Pete Davidson’s time on Saturday Night Live could’ve been short-lived if Lorne Michaels had followed through with the comedian’s request. In Peacock’s new docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, Davidson revealed that he wanted to get cut after starring on the late-night sketch show his first season.

Beyond Saturday Night," former cast member Pete Davidson recalls wanting to leave "SNL" after his first season.

Pete Davidson is revealing he previously let his imposter syndrome get the best of him.

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Each episode of the Morgan Neville-produced series examines a different aspect of the comedy institution, with stars including Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Bill Hader and many more.

After just one season of “Saturday Night Live,” Pete Davidson wanted out. In the new “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” docuseries, the comedian revealed that he asked series creator and showrunner Lorne Michaels to cut him loose.

To mark the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live,” putting together 90 minutes of live TV in six days — already a herculean feat — is not enough. In addition, the venerable variety show is flooding the zone with shows of its pop cultural might.

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The portrait painted of Saturday Night Live boss Lorne Michaels in a New Yorker profile is one of a relentless comedy genius who will not hesitate to mess with the heads of his talent if it means producing the results he wants.

Pete Davidson’s time on Saturday Night Live could’ve been short-lived if Lorne Michaels had followed through with the comedian’s request. In Peacock’s new docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, Davidson revealed that he wanted to get cut after ...

Davidson felt like he didn't "belong" with his cast mates. He asked "SNL" boss Lorne Michaels to fire him and was told it would get better after three or four years. Pete Davidson broke into ...