Lorne Michaels, Ashlee Simpson and SNL
Lorne Michaels Explains Ashlee Simpson’s Infamous
In a follow-up interview that aired during the Oct. 31, 2004, episode of 60 Minutes, Michaels confirmed that he’d been unaware that Simpson intended to lip sync, but brushed off criticism. “Life goes on,” he said, “And the great part about Saturday Night Live is there’s always next week.”
'SNL' Creator Lorne Michaels Backtracks on Firing of Shane Gillis, Calls It an 'Overraction'
Lorne Michaels has finally opened up about the firing of comedian Shane Gillis from Saturday Night Live, in what he now describes as an "overreaction." Gillis was announced as a new featured cast member alongside Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman in 2019,
Lorne Michaels reacts to Ashlee Simpson “SNL” lip-sync debacle in unaired 2004 clip: 'There's just egg out there now'
"I think accidents happen. I think that's the nature of live television," Michaels can be heard telling "60 Minutes" journalist Lesley Stahl in the clip.
Lorne Michaels Explains Ashlee Simpson’s Infamous “SNL ”Lip-Sync Fiasco in Unaired “60 Minutes” Clip: 'Accidents Happen'
Following her SNL performance, Simpson explained that she had been suffering from an acid reflux flare-up which had caused her to lose her voice at the time. The singer, now 39, reflected on the incident earlier this year during a February appearance on the Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen podcast.
Lorne Michaels Is Staying Put at SNL
The show’s creator, who previously said he might leave the show after season 50, now wants to stay as long as he can.
Lorne Michaels reacts to Ashlee Simpson’s ‘SNL’ lip-sync disaster in unaired clip: ‘There’s just egg out there now’
A resurfaced unaired clip shows “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels reacting to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 lip-sync disaster.
Lorne Michaels Backtracks on 'SNL' Firing Shane Gillis: 'Overreaction'
Lorne Michaels has finally opened up about the firing of comedian Shane Gillis from Saturday Night Live, in what he now describes as an "overreaction." Gillis was announced as a new featured cast member alongside Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman in 2019,
Lorne Michaels Addresses “Aloof” Leadership Style and ‘SNL’ Drug Culture in Never-Before-Heard ’60 Minutes’ Interview
As part of '60 Minutes' "Second Look" podcast series, it is releasing audio from interviews Lesley Stahl conducted in 2004 ...
Lorne Michaels Once Said “Saturday Night Live”’s Original Cast Members Were All 'Stuck in Adolescence'
In an unaired ’60 Minutes’ clip from 2004, Michaels discussed the show’s original 1975 cast Back in 2004, Lorne Michaels ...
‘SNL’ boss Lorne Michaels reveals the show’s satire plans for the upcoming election
Michaels confirmed that “SNL” alum Maya Rudolph will return to portray Vice President Kamala Harris. He also said that Steve ...
Lorne Michaels Does Not Have to Suffer Alone
“Lorne, look at me,” said Wiig. “You do have value. You are worthy. You are not and have never been a loser, even though you ...
Lorne Michaels Was Stunned Shane Gillis' Saturday Night Live Hiring Sparked 'Overreaction' as Controversial Remarks Resurfaced
Lorne Michaels recalls the controversy surrounding Shane Gillis' hiring and subsequent firing at 'Saturday Night Live', says ...
Lorne Michaels promises a "re-invented" Trump on 50th season of "SNL"
Live” knows it has to “reinvent” its approach to depicting Donald Trump in 2024. Ahead of the storied show’s 50th season, ...
After Will Ferrell Weighed In On One SNL Regret, Lorne Michaels Responds To Sketch Comedy Changing Over The Years
Comedy is always changing with the times, which means something that may have been considered funny a few years ago, might ...