Johnson brought his interview with the three-time Emmy winner to a sudden stop, to fulfill Brown’s wish to be roasted ahead of his 50th birthday—watch video.

While that’s a far cry from NBC’s Saturday Night Live and its rumored $4 million/week budget, it’s at least quadruple the typical cost of a topical sketch program in the UK, Variety notes.

The Comedy Central series’ senior correspondent and co-host won for On-Air Talent— Entertainment, and will be feted May 19 at the annual awards show honoring women in media.