Jim Gaffigan explains why playing Tim Walz on 'SNL' was scary

Jim Gaffigan explains why playing Tim Walz on 'SNL' was scary

The comedian said that even after 35 years of performing stand-up, nothing could prepare him for starring in the live sketch show.Jim Gaffigan experienced a healthy dose of fear ahead of making his Saturday Night Live debut.In the run up to the November election, Gaffigan appeared in several sketches as Kamala Harris' VP pick, Tim Walz. But the day before he was slated to make his debut on the show, the comedian admits that he was pretty concern…

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‘Should We Be Concerned?:’ Jim Gaffigan Reflects On Being Nervous Before Debuting As Tim Walz On SNL

No matter how seasoned an artist is, appearing on live television, especially on Saturday Night Live, can make them nervous. The same happened with Jim Gaffigan, who recalled being nervous before making his debut and portraying Tim Walz on the comedy sketch show. The comedian and actor discussed this during his appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers. Ahead of the election held in November, Gaffigan did multiple sketches as Walz. But the day b…