They’re not people known for their comedy chops.

“We tried very hard forClint [Eastwood], particularly in the 70s,” he said.

“Movie stars in that period did not do television.

Michael Che and Lorne Michaels attend National Action Network’s (NAN) 30th Anniversary Celebration at Carnegie Hall on November 01, 2021 in New York City

Michael Che and Lorne Michaels in 2021.Johnny Nunez/WireImage

Sandler performed on the show from 1991 to 1995, but didn’t return to host until 2019.

Che does dream of one more iconic entertainer making theirSNLdebut.

“My white whale at this point would beDenzel Washington,” he said.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: Denzel Washington attends the 94th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/WireImage)

Denzel Washington at the 2022 Oscars.Momodu Mansaray/WireImage

SNLkicks off its 50th season on Sept. 28 with first-time hostJean Smartand first-time musical guestJelly Roll.