"Bowen Yang explained that during her eight year SNL tenure, Gardner became known as one of few writers who could pen the show's sketches solo. "It's always a very, very vulnerable thing as a cast member to put only your name on it," he shared. "But anytime you saw just 'Gardner,' you knew you were in good hands. She would take it upon herself to write pieces for other cast.""
"He shared an anecdote about how Gardner penned the "Weekend Update" sketch for former SNL cast member Punkie Johnson, who left the show in 2024. "It was one of the most beautiful, kindest gestures I've ever seen at that show, and her heart was so big, and clearly so f**king funny." He went on to describe her as a "true anchor" on the comedy show, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in February."
Bowen Yang will return to Saturday Night Live for its 51st season and expressed bittersweet feelings about multiple departures. Heidi Gardner is leaving after eight seasons, along with Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Emil Wakim, and John Higgins. Gardner earned recognition for solo-writing sketches and for crafting pieces for other cast members. She penned a Weekend Update sketch for Punkie Johnson, described as a generous gesture showcasing her big heart and sharp comedy. Yang called Gardner a true anchor and one of the greats who will go down in SNL history. Gardner also supported colleagues through the Covid-19 pandemic.
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