Will Ferrell might remain among the most famous cast members in SNL history, but the fan-favorite comedian isn't shying away from acknowledging the talent of fellow '90s castmate Molly Shannon.
Appearing during the dedication ceremony to Shannon's new star on the Walk of Fame, the 58-year-old Ferrell spoke about how important Shannon's comedic capabilities were in securing SNL's, essentially "saving" the show from potential cancelation (via People magazine).
Opening his speech, Ferrell transported audience attendees back to the mid 1990s.
"The date is October 28, 1995," Ferrell said. "It is the fourth episode of the 1995-96 season of SNL. We are a brand new cast. It's only our fourth show. No one knows us, or if we're any good, or if anyone even likes the show anymore."
"It's coming out of a low ebb. 'Saturday Night Dead' were some of the headlines. We kind of don't know," the Anchorman star continued. "We're just out there throwing things up to see what's going to happen. But that night, the host is Gabriel Byrne. And that's the first time we get to see Mary Katherine Gallagher."
As longtime viewers are sure to remember, Mary Katherine Gallagher was Shannon's infamously off-beat teenager: a shy, accident-prone, cringe-inducing young woman with dreams of becoming a "superstar" in spite of her socially awkward personality.
"As I was changing, I'm hearing Molly perform the character and I'm hearing, and I'm feeling the stands shake with laughter," Ferrell said. "To the point where I thought, 'Oh my God, I haven't heard laughter like this so far, in the three shows we've done.' And it hit me. It was such an emotional moment because I remember, thinking, 'Oh. We're going to be okay.' That Molly has saved us, like, at least we have one funny character that will drive."
"The character was funny, was real. It was dark in moments. It was an outsider who dreamed, which I think is what you bring to so much of your work," the actor continued, turning his attention to Shannon. "It was in that moment, I'll never forget, but it literally was a catalyst for us to continue on. And it was a catalyst for you, and you've gone on to have and continue to have the most amazing career and everything you do."
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