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‘SNL’ boss Lorne Michaels reveals the show’s satire plans for the upcoming election
Michaels confirmed that “SNL” alum Maya Rudolph will return to portray Vice President Kamala Harris. He also said that Steve Martin will make an appearance this season but not to portray Harris’ running mate Tim Walz, despite calls from people on the internet lobbying for it.
‘SNL’ boss Lorne Michaels faces his toughest challenge yet with 50th season
It’s hard to imagine a scenario for the show where the stakes could be any higher,” says James Andrew Miller, who wrote the book, “Live from New York: An Uncensored History of
Lorne Michaels: ‘SNL’ will ‘reinvent’ how Trump is portrayed
Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of “Saturday Night Live,” says he will have to “reinvent” former President Trump’s character on the show. “I think we have the people to play [the candidates],
Lorne Michaels Is Staying Put at SNL
The show’s creator, who previously said he might leave the show after season 50, now wants to stay as long as he can.
‘SNL’ cast mocks Lorne Michaels at Emmys 2024 — claims he’s lost a staggering 85 times
But Meyers had a different recollection. “Guys, this is very nice, but Lorne has won 21 Emmys and ‘SNL’ has won over 200,” the 50-year-old said. “That’s too much,” Wiig quipped.
‘SNL’ Cast Mocks Lorne Michaels During Emmys for Losing 85 Times: ‘It Gets Better … Keep Dreaming’
Just because your work doesn’t immediately connect with people, that doesn’t mean you should give up. That’s the advice Kristen Wiig, Bowen Yang and Maya Rudolph gave to Lorne Michaels, the celebrated head of “Saturday Night Live” and their former boss, who is about to celebrate his 50th season of the NBC staple.
Lorne Michaels reflects on Shane Gillis “SNL” casting backlash: 'The overreaction to it was so stunning'
"When he came back to the show last year [to host], we saw, 'Oh right, he’s really talented, and he would’ve been really good for us.'"
Lorne Michaels promises a "re-invented" Trump on 50th season of "SNL"
Live” knows it has to “reinvent” its approach to depicting Donald Trump in 2024. Ahead of the storied show’s 50th season, creator Lorne Michaels and head writers Michael Che and Colin Jost spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about their plans to cover the upcoming election,
Lorne Michaels Calls Shane Gillis 'SNL' Casting Backlash an 'Overreaction'
Lorne Michaels has no regrets about hiring controversial comedian Shane Gillis - or bringing him back to host Saturday Night Live after he was fired for resurfaced racist and homophobic jokes. "We had a bad time when I added Shane Gillis to the cast [in 2019],
Lorne Michaels Weighs In On Who Will Play Donald Trump On ‘SNL’ Season 50
Series creator Lorne Michaels and Weekend Update anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost spoke with The Hollywood Reporter ahead of the sketch comedy show’s milestone 50th season. Du
‘SNL’ Turns 50—What We Know About The Show’s Milestone Season
“Saturday Night Live” will return for its 50th season this weekend, with plans for star-studded hosts and a focus on the ...
Backlash against Pa. comedian an ‘overreaction,’ ‘SNL’ creator says
Comedian and central Pennsylvania native, Shane Gillis, made headlines not all too long ago when he was famously booted from ...
Is Lorne Michaels Retiring From Saturday Night Live? Why He’s Stopped Talking About It As The Show Gears Up For Season 50
In 1975, Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC and, while it was a gamble, it proved to be a hit for the network. Now five ...
Happy 50th ‘SNL!’ Here’s a look back at the show’s very first cast
Happy 50th “SNL!" The NBC sketch comedy mainstay “Saturday Night Live” begins its 50th season Sept. 28. Over the decades, ...
Oh No, Muppet Twitter Is Feuding With the SNL Movie
Casual Muppet enjoyers and dedicated Muppet fan accounts alike are waging war on the new movie Saturday Night, which ...