Lorne Michaels Says “SNL” Has Never Banned Musical Guests

Lorne Michaels Says “SNL” Has Never Banned Musical Guests: 'We're Way Too Crass and Opportunistic'
The show's creator dispelled any rumors during the documentary 'Ladies and Gentleman...50 Years of SNL Music' Lorne Michaels is disputing any rumors about Saturday Night Live banning musicians. According to the creator of the long-running comedy sketch show,
Lorne Michaels Claims SNL Has ‘Never Banned' Any Musical Guests
Despite infamous performances from the likes of Elvis Costello, Sinéad O'Connor, and more, 'SNL' has apparently never officially barred any musical guests from returning.
Lorne Michaels denies ‘Saturday Night Live’ has ever banned any musical acts
Despite many musicians, like Rage Against the Machine, causing controversy on 'Saturday Night Live', Lorne Michaels is adamant that none have been "banned."
I Just Found Out Lorne Michaels Claims He Made Up The Phrase 'Cold Open' On SNL, And I'm Completely Shook
Honestly, learning about Michaels’ claim on the cold open is stellar and an incredible easter egg to get amid Saturday Night Live ’s 50th Season. Here’s hoping that more insightful and shocking BTS stories continue to rise as we near the reunion and the second half of this historic season.
Chevy Chase Makes Bold Claim About Lorne Michaels’ Influence on SNL’s Success
In the middle of the second season, Chase left SNL behind for Hollywood movie roles, with one of his most well-known roles, in Caddyshack, following only a few years later in 1980. But Chase seemed to blame Michaels for his SNL departure.
Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga & Miley Cyrus to Headline Live ‘Saturday Night Live’ 50th-Anniversary Concert
An 'SNL50' live concert will feature Bad Bunny, Miley Cyrus and more stars to celebrate the milestone anniversary of ...
"I admired the bravery": Lorne Michaels has come around on Sinead O'Connor's "SNL" pope photo stunt
In a new doc on the musical history of "Saturday Night Live," the showrunner softened his stance on the singer ...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years Of SNL Music’ on Peacock, A Doc With Props For The Music Part Of ‘Saturday Night Live’
I think live music on TV is important.” He’s not wrong! And Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music proves it.
Bowen Yang Teases ‘SNL50’ Anniversary Special: “Still All In Lorne’s Head”
At our Sundance Studio, Bowen Yang told Deadline about marking half a century of 'Saturday Night Live' in 'SNL50: The ...
‘Saturday Night Live’ is more than a show, it’s a world. And there’s nothing like it.
Live” is having a 50th anniversary, and things are happening. Jason Reitman’s backstage dramedy “Saturday Night,” released ...
‘Saturday Night’ True Story: How Accurate Is the ‘SNL’ Movie?
Saturday Night recounts the true, although dramatized, story of the October 11, 1975 premiere of the now-renowned live comedy sketch show, Saturday Night Live, created by Lorne Michaels (who is played ...
Martha Stewart says her parole officer wouldn't let her host ‘Saturday Night Live'
Live from New York, it wasn’t Martha Stewart. The domestic doyenne said her parole officer wouldn’t let her host “ Saturday ...
Saturday Night Live’s Dana Carvey Talks About the “Explosive” Genius of Chris Farley, Living in Lorne Michaels’ Guest Room, and His Terrifying Early Years at SNL
The show was in a bad place,” Carvey recalls. “I was told if we don't hit the ground running, they'll pull the plug at Christmas.” ...