Why David Schwimmer is still traumatized by his 1995 ‘SNL’ hosting gig

David Schwimmer He recalled his unpleasant experience as a guest host. saturday night live.

being interviewed stephen colbert to late show On Monday, January 13, Schwimmer, 58, recalled the time he was preparing for the 1995 performance. friend‘ success. (Schwimmer starred as Ross Geller in the comedy series, which began in 1994.)

Schwimmer, who went to college with Colbert, 60, and studied with the TV presenter as a theater student, said he made “one big mistake” for the first time. friend Cast members to be invited as hosts SNL thereabouts.

“It was a tremendous honor,” Schwimmer said. “I couldn’t be happier,” he explained. “friend We were shooting on Tuesday nights at the time, sometimes until 1 a.m., so we flew from LA to New York on Wednesday to get there. I really didn’t arrive SNL “Until Thursday, two days before the Saturday performance.”

Schwimmer currently stars in the Hulu/Disney+ series Goosebumps: The VanishingHe continued, “When I entered the writer’s room, the entire writing team looked at me as if I had just slept with my mother. “They weren’t happy to see me and I had no idea (why).”

The actor detailed how he “somehow got through” the next two days despite experiencing “some kind of trauma” due to the reception he received from his colleagues.

When Colbert asked how the hosting appearance went, Schwimmer said, “Honestly, I don’t remember how it went.”

Schwimmer added that the mysterious authors’ response crystallized “years later.” “I was talking to some other guy who ran the show and they said, no, no, no, he’s supposed to show up on Monday,” he explained.

“No one told me and for years I didn’t know why,” he added.

Despite failing to resolve the confusion, Schwimmer said he recently received an invitation to the show’s 50th anniversary event next month.

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“It’s been 30 years,” I think, “maybe I’ve forgotten that they don’t like me?” Or I’m just an intern tasked with sending emails to everyone hosted and I don’t know what to do,” Schwimmer said.

Colbert then told Schwimmer that he “worked there for a while” and didn’t receive his invitation, urging his friend to “go” to the event.

“Yeah, but I don’t want to be like Charlie Brown in football. You know, you show up again with passion and no, we don’t want you here,” Schwimmer said. “Do you want to be my plus one?” (SNL will celebrate its 50th milestone on February 16 with a three-hour live primetime special featuring five decades of popular cast members and fan-favorite guest hosts.)

A visibly amused Colbert accepted Schwimmer’s invitation and cemented it with a firm handshake across the desk.