Lorne Michaels Says “SNL” Has Never Banned Musical Guests

Lorne Michaels Says “SNL” Has Never Banned Musical Guests: 'We're Way Too Crass and Opportunistic'
The show's creator dispelled any rumors during the documentary 'Ladies and Gentleman...50 Years of SNL Music' Lorne Michaels is disputing any rumors about Saturday Night Live banning musicians. According to the creator of the long-running comedy sketch show,
Lorne Michaels Claims SNL Has ‘Never Banned' Any Musical Guests
Despite infamous performances from the likes of Elvis Costello, Sinéad O'Connor, and more, 'SNL' has apparently never officially barred any musical guests from returning.
Lorne Michaels denies ‘Saturday Night Live’ has ever banned any musical acts
Despite many musicians, like Rage Against the Machine, causing controversy on 'Saturday Night Live', Lorne Michaels is adamant that none have been "banned."
I Just Found Out Lorne Michaels Claims He Made Up The Phrase 'Cold Open' On SNL, And I'm Completely Shook
Honestly, learning about Michaels’ claim on the cold open is stellar and an incredible easter egg to get amid Saturday Night Live ’s 50th Season. Here’s hoping that more insightful and shocking BTS stories continue to rise as we near the reunion and the second half of this historic season.
Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After His First Year on ‘SNL’
Pete Davidson is revealing he previously let his imposter syndrome get the best of him.
Chevy Chase Makes Bold Claim About Lorne Michaels’ Influence on SNL’s Success
In the middle of the second season, Chase left SNL behind for Hollywood movie roles, with one of his most well-known roles, in Caddyshack, following only a few years later in 1980. But Chase seemed to blame Michaels for his SNL departure.
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Saturday Night is a treat to see on one of your own
Saturday Night, a behind-the-scenes story of the 90-minute build-up to the very first episode of Saturday Night Live, is a ...
How Did Questlove Make His New ‘SNL’ Doc? Step One: Watch 900 Episodes
Director of '50 Years of SNL Music' reveals inside story of performances by Kanye West, Ashlee Simpson, and more ...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years Of SNL Music’ on Peacock, A Doc With Props For The Music Part Of ‘Saturday Night Live’
I think live music on TV is important.” He’s not wrong! And Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music proves it.
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Live from New York, Austin is now home to the Lorne Michaels collection
The Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin announced Wednesday it has acquired the archive of the "Saturday Night Live" creator.
Lorne Michaels Donates Career Archive to University of Texas
Lorne Michaels has donated a collection of his work on Saturday Night Live and more to the Harry Ransom Center at the ...
Saturday Night review: Inside the mad origin story of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night is the mad origin story of Saturday Night Live, the live US TV show that birthed thousands of comedians ...
"I admired the bravery": Lorne Michaels has come around on Sinead O'Connor's "SNL" pope photo stunt
In a new doc on the musical history of "Saturday Night Live," the showrunner softened his stance on the singer ...
Saturday Night Live’s Dana Carvey Talks About the “Explosive” Genius of Chris Farley, Living in Lorne Michaels’ Guest Room, and His Terrifying Early Years at SNL
The show was in a bad place,” Carvey recalls. “I was told if we don't hit the ground running, they'll pull the plug at Christmas.” ...