Bill Hader Talks ‘SNL’ Anxiety, Tonal Challenges With ‘Barry’ & More Seasons Of ‘Documentary Now!’ – USC Comedy Festival

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On Saturday, Bill Hader appeared virtually at the USC Comedy Festival, to accept the 2021 Oakie Masters of Comedy Award.Named after Jack and Victoria Horne Oakie, the award recognized the actor and comedian for his exceptional achievements in film and television comedy.“The coolest thing about this award is, when I first came [to L.A.], my friend and I would drive to the USC campus, just to look at it.

Like, ‘This is where it all went down,'” Hader said, in his acceptance speech. “We were just massive film nerds, and it was kind of the mecca, so this means a lot to me.”Prior to accepting the award, Hader appeared for an in-depth conversation with Wayne Federman, the comedian, actor, writer and producer, who also serves as an adjunct