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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.”
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 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 “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'
In never-before-heard clips, Michaels reacted to the public backlash to the 2004 incident Nearly 20 years after Ashlee Simpson’s infamous lip-sync snafu on Saturday Night Live, we’re getting a better picture of how Lorne Michaels reacted to the public blowback in 2004.
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 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 ...
Lorne Michaels Addresses "Aloof" Leadership Style and ‘SNL' Drug Culture in Never-Before-Heard '60 Minutes' Interview
Live readies its 50th season, which launches Sept. 28, 60 Minutes is releasing never-heard-before audio from a 20-year-old ...
Jason Reitman On Capturing Lorne Michaels’ Chaotic Triage Preceding 1st ‘Saturday Night Live;’ Watch Reitman-Scripted Skits That Aired: Q&A
In a career that began with the lauded satire Thank You For Smoking and has drawn four Oscar noms for films that include Juno ...
‘SNL’ boss Lorne Michaels faces his toughest challenge yet with 50th season
It’s hard to imagine a scenario for the show where the stakes could be any higher,” says James Andrew Miller, who wrote the ...
Has Lorne Michaels Seen Saturday Night Yet? Jason Reitman Talks The Buzzy New Movie And Working With The ‘Genius’ Comedy Legend
Naturally Lorne Michaels is a key player in this SNL origin movie.
Lorne Michaels maintains that Shane Gillis would have been good for Saturday Night Live
Asked if he’s more concerned about being politically correct now than when the show started in 1975, Michaels reflected on ...
‘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 ...
Sydney Sweeney Was ‘Practically Begging’ SNL to Make Fun of Her Boobs, Bowen Yang Says
Bowen Yang shared the behind-the-scenes details about Sweeney—and a bit more about that infamous host who made multiple cast ...