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).

23 hours ago · “Saturday Night Live” is reuniting with some fan-favorite celebrity hosts for its upcoming 50th anniversary special. ... “SNL” creator and producer Lorne Michaels and the current cast have ...

2 days ago · Lorne Michaels is not leaving Saturday Night Live (SNL). Despite previous speculation that he might retire after Season 50, Michaels has confirmed that he will stay for at least Season 51.

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. Learn more about Michaels’s life and career.

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.

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...

Jan 29, 2025 · Lorne Michaels reportedly dislikes when “Saturday Night Live” cast members break character. But over 50 seasons, it’s become one of the show’s signature moves — one that usually delights ...

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 ...

Apr 22, 2021 · In 1975, NBC hired Lorne Michaels to create a show to run on Saturday nights. After gathering a group of actors and writers, Michaels debuted Saturday Night Live, a sketch comedy show that has...

Jan 24, 2020 · The ongoing success of Saturday Night Live – which has been on the air for more than forty years – is testament to the creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels and his vision for a...