Behind Nate Bargatze's 'Washington's Dream' Sketch on SNL: Reluctance, 'Studio 60,' and a Beloved Bit
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Jesse David Fox
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A behind-the-scenes look at how Nate Bargatze's beloved 'Washington's Dream' sketch came to be on SNL. The piece details Bargatze's initial reluctance to perform the sketch a second time (for the live show after dress rehearsal), his surprising mention of 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' to Lorne Michaels, and the collaborative process that turned the bit into one of the most celebrated sketches of the season. It explores Bargatze's comedic style, his relationship with SNL, and the sketch's cultural resonance.
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· 3 pulledHe needed to be convinced to do the bit a second time.
In the minutes before the dress rehearsal...
This article originally ran on December 26, 2024. Happy Fourth of July.
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