While it seems crazy that the undisputed king of '90s and early 2000s comedy would ever be fired from a TV program, Adam pretty much confirmed that both him and Chris Farley were released from the show amidst falling ratings and a radical decision to shake things up for viewers, which ushered in a new crop of talent in Will Ferrell, Darrell Hammond, Cheri Oteri, and Chris Kattan.

"At the time, I was hurt because I didn't know what else I was going to do," the actor said on The Howard Stern Show. "I know it wasn't Lorne [Michaels'] decision. The NBC head dude, I know he didn't like our gang." Luckily, Adam has been extremely successful post-SNL. 

Last May, the comedian returned to his roots for the first time to guest host the iconic show. When asked by Stern if this was a mic-drop moment for him, Adam told the long-time radio personality, "I might have been like that 15 years ago if I came on and did well." Adding, "I'm f--king old enough now. I realize what Saturday Night Live did for me." 

Luckily, we have some memorable characters and songs to remember Adam's time on the late night sketch show, including Opera Man.