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."
Lorne Michaels Is the Real Star of “Saturday Night Live”
He’s ruled with absolute power for five decades, forever adding to his list of oracular pronouncements—about producing TV, making comedy, and living the good life.
Pete Davidson says he asked Lorne Michaels to fire him from 'Saturday Night Live' after his first year
Beyond Saturday Night," former cast member Pete Davidson recalls wanting to leave "SNL" after his first season.
Get ready for a three-hour live concert of ‘SNL’ musical guests
After a docuseries, a movie retelling its origins, and with a live special still to come, “Saturday Night Live” still has more ways to celebrate its 50 years on the air. Next up: “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” which will air live on Valentine’s Day and celebrate the show’s long history of musical guests.
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Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After First ‘SNL’ Season; Michaels Said ‘It’s Going to Suck for Three or Four Years’
After just one season of “Saturday Night Live,” Pete Davidson wanted out. In the new “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” docuseries, the comedian revealed that he asked series creator and ...
Chevy Chase Reveals What Would’ve Kept Him on “SNL” — and How It Involved These Specific Words from Creator Lorne Michaels
As longtime viewers of the sketch comedy show may remember — long before its landmark 50th season — Chase, 81, was a ...
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Live” is having a 50th anniversary, and things are happening. Jason Reitman’s backstage dramedy “Saturday Night,” released ...
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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Lorne Michaels Told Bill Hader, Who Was 'Prone to Anxiety Attacks,' to 'Calm the F--- Down' Before Hosting SNL
"To some, Michaels will bark, 'Don’t f--- it up,'" Susan Morrison writes in Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live, according to an excerpt in The New Yorker. David Spade Says It ...
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As the saying goes, “There’s no business like show business.” And as the much lesser known saying goes, “The business of putting on a comedy show is a lot less fun than you would imagine.” Okay, maybe ...
Massive ‘SNL’ 50 Celebration: Star-Studded Homecoming Concert Announced
A celebration in honor of 'SNL's' 50th anniversary is planned on Valentine's Day; a concert featuring a stellar lineup of musical performers.