.@kenanthompson, the longest-running #SNL cast member in the show’s nearly half-century history, is probably best known for playing a variety of hosts on talk and game show parodies.
Now, he’s stepping onto the #Emmys stage, hosting the awards ceremony. latimes.com/entertainment-…
What can viewers expect from his hosting duties?
“I’m going to be pretty straightforward — a good monologue and keeping the energy up will be my approach. I enjoy honoring artistry and creativity.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
Thompson says he hasn’t talked to his “SNL” colleagues and former #Emmys hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost: “I have not been in touch with them, necessarily.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
He says the biggest challenge of hosting the Emmys is waiting: “Waiting on the day, waiting on the moment, waiting on that first laugh. Getting into it and getting it done. Everything else are things I’ve been doing all my life — rehearsals, writing.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
Does Thompson have a favorite #SNL character?
“I love Diondre Cole of ‘What’s up With That?’ Lorenzo McIntosh of ‘Scared Straight’ was my first personal idea on the show. The impressions: ‘Family Feud’ is a lot of fun, so is ‘Black Jeopardy.’” latimes.com/entertainment-…
The upcoming 48th season of #SNL marks Thompson’s 20th season on the show: “You have to find a way to do it so that it seems fresh. The telling of each joke has to be earned. You have to set it up the right way, and it has to be funny.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
Thompson has previously referred to “SNL” as “my life’s work.” What is the value he’s getting from the show?
“A lot of stability, which is a high-[value] commodity for a work-for-hire actor. … Raising kids, that kind of lifestyle is a nice thing to have” latimes.com/entertainment-…
“I keep joking that they will have to throw me out of there,” Thompson says of #SNL. “I’ve never been in a situation where I’m invited back an exuberant amount of times. There’s really no negatives, other than it’s highly stressful and emotional." latimes.com/entertainment-…
Read @GeBraxton’s full interview with “Saturday Night Live” star @kenanthompson ahead of his duties hosting this year’s #Emmys. latimes.com/entertainment-…
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