Ep 85. Jon Lovitz On 'SNL,' Melissa McCarthy and American Politics

In this episode of Larry King Now, comedy legend Jon Lovitz joins Larry to discuss his illustrious career, including his time on Saturday Night Live. Lovitz discusses his iconic characters, such as the Master Thespian and Tommy Flanagan, and reflects on what made them so memorable.

The conversation then turns to Lovitz's thoughts on the current state of comedy and how the industry has evolved since his SNL days. Larry and Lovitz also dive into politics, discussing Lovitz’s thoughts on the current political climate in America and his own experiences with the political landscape.

As the conversation continues, Lovitz opens up about his experience working with actress Melissa McCarthy on the film ‘The Heat’, which he describes as one of the most enjoyable experiences of his career. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of improv in comedy and how to master the art.

The interview concludes with Lovitz discussing his upcoming projects, including an animated comedy series he has been working on and a possible return to stand-up comedy. Overall, the episode is an insightful and entertaining look at the career and life of one of America's most beloved comedic actors and an exploration of the state of comedy and politics in our society.