‘I Remember That Cringe Opening’: Dave Chappelle Says ‘SNL’ Writers Were Crying ‘Like Black People’ After Trump’s 2016 Win, Stirring Memories of His Controversial Monologue
Dave Chappelle says the devastation of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential win made it difficult to find the laughter behind the scenes at “Saturday Night Live.” The comedian hosted the show four days after the presidential race on Nov. 12. In a new Variety “Actors on Actors” conversation with Mo Amer, Chappelle recalled the scene that…
