ForAdam Sandler, leaving the NBC late-night sketch comedy series could have been a blessing in disguise.

Did he walk on his own?

But it was a slightly different situation for Sandler and Farley.

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Lorne was great to us, he wanted to protect us."

So, yes, it sounds like he was fired just not in the traditional sense.

The sports comedy sequel stars Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Bad Bunny, and Julie Bowen.

Adam Sandler holding a golf club on the poster for Happy Gilmore.

Thankfully, he booked the job.

Meanwhile, whenAndy Sambergauditioned for the show, he did an impersonation of Fallon.

Sandler’s archetype has truly impacted the individuals who have been welcomed into our homes since 1990.

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You know, just future legends of the show.

But, for Sandler, life afterSaturday Night Livemay have been more fruitful than he could ever have imagined.

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