Bill Hader Reveals the Origin of SNL's Californians Sketch

Lorne Michaels' lateness is the reason Bill Hader and Fred Armisen created a running gag that eventually became Saturday Night Live's hilarious Californians sketch.
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[ltesealt]

"Well I laugh through every freaking sketch."

Self-awareness level: Bill Hader

[joestrummerZG]

That Jimmy Fallon in the end haaaahahahahahahaha

[ZenShroud]

Bill has the most infectious laugh ever.

[kcbh]

"Oh, he's not watching... Just don't do it on Fallon." 😂
Ouch. Sorry, Seth. But, funny! 🤣

[tyrant-den]

Got to love how they treat Lorne like this mythical figure. that: "Oh sh*t, I just did an impression of a guy who hasnt been my boss for years" moment.

[mydearfriendheather]

The Californians is one of my favorite sketchs because my roommates and I are from California and we do talk about the highways and streets A LOT.

[allfrogs]

bill hader: "oh no i just did a lorne michaels impression on tv!"
mike myers: *makes his lorne michaels impression the main villain of the austin powers trilogy*

[AleahKCH]

Bill's impression of Andy Samberg's impression of Jimmy Fallon was pretty spot on lol

[haute]

Seth insinuating that Lorne plays favorites is killing me lmaoooo

[Downitbreak]

Californians was one of the best sketches.. XD

[jerseygrl]

I would marry Bill Hader if he asked me

[spacecardinal]

"California" is my go to SNL sketch when I'm down. It absolutely brings up my spirits. Thanks Bill, Fred, and cast! I like to practice random acts of silliness daily. ❤

[andreaespinoza]

This clip should be called "Bill Hader does an an amazing Jimmy Fallon impression".

[slurnie]

I love Bill Hader so much he's a true gem

[nerdistry]

I love how Hader just does a perfect impression of everybody as they come up in conversation. It's like he can't help himself XD

[doublegmemes]

I live in California and I can confirm this is how we act

[TKDDLJ]

Am I the only way that really liked Bill's voice and the way he talk!??? I find his voice and speech pattern so relaxing and I love it!!! :D

[katiechisholm]

I went to visit family in Southern California a few years ago (my mom is from there) and every single time we left the house or the hotel, my aunt, uncle, and cousin would have an argument over the easiest way to get to our destination...and they sounded exactly like they do in this skit 😂

[TheTrimed]

"... Just don't do it on Fallon and you'll be alright " 😂. You're 8 times better than Fallon Seth.

[margaesperanza]

Devon? wwWWWAHTTAR yyYOOOEWWW dDOING HERRREEE???