Speedy Rosenthal worked at “Saturday Night Live” for decades.

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Adam Sandleris introducing audiences to the man he says will soon be in charge atSaturday Night Live.

But everyone knows that the answer is of course Speedy."

Adam Sandler Performing Snl

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But just who is the man Sandler jokingly identified as heir apparent to the sketch comedy institution?

That’s Speedy Rosenthal, a longtime member of theSNLmusic department.

Michaels, who co-createdSNLin 1975 with Dick Ebersol, previously mentioned plans to retire once his show turned 50.

Adam Sandler performing during SNL 50

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The Canadian producer walked back that plan over the last few years, however.

Theres no immediate plan."

Watch Sandler’s full song, featuring Rosenthal’s cameo, above.

Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels during the Actors' Equity Opening Night Gypsy Robe Ceremony honoring Brendon Stimson for “Mean Girls” at the August Wilson Theatre Theatre on April 8, 2018 in New York City

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