Newman, who became known for such SNL characters as Connie Conehead and Valley girl Sherry, tells The Hollywood Reporter that she appreciates the propensity for the Lorne Michaels-created program to evolve over the decades. The show has been the subject of recent headlines surrounding its cast comings and goings ahead of season 51, which debuts Oct. 4.
“What’s thrilling about SNL, and the reason I think it’s had its longevity, is that it has absolutely evolved with the time, with the generation, with the style and tone of each new comic voice that came along,” Newman says. “And with the recent hires — Veronika [Slowikowska], I noticed her. I thought, ‘God, this girl is really good,’ and…
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