All together now: "Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Can I take your order?"
Nickelodeon alums Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell found themselves reciting the iconic line as they reunited remotely in honor of Drew Barrymore's inaugural "Drew's Movie Nite" on Nickelodeon on Thursday, July 30.
For the premiere of Barrymore's series, the network aired the beloved 1997 Nickelodeon comedy, which brought the two actors' All That sketch characters to life on the big screen all those years ago.
In celebration of the special night, the comedians reflected on their hit sketch and starring in the movie—Mitchell's first ever, dishing on the making of the movie, their life years later, and their first forays into the world of acting.
Barrymore, who was a child star herself and began acting when she was 11 months old, asked the actors how they got their start, and both found a love for performing in community theater during elementary school.
"I was about 12 years old," Mitchell reflected. "I was a bit of a class clown and my parents were like, 'OK, we have to find something.' So they put me into community theater and I was like, 'This is it! This is what I was looking for!'"
Thompson -- who went on to forge a comedy TV career and is the longest-standing cast member on Saturday Night Live with 17 seasons under his belt -- had a similar start.
"I remember community theater being a turning point where I noticed that this was like, a real profession," Thompson recalled.
Talking about the movie, Mitchell recalled to Barrymore: "Good Burger started to gain a lot of steam. A lot of musical guests wanted to be in the Good Burger sketches. Kenan was very helpful for me, too, because this was my first movie."
At the time, Thompson already had several movie credits to his name, including two sequels of The Mighty Ducks and Heavyweights. Still, both men remember the moment they first saw themselves together on a giant-sized billboard for the film, which featured them surfing on a pickle and tomato. As they told Barrymore, the-then teenagers had been driving down Sunset Boulevard when they spotted themselves and pulled over to take pictures.
Looking back, Barrymore said that being an actress for most of her life has had its ups and downs, but it all contributed to the life she enjoys today.
"I have all sort of wonderful baggage that I would never let go of or have it any other way, because I wouldn't be exactly who I am at this moment in time without those experiences," Barrymore shared.
That being said, Barrymore admitted that she wants her daughters -- 7-year-old Olive and 6-year-old Frankie -- to get older before they give any thought to becoming actors.
"I would be the first person to help them, but not before 14 or 15," she added.
The talk show host also asked the men about the Kenan and Kel 2020 T-shirts that are available to buy and what a Kenan and Kel presidency would actually look like.
Mitchell joked, "There would be a lot of orange soda involved."
On a more serious note, Thompson added, "I would really want to just settle down all of the anxiety, but also all of the anger and misinformation."
And, as Mitchell sweetly summarized, "Make love mandatory."
While they're of course not actual candidates in the upcoming 2020 election, they may finally star in a sequel more than two decades later. As Thompson, who was just nominated for an Emmy for his performance on Saturday Night Live, told E!'s Scott Tweedie on HappE! Hour, "It's in the works."
"It's all in talks," the star elaborated. "So hopefully the numbers can match up to everybody's expectations and we can get it done, basically. But, yeah, there's talks being had is I guess all I can say about that."
For this installment of Drew's Movie Nite, the trio were also joined virtually by chef Alvin Cailan, who showed viewers how to make their very own Good Burger in their own kitchens.
Check out highlights from Drew Barrymore’s Good Burger Movie Night special below!:
They've still got it! @kenanthompson and @Iamkelmitchell welcome @drewbarrymore and @alvincailan to the Good Burger family. #DrewsMovieNite 🍔 Turn on @nickelodeon right now and join our watch party discussion! pic.twitter.com/r557ve1sJu
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
#DrewsMovieNite begins now @Nickelodeon !! Watch with us @DrewBarrymoreTV pic.twitter.com/t9xuXk4IbK
— Drew Barrymore (@DrewBarrymore) July 31, 2020
Mr. Wheat!!! @sinbadbad please tell us you got to consult on the wardrobe. #DrewsMovieNite #GoodBurger @DrewBarrymore @Nickelodeon
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
Let’s go!!!! @DrewBarrymoreTV @DrewBarrymore #DrewsMovieNite 🍔 @carliecraig jacked my OG #Goodburger nametag but at least I have my GB Tee 🤷🏻♂️🤣 #ImFizz pic.twitter.com/qVHPqHjNhY
— Josh Server (@Josh_Server) July 31, 2020
Ayyye!!! Lets get it!!!
— Kel Mitchell (@Iamkelmitchell) July 31, 2020
“Edddd!! I see you!! I seeeee you!!!” 🤣🤣🤣 #DrewsMovieNite
— Kenan Thompson (@kenanthompson) July 31, 2020
I see you guys !! 🍔🍔🍔🍔@kenanthompson @Iamkelmitchell
— Chinguun Sergelen (@chinguuns) July 31, 2020
Watching it right now!! #DrewsMovieNite pic.twitter.com/tqcSNXxNdR
Gauntlets will be thrown...Which burger would you choose in real life? Be honest! @DrewBarrymore #GoodBurger #DrewsMovieNite
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
If you want to make a #GoodBurger in real life, check out these tips from @alvincailan that helped @DrewBarrymore build a burger so good our emoji is jealous. 🍔 #DrewsMovieNite pic.twitter.com/ThSwC7nwi6
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
What a great first premiere for a scene-stealing role! @carmenelectra #DrewBarrymore #GoodBurger https://t.co/ICxkxNdCVF
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
I remember this movie when it first came out. It was one of the first movies I was able to go to a premiere that I was in!! I was excited when the movie first came out. #DrewsMovieNite
— Carmen Electra (@carmenelectra) July 31, 2020
Classic! Who remembers these???? #DrewsMovieNite #GoodBurger https://t.co/scQa11UG74
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
Big guy loves big burgers and pocket tomatoes. #GoodBurger #DrewsMovieNite @SHAQ
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
Still plenty of time to join @DrewBarrymore to watch Good Burger for #DrewsMovieNite. Watch with us on Nickelodeon or stream along July 30 at 8p ET/ 5p PT. @Nickelodeon @Iamkelmitchell @kenanthompson @Josh_Server #GoodBurger pic.twitter.com/xbHk8Sm1t9
— Lex Lumpkin (@MrLexLumpkin) July 31, 2020
Hey we actually have a few of these and a VCR!! https://t.co/bjV4wVbO9v
— Gabrielle Nevaeh (@GabrielleNGreen) July 31, 2020
One of our favorite scenes! #GoodBurger #DrewsMovieNite https://t.co/DHDBhGcLKM pic.twitter.com/tK86kjLcQS
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
Enter Roxanne #DrewsMovieNite #goodburger @carmenelectra 👑👑👑 pic.twitter.com/G6VuxOnyGd
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
Can we have a moment of appreciation for the #GoodBurger soundtrack, please?🍔🍔🍔🍔 #DrewsMovieNite @DrewBarrymore
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
We would have given it to you! 🤣 https://t.co/BwFjFCUJia
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
Greatness recognizing greatness and supporting each other. Love to see it! 🍔 #DrewsMovieNite #GoodBurger https://t.co/16E9TyPeNa
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
OMG even my dog ,sky, is watching goodburger too!! 😹🤣 @DrewBarrymoreTV @DrewBarrymore #DrewsMovieNite pic.twitter.com/HVcz0TsMtY
— nathan janak (@itsnathanjanak) July 31, 2020
Heather: I'm a psychopath.
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
Ed: I'm Ed!
s/o @lindacardellini @Iamkelmitchell
Best meet-cute ever! 😂 Share your most awkward meet-cute stories with us now. #DrewsMovieNite #GoodBurger
Burgers during commercial break!! #DrewsMovieNite pic.twitter.com/XPVlGSCE0B
— Drew Barrymore (@DrewBarrymore) July 31, 2020
Dance break! Don't judge us, but we're busting some moves. #DrewsMovieNite #goodburger pic.twitter.com/zyDYSHupaU
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
True friends bust out of asylums #together. @kenanthompson and @Iamkelmitchell were like that IRL, too. Check out this cute memory of seeing their #GoodBurger billboard for the first time together. #DrewsMovieNite pic.twitter.com/pgkzfR3xhz
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
Fun story About the soundtrack @DrewBarrymore Director @BrianRobbinsTV called me and said I need you to write an entire song to your I’m a dude greeting tonight and sing it to the capitol records executives in the morning. Thank God they loved the lyrics! #DrewsMovieNite
— Kel Mitchell (@Iamkelmitchell) July 31, 2020
I believe this was @lindacardellini 's first movie and man, did she knock it out of the park! I love her in #freaksandgeeks on @MadMen_AMC and congratulations on your nomination @deadtome so deserved!
— Drew Barrymore (@DrewBarrymore) July 31, 2020
Too much of a good thing? pic.twitter.com/IhHMRBdIF3
— Drew Barrymore (@DrewBarrymore) July 31, 2020
If @kenanthompson and @Iamkelmitchell can take down a corrupt organization in 90 minutes, imagine what they could do in office! #kenankel2020 #DrewsMovieNite #GoodBurger 🍔 pic.twitter.com/hau8w9laJ6
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
What an orange crush rush! Thanks for hanging out with us #DrewsMovieNite @kenanthompson @Iamkelmitchell @alvincailan @SharJackson @sinbadbad @carmenelectra @Josh_Server @ryan_alessi @itsnathanjanak @chinguuns @LoriBethDenberg @itsreececaddel@GabrielleNGreen @MrLexLumpkin 🍔
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
We've got Ed's sauce in our bag (swag) after last night's #DrewsMovieNite #GoodBurger watch party. If you want some, too, check out @alvincailan showing us how to make it at home! pic.twitter.com/tbbEzIcWFS
— The Drew Barrymore Show (@DrewBarrymoreTV) July 31, 2020
Along with "Drew's Movie Nite", Barrymore announced a series of digital shows that will roll out ahead of the premiere of her hourlong talk show, including The Making of The Drew Barrymore Show, The Art of the Interview, and Drew's Cookbook Club. The digital content will drop on TheDrewBarrymoreShow.com. The Drew Barrymore Show will premiere Sept. 14.
Sources: E! News, Entertainment Tonight.
From E! News:
Kenan Thompson Talks Emmy Nom & Gives Update on Good Burger Sequel With Kel Mitchell
Kenan Thompson appears to be in his prime!
The comedian recently launched a podcast, has a new series coming to NBC and, most notably, just scored his second Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on Saturday Night Live—the show he's called home for the last 17 years, making him the longest-running cast member ever.
When Kenan got the Emmys news on Tuesday, as he explained to E!'s Scott Tweedie during the Instagram Live series HappE! Hour, he "celebrated by just slowly spreading the word amongst family."
"And really just embracing the love from loved-ones basically—just a million text messages and stuff like that," Kenan, who has two children with wife Christina Evangeline, added. "I'm hanging out. There's not much partying to be had these days but it's all good."
Though this isn't Kenan's first Emmy nom, he's still "overly humbled," by the nod, even revealing he "wasn't expecting it at all."
"I think the category is really impressive," the actor said, referencing his fellow nominees: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Tony Shalhoub; Barry's Henry Winkler, Anthony Carrigan and Stephen Root; Veep's Tony Hale; and The Kominsky Method's Alan Arkin.
"It's an acknowledgement by your peers," Kenan explained. "These are people that I admire and look up to. I mean, I'm in the same sentence with Alan Arkin—forget about it!"
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there's no telling what the Emmys ceremony is going to look like. Kenan predicts a set-up similar to that of the virtual HappE! Hour: "I'm going to make my own trophy out of aluminum foil and I'm just going to have it ready in case I win. And I'll make my speech with my handmade trophy."
Plus, he might even shed a few tears!
"I'm just overly moved by what's going on this year," Kenan told Scott. "It's been a rough year but also it's been very progressive in certain ways and if we can just keep that moving forward, then that's all I can really ask for."
However, as Kenan & Kel fans are dying to know, does "moving forward" include an eventual Good Burger sequel with Kel Mitchell?
"Yeah, it's in the works," Kenan excitedly admitted to Scott. "I mean, it's all in talks. So hopefully the numbers can match up to everybody's expectations and we can get it done. But yeah, there's talks being had, I guess, is all I can say about that."
We're definitely holding out hope!
Until that happens, though, Kenan has plenty to keep him busy. He debuted a podcast, You Already Know, with co-host Tani Marole in May, which he said hopes brings "a little joy" to listeners.
The at-home episodes of Saturday Night Live certainly did! Kenan described the beginning of working on the show remotely as "the weirdest."
"I haven't even done a lot of internet sketches for Instagram or anything on my own," the comedian noted. "I haven't done a lot of just recording myself doing stuff outside of professional environments. I'm just very new to that and it kind of catapulted me into that."
SNL's 45th season, which wrapped up in March, was particularly jam-packed with stars both pre- and post-coronavirus. Hosts included Kristen Stewart, Will Ferrell, Jennifer Lopez and Eddie Murphy, among others. Kenan described the latter's much-anticipated return to the main stage at Studio 8H as "incredible."
I think that was the overall story of the season because [Murphy] was the prodigal son. He was the one that's been away for the longest and the big superstar that hadn't been back yet," Kenan explained. "After [Adam] Sandler did it, that was a big feat...I was like man, Lorne Michaels never sleeps!
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