Molly Shannon recalls Whitney Houston's near miss with iconic SNL sketch

Molly Shannon shared how Whitney Houston almost missed her iconic Mary Katherine Gallagher sketch on "Saturday Night Live" in 1996. Shannon insisted on having Houston, who agreed to play a snotty schoolgirl, but she was late to the performance. As the show began, Ana Gasteyer was dressed to fill in for Houston. However, Houston arrived just seconds before the sketch started, impressing everyone with her performance. Shannon recalled Houston's sweet demeanor during the sketch. Shannon also discussed the initial struggles of getting the Mary Katherine Gallagher character approved. After a lackluster response during rehearsals, she showcased the character's physicality, leading to its placement higher in the show lineup.