Published 12/04/2022, 1:45 PM EST
We have seen many athletes indulging in interesting activities other than sports. Likewise, the NHL GOAT, Wayne Gretzky is no exception. The ice-hockey legend is often spotted doing activities that pique his fans’ interest. Interestingly, once he even tried his hands at acting.
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A couple of years back, he appeared on a talk show, where he revealed everything about his shot at acting and how it affected his daughter, Paulina.
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Wayne Gretzky tried his hands in the entertainment industry
In 2014, Gretzky appeared in a talk show, Conan on TBS. The host Conan O’Brien asked Gretzky about his experience of hosting the show ‘Saturday Night Live’ back in the 80s. On this, Wayne said, “I am glad that I did it, they were terrific”.
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As per Gretzky’s revelations, he not only hosted the show but also acted in it. Gretzky even sang and performed in the sketch, which according to Conan was pretty entertaining. Conan also showed glimpses of the sketch from 80s SNL in his show.
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Gretzky also shared his struggles with learning the song for SNL. Wayne added, “I was trying to learn the song, it was like Waikiki hockey and I am completely tone-deaf”. Further, Wayne revealed he practiced the lyrics by singing the song to her three-month-old daughter. “I was singing to my daughter at that time was three months old and I probably ruined her childhood,” Gretzky joked.
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All of Wayne Gretzky’s SNL appearances
In the 80s, Wayne was standing on the pedestal of victory. He not only took several NHL records home but he also became an international phenomenon. The widespread recognition got him many invites as a guest on many talk shows. One of them is the American television show ‘Saturday Night Live’. After his first appearance as a host, he was seen in various other segments of the show as well. Those segments are point-blank, monologue and skit.
EDMONTON, AB – OCTOBER 15: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Los Angeles Kings talks to the media after he scored his 1851st career NHL point against the Edmonton Oilers on October 15, 1989 at the Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by B Bennett/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
Not only in the 80s but also in present times, we often see the NHL GOAT making appearances in various talk shows and interviews. Thus it can be said that apart from being a superb athlete, Gretzky also is a great entertainer.
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