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Will Forte Says ‘SNL’ Should Have ‘Retired’ George W. Bush Impressions After Will Ferrell, Admits His Version Was a ‘Letdown’: ‘It’s Like Trying to Replace the Church Lady’

Will Forte says 'SNL' should have 'retired' George W. Bush impressions after Will Ferrell.

While chatting with fellow “Saturday Night Live” alum Amy Poehler on her “ Good Hang ” podcast, Forte, who joined the show in 2002 after Ferrell’s final season, discussed the burden of playing George W. Bush on “ SNL.” Although it was a great opportunity to prove himself, Forte explained that impressions were not his strong suit, and that his placement in the role of Bush was “a match not made in heaven.” On top of that, Ferrell’s take on Bush is one of the most iconic impersonations in “SNL” history, setting Forte’s bar impossibly high. Most recently, Forte has appeared in shows such as “The Four Seasons,” “The Great North,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Sweet Tooth” and “Clone High.”

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