In a follow-up interview that aired during the Oct. 31, 2004, episode of 60 Minutes, Michaels confirmed that he’d been ...

Following her SNL performance, Simpson explained that she had been suffering from an acid reflux flare-up which had caused ...

"I think accidents happen. I think that's the nature of live television," Michaels can be heard telling "60 Minutes" ...

A resurfaced unaired clip shows “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels reacting to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 ...

Turns out, the SNL crew had reason to be guarded; the week 60 Minutes was there happened to be the week Ashlee Simpson got ...

NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Back in 2004, Lorne Michaels reflected on one thing everyone in the original cast of Saturday Night Live had in common. “Everybody that I chose had gone through some ...

Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of “Saturday Night Live,” says he will have to “reinvent” former President Trump’s character on the show. “I think we have the people to play ...

In 2008, Lorne Michaels (center) cast Tina Fey (right) as Sarah Palin (left). Nearly everyone found it hilarious, but with this year's election, broad humor is a challenge. NBCUniversal via Getty ...

On the other hand, some critics may see Lorne Michaels’ decision to stay as a hindrance. Passing the torch onto another comedic voice like Tina Fey or Seth Meyers could signify a refresh.

Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of “Saturday Night Live,” says he will have to “reinvent” former President Trump’s character on the show. “I think we have the people to play [the candidates], ...