Stiller was a writer and featured performer on "Saturday Night Live" for one season in 1989 when he was 23. Bob Odenkirk is praising Ben Stiller for sticking to his guns more than 35 years ago.

The sketch show’s 50-year history has spawned countless pop culture moments. Sketches like “Wayne’s World” led to entire ...

Ben Stiller was briefly a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1989, but quit the legendary sketch show after only four ...

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Ben Stiller knew he had to quit "Saturday Night Live" after four episodes because he "wasn't a great live performer." The ...

Odenkirk, who was a staff member of “Saturday Night Live” alongside Stiller for just one season, told The Hollywood Reporter that it was “ballsy as hell” of Stiller to exit the famed sketch series.

Bob Odenkirk, who also worked on the variety ... I have to leave here,'" Odenkirk told the outlet. After quitting "Saturday Night Live," Stiller was given the opportunity to continue sketch ...