John & Darin really enjoyed the Doug Kenney biopic A Futile and Stupid Gesture, so in this special BONUS episode of the #SNLNerds, we’re talking to the film’s writers and producers, Michael Colton & John Aboud! How did the film come together? What deleted scenes didn’t make the final cut? What are the challenges of dressing a fake John Landis? And what made them want to do a Doug Kenney biopic, anyway? Find out the answers on an All-New BONUS episode of the SNL Nerds!
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