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Heidi Gardner Thrives in Comedy with Tracy Morgan's Support

4/14/2026

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Heidi Gardner, SNL comedian, praised Tracy Morgan and said she felt nervous around him on The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.
Gardner called her Tisha Basmati role a "freaking dream" that lets her explore over-the-top comedy.
She said Morgan's laughter boosted her confidence on set.
Gardner added sitcom acting is easier than live sketches because it allows deeper character development.
Season 1 is available for streaming on Peacock.

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Heidi Gardner, SNL comedian, praised Tracy Morgan and said she felt nervous around him on The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.
Gardner called her Tisha Basmati role a "freaking dream" that lets her explore over-the-top comedy.
She said Morgan's laughter boosted her confidence on set.
Gardner added sitcom acting is easier than live sketches because it allows deeper character development.
Season 1 is available for streaming on Peacock.