Ex-SNL Star Chris Parnell Reveals Cowbell Sketch Filming Secret

Ex-SNL Star Chris Parnell Reveals Cowbell Sketch Filming Secret

Due to the live nature of SNL, breaking — or laughing unintentionally — is a relatively common occurrence, although the actors wish to maintain their composure to preserve the integrity of a skit’s premise. However, the “More Cowbell” sketch proved to be too funny for any of the cast members. With Parnell’s revelation, only Walken holds the honor of being the only participant in the sketch to not have laughed, or even cracked a smile.
Originally titled “Behind the Music: Blue Oyster Cult,” the sketch went on to become a hit with fans and has since been parodied and referenced many times across various media. On May 14, 2005, Ferrell returned to SNL to host and revisited the role of Gene Frenkle by joining musical guests Queens of the Stone Age during their performance, playing the cowbell. However, Ferrell has also jokingly claimed that the success of the sketch has ruined Walken’s life as more people heckle the venerable actor about the sketch than anything else from his other many roles.

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Source: Late Night with Seth Meyers

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Ex-SNL Star Chris Parnell Reveals Cowbell Sketch Filming Secret

Due to the live nature of SNL, breaking — or laughing unintentionally — is a relatively common occurrence, although the actors wish to maintain their composure to preserve the integrity of a skit’s premise. However, the “More Cowbell” sketch proved to be too funny for any of the cast members. With Parnell’s revelation, only Walken holds the honor of being the only participant in the sketch to not have laughed, or even cracked a smile.
Originally titled “Behind the Music: Blue Oyster Cult,” the sketch went on to become a hit with fans and has since been parodied and referenced many times across various media. On May 14, 2005, Ferrell returned to SNL to host and revisited the role of Gene Frenkle by joining musical guests Queens of the Stone Age during their performance, playing the cowbell. However, Ferrell has also jokingly claimed that the success of the sketch has ruined Walken’s life as more people heckle the venerable actor about the sketch than anything else from his other many roles.

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Source: Late Night with Seth Meyers

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