While speaking with “Saturday Night Live” veterans David Spade and Dana Carvey on their “Fly on the Wall” podcast, comedian Punkie Johnson discussed her decision to leave “SNL” before its 50th season.
Punkie Johnson | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Johnson revealed that she began to have doubts about her role on the prolific sketch comedy show before season 49. "I talked to my team. I was like, 'Look, I don't really know if I'm suited to this job, so maybe I should just end it,'" Johnson said. "But I told them very, very late, right after I found out I had to go back. And it was like, 'Now, Punkie, you need a plan. You can't just quit your job.'"
Johnson decided to stay with the cast for season 49, saying everything was “great” the first few weeks.
"I think I did about three or four sketches in the first half [of the season]," she added. "And usually I only get two or three in the whole season, so I'm like, 'Oh man, I'm doing great. This is my season.'"
