Amy Poehler told a great story about the time she spoke with Jon Hamm. That heartfelt conversation came from their collaboration on “Saturday Night Live” back in October 2008. That exchange took place just days before Poehler was to assume the hosting duties for that series. It was only a few hours before she gave birth to her son, Archie. This emotional backdrop only prepared the scene for an electric exchange that highlighted both the friendship and tension that comes with the world of live television.
On that fateful date of October 25, 2008, Amy Poehler hosted “Saturday Night Live” while Jon Hamm was only a guest making his debut as a host. The political stakes couldn’t have been higher for either. Poehler felt even more emotional bombshell when she found out that her much-loved OB-GYN — an doc in his 80s — had died.
Poehler later reflected on the day she found out her doctor had died, remembering how she had lost it on the phone, crying. This outpouring of emotion created a heavy atmosphere, as she noted, “When you see a very, very pregnant person has started crying, it’s very scary, and the whole crew gets really quiet.”
Behind the curtain, Jon Hamm was incredibly encouraging and honest. He stared me down and said, “This is huge, and I want to make sure you get your s.
