos of the week's best sketches to friends' parties. And he would explain just what made the funny scenes funny."I became so obsessed in high school that I couldn't really hang out with anyone while I watched the show, because I didn't like it if anyone didn't like the show," Fallon said.The comedian said he was allowed to drink alcohol if he stayed home. So he has memories of being 16 and drinking a six-pack of beer while breaking down each episode. By the time Fallon was in college, he could drink anywhere, but he wouldn't leave home for a party if his favorite show was on.Watch their full conversation above. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.star Bowen Yang clears up why he was so emotional on season 50 finale: 'I need to savor these moments'SNL
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Keith Urban Pranks Nicole Kidman at Met Gala with Jimmy Fallon's HelpKeith Urban and Jimmy Fallon teamed up to prank Nicole Kidman at the 2025 Met Gala. Urban staged a scene where he pretended to be holding Kidman's hand, while Fallon sat nearby and pretended to be a stranger.
Read more »
The Weeknd to Make Late Night Interview Debut on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’The Weeknd is set to appear on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' making his late night interview debut along with a performance.
Read more »
![The Weeknd Sets the Date For His First-Ever Late-Night Interview With Jimmy Fallon [Exclusive]](https://i.headtopics.com/images/2025/5/9/collider/the-weeknd-sets-the-date-for-his-first-ever-late-n-the-weeknd-sets-the-date-for-his-first-ever-late-n-9DE747195EB12C764DDB599C915CC9AA.webp?w=640)
The Weeknd Sets the Date For His First-Ever Late-Night Interview With Jimmy Fallon [Exclusive]Alex Gonzalez is an award-winning art and culture journalist, with a passion for music, film, and food. With over a decade of experience, he has penned several features, conducted intimate interviews with notable figures, and even earned some production credits on a few documentaries.
Read more »
Jimmy Fallon shares family inspiration behind new children’s bookThis is additional taxonomy that helps us with analytics
Read more »
Jimmy Fallon Has a Suggestion for How Trump Should Spend Cash From His ‘Shady’ DealsPresident Trump is currently on a four-day, three-country tour of the Middle East—where he hopes to secure $1 trillion in investment.
Read more »
BTS’ Jin Returning to ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ Next WeekBTS singer Jin will make his way back to 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' a week from today to perform on the show.
Read more »