John Mulaney, the renowned comedian and former Saturday Night Live writer, recently opened up about his experiences with addiction and the impactful conversation he had with Lorne Michaels during his rehab stay. In an interview with David Letterman for Netflix's My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Mulaney shared stories from his past, including a surprising revelation from Michaels about John Belushi.
Mulaney discussed how he had initially planned to leave rehab after just four days but was persuaded by a doctor to stay. He revealed that during his time there, he received an unexpected call from Michaels. While the conversation primarily focused on Peacock's struggles with launching on Samsung devices, Michaels also shared some insightful words about Belushi.
Michaels told Mulaney that he had known Belushi for seven years and had been talking about him for 48 years. He emphasized that Belushi didn't want to die and didn't plan to, despite his untimely death. These words resonated with Mulaney, who thought about the shrapnel left behind when someone goes down like that.
Mulaney also spoke about his own struggles with addiction and how he was initially against having children but was surprised by the arrival of his son Malcolm with partner Olivia Munn. He shared that he tried to show Malcolm and Munn the importance of loving each other, as he had learned from his parents' strong relationship.
The interview covered various topics, including Mulaney's stand-up specials, Netflix projects, and fatherhood. Mulaney joked about his dad Chip's reaction to his comedy career and how he was starstruck when he first saw Malcolm. The conversation between Mulaney and Letterman was candid, heartfelt, and provided a unique insight into the comedian's life.
