Christopher Walken confronted Will Ferrell over SNL’s ‘More Cowbell’ sketch — that ‘ruined’ his life

New York Post ^ | Jan. 16, 2025 | Lauren Sarner

[nickcarraway]

He doesn’t need more cowbell.

“Saturday Night Live’s” iconic “more cowbell” sketch starring Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken gets a behind-the-scenes deep dive in a new documentary – and Ferrell reveals that Walken isn’t such a fan.

In the Peacock documentary “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” (premiering Jan 16), Ferrell, 57, recalled how Walken, 81, starred in a play several years after that famous “SNL” sketch.

“I went to see [Walken] backstage, and he’s like, ‘You know, you’ve ruined my life … every show, people bring cowbells for the curtain call and bang them. It’s quite disconcerting,'” Ferrell revealed.

[nickcarraway]

Ferrell should be careful. Look what Walken did to Nathalie Wood.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Sounds more like Walken was engaging in good-natured ribbing to me.

[PghBaldy]

Wow. I thought the exact same thing.

[PghBaldy]

Wow. I thought the exact same thing.

[xp38]

Given what Ferrell said about our side during the election I don’t think we need to be too too concerned about his well being these days.

[nickcarraway]

More Cowbell Ping

[nickcarraway]

I guess BOC and their fans feel the same way. Can’t they just ban cowbells from the venue?

[jerod]

That’s nasty...

BTW... What kind of wood doesn’t float??? Natalie Wood.

[Wuli]

Cannot stand Will Ferrell. I think he’s an idiot who totally fits his idiot roles. I avoid any of his stuff anywhere on the TV.

[lurk]

It’s one of the laws of fame. Actors often become forever associated with a moment in their careers.

[LukeL]

It was more likely Robert Wagner.

[logi_cal869]

Related

Blue Öyster Cult’s Albert Bouchard Explains the Cowbell that Spawned The “More Cowbell” “SNL” Skit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFTFTXDOzAc

[irishjuggler]

I remember all those stupid “drift wood” type jokes back in the day, but I never liked them nor found them funny. Such a beautiful woman and certainly a tragic loss at least for her 2 daughters who were both very young (like 6 and 10).

[No name given]

At all.

[Telepathic Intruder]

I can do a pretty good Christopher Walken impersonation. There are a few rules involved however. And rules, my friend, is how life is played. So, without further ado, here they are.

1. Always pronounce one syllable words with two syllables
2. Pause occasionally in the middle of sentences, but not too often, because that would be repetitive
3. Draw out the last word in the end of your sentence occasionally, but again not too often
4. This one is more difficult. You have to use a New York accent. And that takes a little practice
5. Most importantly, I guess, is that you have to imagine that you actually are Christopher Walken. That helps

[j.havenfarm]

What? You’re not going to watch Will and Harper on Netflix? Will’s cross country journey with his trans friend, learning the beauty of diversity and mental illness, etc etc?

[Macho MAGA Man]

Wagner and Natalie were known for being big time alcoholics. Rocking boats and alcohol don’t mix.

[Leaning Right]

> It’s one of the laws of fame. <

Right. If you don’t want the downsides of being an actor, don’t be an actor. Go be a plumber instead.

[LouAvul]

He’s an idiot who plays in idiotic movies and makes me wonder about the numbers of idiots in America who actually pay to see his drivel.

[LouAvul]

Yep. It’s called “typecast.”