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Kevin Nealon's 'Mushmouth' SNL exit revealed 22 years later
3 Feb
Summary
- Kevin Nealon learned the harsh reason for his 1994 Weekend Update departure.
- Network executives deemed Nealon's performance as 'mushmouth'.
- Nealon, an SNL cast member for nine seasons, played many iconic roles.
Kevin Nealon, a former anchor of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment from 1991 to 1994, has recently disclosed the harsh reason for his departure. Nealon learned from Lorne Michaels' book that network executives privately referred to his performance as 'mushmouth,' leading to his removal from the popular news segment. Despite this critical assessment, Nealon, who was a cast member from 1986 to 1995, expressed a positive perspective on the situation.
Nealon's tenure on SNL spanned nine seasons, during which he became the show's longest-running cast member at one point. Beyond Weekend Update, he was celebrated for his numerous recurring characters and accurate impressions of politicians. Fans can stream classic SNL episodes featuring Nealon's work on Peacock, and new installments of the show air on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET.
