Pete Davidson is a well-known comedian who starred in his own semi-autobiographical series, Bupkis. The show was spectacular in its first season, but the comedian has called it quits ahead of the second season.
Davidson rose to fame due to his sketches on Saturday Night Live, where he was a regular for 8 years before he walked away from the show. He returned to the small screen with Bupkis, but the star felt that his time on the show was now over.
Davidson called it quits on his show (Source: Bupkis)
Why did Pete Davidson quit his semi-autobiographical show?
Pete Davidson was an instant hit on SNL, with his inherent ability to make the audience laugh. Even though he was surrounded by a sea of other talented comedians, Davidson held his own very well.
Suggested“I can’t live with Jack Nicholson hating me”: Pete Davidson Refused to Meet His Idol,...
Davidson rose to fame due to his sketches on Saturday Night Live, where he was a regular for 8 years before he walked away from the show. He returned to the small screen with Bupkis, but the star felt that his time on the show was now over.
Davidson called it quits on his show (Source: Bupkis)
Why did Pete Davidson quit his semi-autobiographical show?
Pete Davidson was an instant hit on SNL, with his inherent ability to make the audience laugh. Even though he was surrounded by a sea of other talented comedians, Davidson held his own very well.
Suggested“I can’t live with Jack Nicholson hating me”: Pete Davidson Refused to Meet His Idol,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Pete Davidson is just as proud of his mom as she is of him. Since making his "Saturday Night Live" debut in 2014, the comedian has spoken out about his childhood on numerous occasions and has included his mom, Amy Waters Davidson, in episodes of "SNL" among other things. Pete was born on Nov. 16, 1993, to Amy, a school nurse, and Scott Davidson, a New York City firefighter who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks when the comedian was just 7 years old.
The loss of his dad hit Pete hard, and his mom did everything she could to make sure he was happy. "It was sad how sad he was growing up," Amy told the New York Times in an October 2015 interview while discussing how Pete began pursuing comedy as a young teen. "He had a tough time growing up without a dad - I wanted him to be happy, and this made him really,...
The loss of his dad hit Pete hard, and his mom did everything she could to make sure he was happy. "It was sad how sad he was growing up," Amy told the New York Times in an October 2015 interview while discussing how Pete began pursuing comedy as a young teen. "He had a tough time growing up without a dad - I wanted him to be happy, and this made him really,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Jessica Vacco-Bolanos
- Popsugar.com
Pete Davidson delivered a somber opening address to kick off the 49th season of Saturday Night Live, in which he discussed the Israel-Hamas war.
“This week we saw the horrible images and stories from Israel and Gaza,” the comedian said. “And I know what you’re thinking, who better to comment on it than Pete Davidson? Well, in a lot of ways I am a good person to talk about it because when I was seven years old, my dad was killed in a terrorist attack. So I know something about what that’s like.”
Davidson’s father, Scott Davidson, was a firefighter who died in New York City on September 11, 2001.
“I saw so many terrible pictures this week of children suffering, Israeli children and Palestinian children,” he continued. “It took me back to a really horrible, horrible place. No one in this world deserves to suffer like that, especially not kids.
“This week we saw the horrible images and stories from Israel and Gaza,” the comedian said. “And I know what you’re thinking, who better to comment on it than Pete Davidson? Well, in a lot of ways I am a good person to talk about it because when I was seven years old, my dad was killed in a terrorist attack. So I know something about what that’s like.”
Davidson’s father, Scott Davidson, was a firefighter who died in New York City on September 11, 2001.
“I saw so many terrible pictures this week of children suffering, Israeli children and Palestinian children,” he continued. “It took me back to a really horrible, horrible place. No one in this world deserves to suffer like that, especially not kids.
- 10/15/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
For the premiere of its 49th season, Saturday Night Live skipped its regularly scheduled sketch parodying the week’s news. Instead, host Pete Davidson delivered, in a rare staid demeanor, a solemn cold open addressing the Israel-Hamas war.
“This week we saw the horrible images and stories from Israel and Gaza. And I know what you’re thinking, who better to comment on it than Pete Davidson?,” says Davidson, who shared a personal connection to the ongoing trauma. “Well, in a lot of ways I am a good person to talk about it because when I was 7 years old, my dad was killed in a terrorist attack. So, I know something about what’s that like.” (Scott Davidson was a New York City firefighter who died on Sept. 11, 2001.)
Davidson did not break and continued speaking, returning to his take on the violence in Israel and Gaza. “I saw so many...
“This week we saw the horrible images and stories from Israel and Gaza. And I know what you’re thinking, who better to comment on it than Pete Davidson?,” says Davidson, who shared a personal connection to the ongoing trauma. “Well, in a lot of ways I am a good person to talk about it because when I was 7 years old, my dad was killed in a terrorist attack. So, I know something about what’s that like.” (Scott Davidson was a New York City firefighter who died on Sept. 11, 2001.)
Davidson did not break and continued speaking, returning to his take on the violence in Israel and Gaza. “I saw so many...
- 10/15/2023
- by Cori Murray
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Saturday Night Live departed from its usual cold open with a heartfelt message from Pete Davidson about Israel’s war with Hamas.
Davidson opened by discussing the “horrible images” from Israel and Gaza and related it to his own tragedy, of losing his father when he was a child on 9/11 – Davidson’s father, Scott Davidson, was a New York City firefighter who was killed at the World Trade Center.
“I know what you’re thinking, who better to comment on it than Pete Davidson? Well, in a lot of ways, I am a good person to talk about it because when I was seven years old my dad was killed in a terrorist attack. So, I know something about what that’s like.”
He pointed to the “terrible pictures” of children suffering this week and said “no one in this world deserves to suffer like that”.
He said that comedy...
Davidson opened by discussing the “horrible images” from Israel and Gaza and related it to his own tragedy, of losing his father when he was a child on 9/11 – Davidson’s father, Scott Davidson, was a New York City firefighter who was killed at the World Trade Center.
“I know what you’re thinking, who better to comment on it than Pete Davidson? Well, in a lot of ways, I am a good person to talk about it because when I was seven years old my dad was killed in a terrorist attack. So, I know something about what that’s like.”
He pointed to the “terrible pictures” of children suffering this week and said “no one in this world deserves to suffer like that”.
He said that comedy...
- 10/15/2023
- by Peter White and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of Emmy Awards voting, non-Peacock subscribers will be able to watch an episode of Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical sitcom “Bupkis” on NBC and YouTube.
“Do as I Say, Not as I Do,” will air June 10 on NBC following the Miles Teller “Saturday Night Live” encore and also debut on YouTube.
The series second episode finds a young Pete (played by Preston Brodrick) attends a wedding just weeks after losing his father on 9/11, where he bonds with his uncle (Bobby Cannavale).
Davidson lost his own father, firefighter Scott Davidson, to the 2001 terrorist attacks: It’s just one of the actual events of his life that the headline-making comedian draws on for the series. Chris Vognar wrote in his review for TheWrap: “He has the comedian’s gift of mining his pain and missteps for mischief, and he does it with a sense of pathos that makes him easy to root for,...
“Do as I Say, Not as I Do,” will air June 10 on NBC following the Miles Teller “Saturday Night Live” encore and also debut on YouTube.
The series second episode finds a young Pete (played by Preston Brodrick) attends a wedding just weeks after losing his father on 9/11, where he bonds with his uncle (Bobby Cannavale).
Davidson lost his own father, firefighter Scott Davidson, to the 2001 terrorist attacks: It’s just one of the actual events of his life that the headline-making comedian draws on for the series. Chris Vognar wrote in his review for TheWrap: “He has the comedian’s gift of mining his pain and missteps for mischief, and he does it with a sense of pathos that makes him easy to root for,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Live from New York, er Washington D.C., it's Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson. The couple attended a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on April 24 during which Jon Stewart was presented with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Pete was one of many stars who took the stage to honor Jon. According to The New York Times, the Saturday Night Live star thanked the former Daily Show host for his advocacy work on behalf of veterans and 9/11 first responders. Pete's father, Scott Davidson, was a New York firefighter who died in the line of duty on Sept. 11, 2001. "If my dad were here," Pete said, per the newspaper, "I know he'd be happy that...
- 4/25/2022
- E! Online
Stars: Pete Davidson, Bel Powley, Ricky Velez, Lou Wilson, Moises Arias, Carly Aquilino, Marisa Tomei, Maude Apatow, Pauline Chalamet, Lynne Koplitz, Joseph Paul Kennedy, Kevin Corrigan, Bill Burr, Steve Buscemi | Written by Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson, Dave Sirus | Directed by Judd Apatow
In many ways films like this are the hardest to write about, The King of Staten Island lacks in any narrative structure and struggles to find its purpose. The narrative causes the film to feel long and the script has a lethargic feel to it. Yet, despite this, the characters come on to the screen fully formed, each and everyone feeling like real people, unique in their own individual way. It’s the charm and likability of these characters that drives the film forward and keeps you engaged for the entire runtime.
The King of Staten Island focuses on Scott (Pete Davidson) a 24 year old still living at home,...
In many ways films like this are the hardest to write about, The King of Staten Island lacks in any narrative structure and struggles to find its purpose. The narrative causes the film to feel long and the script has a lethargic feel to it. Yet, despite this, the characters come on to the screen fully formed, each and everyone feeling like real people, unique in their own individual way. It’s the charm and likability of these characters that drives the film forward and keeps you engaged for the entire runtime.
The King of Staten Island focuses on Scott (Pete Davidson) a 24 year old still living at home,...
- 9/14/2020
- by Alex Ginnelly
- Nerdly
Remember all those tattoos Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson have been sporting lately? Turns out they may mean more than we originally thought. Fans of the pop star and the Saturday Night Live comedian believe the couple's wedding date is on August 4th of this year, which is numerically spelled 8/4/18. That number also happened to be Pete's late father's badge number when he was a firefighter in New York City. And not too long ago, the songstress had the digits tattooed in honor of his father, Scott Davidson, who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The fan theory is solid considering the significance of the number to Pete and it would be a great way to remember the late firefighter on...
- 7/20/2018
- E! Online
Pete Davidson is shutting down any claims that he gave fiancé Ariana Grande and his ex, Cazzie David, the same necklace. On Saturday, the comedian shared a photo to Instagram of Ariana wearing his late father's pendant. His father Scott Davidson was reportedly wearing the Fdny badge necklace when he died during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York. Davidson told his followers, "She's the greatest person I know. I gave it to her because she has my heart and that is the most precious thing I own. My dad would be so happy and love her so much." However, it didn't take long before some eagle-eyed fans pointed out that the Saturday Night Live star had given the very...
- 7/16/2018
- E! Online
Ariana Grande has Pete Davidson's heart and now, something else that is very precious to him. The 24-year-old SNL star gifted his fiancée his necklace bearing a gold pendant in the shape of a Fdny badge with his late dad's number, 8418. His father, New York firefighter Scott Davidson, died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Davidson posted a photo of Grande wearing the jewelry on Friday night. Not all fans were impressed. "No girl should ever wear your dad's chain," one person commented. "So disrespectful." "For ur information that's not just some girl, that's my fiancé," Davidson replied. "She's the greatest...
- 7/14/2018
- E! Online
She's honoring the man who would have been her father-in-law. Ariana Grande and her fiancé, Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson, are used to proclaiming their love for each other by getting tattoos, and Ariana's new tattoo is a little bit more special. Her new ink seems to be a tribute to Pete's late father Scott Davidson, an Fdny firefighter who died during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in NYC. Ariana had stepped out with Pete for a stroll in NYC earlier this week, and fans noticed that Ari was sporting some new ink on the top of her right foot, according to E! News. Once zoomed in, it's easy to see that Ari's tattoo is a series of numbers that end in "418" — which is the same as the last three digits in Scott's former Fdny badge, 8418. Pete also has his father's badge number tattooed on the inside of his arm.
- 7/1/2018
- by Emma Hernandez
- Life and Style
Ariana Grande has made the ultimate gesture of love for Pete Davidson amid their whirlwind relationship. Eagle-eyed fans recently noticed that the 25-year-old singer has a new tattoo on her foot, the number 8418—the badge number of her fiancé's late father, New York firefighter Scott Davidson, who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Pete has for years had the same number tattooed on his left arm. Grande's new tattoo is visible in photos of her and Davidson walking in New York City earlier this week. Earlier this month, the 24-year-old SNL star debuted not one but two tattoos that pay tribute to Ariana. The fan-favorite couple has been...
- 6/30/2018
- E! Online
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