Lorne Michaels CC (born Lorne David Lipowitz; November 17, 1944) is a Canadian-American television writer and film producer. He created and produced Saturday Night Live (1975–1980, 1985–present) and produced the Late Night series (since 1993), The Kids in the Hall (from 1989 to 1995), and The Tonight Show (since 2014).

9 hours ago · Lorne Michaels says that 'Saturday Night Live' has never banned musical guest. The show's creator dispelled any rumors during the documentary 'Ladies and Gentleman...50 Years of SNL Music.'

23 hours ago · Lorne Michaels (3rd L) and writers/producers of ‘Saturday Night Live’, winners of Outstanding Variety Sketch Series at the 74th Primetime Emmys on September 12, 2022. (Photo by Frazer Harrison ...

1 day ago · Throughout the 50 seasons of Saturday Night Live, several music acts have been reported to be banned from ever appearing again following controversial performances on the iconic sketch-comedy show.However, SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels insists that SNL has “never banned anyone” in its half-century history. Michaels’ revelation comes courtesy of …

1 day ago · The post Lorne Michaels: SNL Has “Never Banned” Any Music Acts appeared first on Consequence.. Throughout the 50 seasons of Saturday Night Live, several music acts have been reported to be ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Chevy Chase candidly discuss the five-decade reign of Lorne Michaels, the creator of “Saturday Night Live.” Susan Morrison reports.

Jan 17, 2025 · Lorne Michaels, Canadian-born American writer and producer who was best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, a sketch comedy series considered a landmark in American television. He also produced a number of talk shows and sitcoms.

Jun 18, 2024 · Lorne Michaels this week addressed discussion of his rumored retirement from Saturday Night Live ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary.

Lorne Michaels is an Emmy Award-winning producer and writer, best known as the creator and executive producer of “Saturday Night Live,” which has won more Emmys than any other show in...

Feb 12, 2024 · On April 24, 1976, Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of the late-night NBC comedy program “Saturday Night” – it had not yet changed its name to “Saturday Night Live” – appeared ...