How "Saturday Night Live" Reinvented Television, Fifty Years Ago
Briefly

The article highlights the fiftieth anniversary of "Saturday Night Live" and focuses on its executive producer, Lorne Michaels. Editor Susan Morrison's new book, "Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live," features insights gained from extensive interviews with Michaels. A key aspect of his approach is maintaining a relevant cast by periodically updating it seamlessly, which helps the show resonate with younger audiences. Notably, Tina Fey, a former cast member, reads a review excerpt from the show’s inaugural season, emphasizing its powerful legacy and influence in comedy.
Lorne was a real student of what I call sort of the hinges between eras," Morrison says. To keep the show current, Michaels "paid attention to replenishing the casts in a sort of seamless way."
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of "Saturday Night Live," a landmark in American television that reshaped comedy.
Tina Fey reads an excerpt from the magazine's review of the show's first season, showcasing its lasting impact.
Read at The New Yorker
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