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Lorne Michaels wanted this banned ‘SNL’ singer to perform at 50th anniversary if they were alive

Lorne Michaels believes in second chances. In a new interview with Puck, Lorne Michaels revealed that if she were alive, ...

When does ‘SNL' 51 premiere? What Lorne Michaels has said about the new season

Lorne Michaels has some big plans for "Saturday Night Live" Season 51. In an August interview with Puck News, the "SNL" ...

Lorne Michaels confirms “SNL ”cast members will leave before season 51, reveals 1 actor's return

The season 50 finale didn't include any notable cast departures, though Michaels revealed in a new interview he wants to ...

Lorne Michaels pulls curtain back on that Sabrina Carpenter, Paul Simon 'SNL50' duet

In a new interview, Lorne Michael said that an opening duet between Sabrina Carpenter and Paul Simon was in the works long ...

Lorne Michaels says Fallon, Meyers are safe at NBC following Colbert cancellation

"SNL" creator Lorne Michaels offered his reaction to Stephen Colbert's cancellation and spoke about the futures of NBC's late ...

Lorne Michaels says he would’ve asked banned singer Sinead O’Connor to perform at “SNL ”anniversary if she was still alive

Miley Cyrus — who was also embroiled in a past feud with O'Connor — and Brittany Howard performed "Nothing Compares 2 U" at ...

Bob Odenkirk Says ‘SNL’ Taught Him ‘What Not to Do’

Bob Odenkirk learned a thing or two from his years as a writer for Saturday Night Live, including “what not to do” when he ...
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Turns out SNL was nearly canceled early in its run but these stars helped save it

Earlier this year, Saturday Night Live celebrated 50 years on the air. But there was a time early in the show's history when things weren't working and getting ...