Lorne Michaels has become a legend in the world of sketch comedy, thanks to his role as producer of “Saturday Night Live.” Michaels created the NBC variety series in 1975 and it has been going strong ever since, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. Michaels combined sketch comedy with musical guests and celebrity hosts, infusing traditional variety with fresh comedic sensibilities. “SNL“‘s continued success is proof that, even at an early stage in his career, Michaels understood the TV landscape well enough to find the winning formula. However, before helming “SNL,” Michaels first worked on some less successful series.
In 1968, Michaels,…
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