Steve Harvey told Kenan Thompson 'you better watch yourself' over comedian's 'SNL' impression

 Kenan Thompson is one of the busiest entertainers in Hollywood.

The actor/comedian's new sitcom on NBC called "The Kenan Show" was just picked up for its first season and will premiere "post-fall," the network announced. Thompson has also confirmed he will stay on as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and be part of the upcoming unscripted reality competition series "Bring The Funny," also on NBC.

"It's all NBC. It's up to them to schedule it out, work it out," Thompson told Fox News at the People/Entertainment Weekly upfront party in New York City.

He added, "I like to work."

As for what fans can expect from the new series, the 41-year-old said, "Good laughs. It also has a lot of heart to it. Andy Garcia is great, we have a good rapport and the girls who are playing my daughters are so talented."

"The show is going to be fun to watch and also be emotional, which isn't that common in other sitcoms." he continued.

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My new show @nbcbringthefunny starts taping on April 17 – come be a part of the audience! Guess what! It’s free and we promise not to charge a two drink minimum. So if you’re in LA, come enjoy some funny with us!! http://bit.ly/BringTheFunnyTIX

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One impersonation Thompson is known for doing is longtime TV host and producer Steve Harvey. Thompson and the rest of the "SNL" actually did a short "Family Feud" sketch at the NBCU Upfronts presentation on Monday morning.

Harvey knows about Thompson's impression and jokingly has warned him to watch out.

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I mean, where do I begin with this one?! Ok, first of all, @idriselba you are truly awesome!! Thank you for jumpin in with both feet and being so kind and collaborative!!! Salute King!!! Now for these pics, this first one, I couldn’t be prouder of my sister @lesdogggg this week!! Not only did we get to say the coveted opener together (@chethinks you are brilliant and @garyyesgary thank you for chippin in) but I got to witness her take her Magic Show idea from beginning to end while she was hands on about every aspect of it with the vigilance of the “Warrior Princess” she is!! I also broke out a new Game Show wig!! 😭 And even the Gold Diggers got to put some moves on ‘em!!! But the Magic Show pics of @idriselba to me fully displays just how dedicated of a performer and how cool he really is!! #commitment That last pic of me i love because I look as tired as I was!! Incredible, awesome, stressful week but I would have it no other way!!! And my bro @chrisreddis had a huge week!! So happy to have shared the Cold Open with my bro and sis!!! Hope y’all enjoyed as much as I did!! #love #positivity

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"I just saw [Steve Harvey] when we were shooting 'Bring The Funny' and he was on the next stage doing 'Family Feud,' so I sat down with him and he was like, 'You better watch yourself,'" Thompson admitted. "I love Steve. I've known him for a super long time."

The "All That" star has been in the business for decades, learning with every experience, and he feels that's the reason why he's been successful.

"Comedy is a craft. It's something that you sharpen over time so the more you educate yourself about topics and references the better [your comedy] will be and the more appealing it'll be to a wider audience," Thompson mused. "Your comedy skills get better over time but you have to work at it."

But don't expect to see him in a Netflix comedy special anytime soon. "I've never had time to build a real comedy stand-up set because I don't have the time, but I respect it," he said. "That's why I've never just put out a special just because I have a name."