Downey was fired from the show in 1998 alongside Norm Macdonald. Saturday Night Live writer Jim Downey reflected on his time on the show during a panel discussion at the Tribeca Film Festival on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Downey recalled being pulled aside by Michaels, 81, but claimed the creator never told him to cut the jokes. "I remember him ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Downey and fellow SNL legend Robert Smigel were asked if any presidents ever expressed being upset by their portrayal on the show.

O.J. Simpson didn't appreciate jokes at his expense, according to Jim Downey. The former Saturday Night Live writer, 73, recalled how Simpson would react when mentioned on the sketch comedy show ...