#35: Jay Mohr Plagiarized a Routine
Navigating the world of Saturday Night Live is akin to walking a tightrope, a challenge that proved overwhelming for the multifaceted American entertainer Jay Mohr. During his stint from 1993-1995, Mohr was dogged by relentless panic attacks. However, amidst this turmoil, a beacon of hope emerged in the form of his co-star, Sarah Silverman. Silverman helped him find solace and played a crucial role in saving his life by guiding him toward treatment.
While basking in the limelight of the show, Jay Mohr found himself caught in the act of a cardinal sin in comedy – plagiarising a stand-up routine from the legendary Rick Shapiro. When the scandal reached the ears of the show’s power brokers, they were left with no choice but to show him the exit door. The once-adored comedian was now a pariah, ousted for his unoriginality.