John Goodman was one of the biggest and most beloved TV stars of the 1980s and ‘90s due to his long-running role in the ABC sitcom Roseanne, but he was turned down for another popular show just ahead of that success.

John Goodman doesn’t care about criticisms of his portrayal of Linda Tripp on Saturday Night Live. Goodman, 73, looked back on his storied career in a long interview with The Hollywood Reporter published July 11. The actor told the outlet that, in 1980, he auditioned for SNL and failed to get hired.

The legendary actor, now celebrating 50 years in the business, opens up about his fraught relationship with Roseanne, bombing his 'SNL' audition and Spielberg announcing his role in 'Flintstones' without asking him first.

There have been 11 movies based on "Saturday Night Live" sketches over its 50 years, including 'Wayne's World" and "The Blues Brothers."

It's been just over seven years since Roseanne Barr was fired from her self-titled series' successful relaunch following a racist tweet about former President Barack Obama's adviser Valerie Jarrett… which she infamously blamed on "Ambien tweeting.

With his 13-time hosting track record, it's hard to believe that John Goodman didn't make the cut as an official SNL cast member. However, the Conners actor was very candid about the fact that his ...

Alec Baldwin has hosted the show 17 times, the most in the series’ history, with Martin, Hanks, Buck Henry and John Goodman following close behind.

27.And finally, according to Amy Poehler, her most embarrassing moment was when John Goodman flipped her over his shoulder and into a dumpster for a sketch, and she passed out in there for a full ...

Alec Baldwin has hosted the show 17 times, the most in the series' history, with Martin, Hanks, Buck Henry and John Goodman following close behind.