Lorne Michaels's creation of Saturday Night Live began with a simple principle—encouraging laughter among his team. This approach transformed SNL into a cultural icon over its 50-year existence. Susan Morrison's biography, set for release on February 18, delves into Michaels's management style and the show itself, drawing from her experiences and interviews with past SNL stars. Though the book portrays Michaels favorably, it also highlights how some of his management techniques hold broader relevance beyond comedy, revealing a complex leader revered by many.
When Lorne Michaels gathered his team to create Saturday Night Live, he said, 'Let's make each other laugh,' a principle that shaped the show's enduring success.
Susan Morrison highlights Michaels's unique management philosophy, noting that some of his approaches could be published in a Harvard Business School context.
The upcoming biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live, provides an in-depth look into Michaels's leadership and the creation of SNL's legacy.
Michaels's ability to inspire reverence among his teams has led former cast members to mimic his personal choices, demonstrating the depth of their admiration.
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