Podcast appearances and mentions of Lorne Michaels

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump spreading misinformation about the Los Angeles protests by making them out to be out of control.Then, Conan O'Brien talks about Lorne Michaels fighting for him to take over the "Late Night" desk, some of his least favorite bits his writers would pitch him and how he turned from talk show hosting to podcast hosting.Following that, Jenny Slate talks about her nightmare experience on a plane with a screaming cat, being an avid crier and working on her show "Dying for Sex."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump threatening to take away Elon Musk's government contracts and Musk saying Trump was in the Epstein files.Then, Dakota Johnson talks about attending the Cannes Film Festival for the first time, the time she took a dramatic tumble at SNL watching Weekend Update with Lorne Michaels and starring in "Materialists" alongside Pedro Pascal.Following that, Questlove talks about playing 27 different songs with different artists at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, growing up watching "Saturday Night Live" and "Soul Train" and going to work with his parents at nightclubs when he was a kid.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oscar-winning documentarian, The Roots drummer, and music icon Questlove joins the show to talk about his latest documentary, “Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music.” The film takes audiences on a journey through the unparalleled musical legacy of Saturday Night Live, diving into the stories, surprises, and seismic impact of SNL's musical guests. Questlove shares with Tiller how he first pitched the idea to Lorne Michaels (5:00), his struggles with imposter syndrome as an artist (11:00), the metaphysical part of creativity (15:00), and the biggest lesson he wants people to take away from this film (22:00). Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions

Good One is moving to video! Check us out on Vulture's Youtube channel. Seth Meyers has so many jobs. The current ‘Late Night' host and former SNL head writer drops in to discuss his nightly hosting duties, how he finds time to make standup specials while maintaining side projects like ‘The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast' all while being asked if he wants another big job… taking over SNL whenever Lorne Michaels steps away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron Delsener Presents is equal parts all-access pass to New York's greatest gigs - featuring some of contemporary music's most iconic artists who performed in them; and a portrait story of the legendary figure who brought these shows together, rock concert promoter and impresario Ron Delsener.The upcoming doc on the legendary concert promoter features exclusive interviews with Ron Delsener, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Jon Bon Jovi, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Lenny Kaye, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Verdine White, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Cher and many more.Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jake Sumner, marking his impressive feature directorial debut. Along with Ron Delsener Presents, Sumner is also directing the documentary Seaweed Stories which will be narrated by Forest Whitaker and is currently in production on a doc on contemporary artist and designer KAWS. Sumner is also known for directing the acclaimed short documentaries "Fantastic Man:Who is William Onyeabor?", Channel 4's "I Was There When House Took Over The World", and 2019's "Bob of the Park", which won the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC. Other short films include 2015's "The Plastic Age", featuring Pharrell Williams, and "Magic Hats", which was featured in Banksy's large scale art project 'Dismaland'.The film is produced by award-winning RadicalMedia and will be released by Abramorama in theaters beginning May 30th.Check out the trailer:Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEH0-CBQVdw Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Ron Delsener Presents is equal parts all-access pass to New York's greatest gigs - featuring some of contemporary music's most iconic artists who performed in them; and a portrait story of the legendary figure who brought these shows together, rock concert promoter and impresario Ron Delsener.The upcoming doc on the legendary concert promoter features exclusive interviews with Ron Delsener, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Jon Bon Jovi, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Lenny Kaye, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Verdine White, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Cher and many more.Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jake Sumner, marking his impressive feature directorial debut. Along with Ron Delsener Presents, Sumner is also directing the documentary Seaweed Stories which will be narrated by Forest Whitaker and is currently in production on a doc on contemporary artist and designer KAWS. Sumner is also known for directing the acclaimed short documentaries "Fantastic Man:Who is William Onyeabor?", Channel 4's "I Was There When House Took Over The World", and 2019's "Bob of the Park", which won the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC. Other short films include 2015's "The Plastic Age", featuring Pharrell Williams, and "Magic Hats", which was featured in Banksy's large scale art project 'Dismaland'.The film is produced by award-winning RadicalMedia and will be released by Abramorama in theaters beginning May 30th.Check out the trailer:Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEH0-CBQVdw Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Dust off your funny bone (actual NBC ad copy circa 1987), it's the long-awaited conclusion to T.J., Tony and Producer Casey's forensic deep dish into Paul McCartney's 1993 appearance on Saturday Night Live! Yes, the boys are combing through every Macca performance, each Clinton-era comedy sketch, and almost every opinion... Unfortunately, Producer Casey did not inform the affiliates that we would be running over, so regularly scheduled programming resumed as planned. Of course, any well-executed satire (like the Gap Girls sketch!) will elicit thought-provoking questions. Such as:

"Comedy writers learn early on that we have a high degree of anonymity," writes podcast guest Alan Zweibel in his memoir Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier. "Our words are spoken publicly by others who often have famous faces. Or by unknown people on their way to having famous faces." As one of the founding writers on Saturday Night Live, Alan's words were given voice by a cast of virtual unknowns, all on their way to becoming famous faces, eventually earning worldwide acclaim as some of the most iconic comic performers of their generation. Over the course of his 50-year career, he has penned jokes for dozens of Borscht Belt comedians and written for some of SNL's most memorable characters (such as Gilda Radner's "Roseanne Rosannadanna," John Belushi's "Samurai," and Garrett Morris's "Chico Escuela"), and helped to craft SNL producer Lorne Michaels's now-legendary appeal to invite the Beatles to appear on the show for the standard artist fee of $3,000.  Alan is the recipient of five Emmy Awards for his work in television, which in addition to SNL also includes "It's Garry Shandling's Show" (which he co-created and produced), "The Late Show with David Letterman," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He is the author of 11 books, including the 2006 Thurber Prize-winning novel The Other Shulman, and Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner—A Sort of Romantic Comedy, and six off-Broadway plays. He also collaborated with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning play "700 Sundays," and with Martin Short on his Broadway hit "Fame Becomes Me," and co-wrote the screenplays for the films "Dragnet," "North," "The Story of Us," and "Here Today." He joins us on the podcast to reflect on a singular career as one of our leading comedy writers and humorists—and a wickedly funny body of work that has earned him an honorary Ph.D. from the State University of New York, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Writers Guild of America, East.  Learn more about Alan Zweibel: Website Facebook Instagram Bluesky Please support the sponsors who support our show: John Kasich's Heaven Help Us (now available for pre-order) Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Heaven Help Us by John Kasich Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

John Mulaney's commitment to reviewing Rock Hall of Fame inductees and snubs annually, despite past hurdles like Covid and personal issues. Mulaney also shared his humorous thoughts on 'Let's Twist Again' by Chubby Checker. Johnny Mac highlights the 12th annual Patrice O'Neill Comedy Benefit Concert with a stellar lineup and recounts his past experiences with O'Neill. The episode also features a detailed recount from Nora Dunn of her confrontation with SNL's decision to host the controversial Andrew Dice Clay, including the fallout with Lorne Michaels. Additionally, Iliza Shlesinger shares her approach to inclusive comedy that resonates across diverse audiences. Johnny wraps up by encouraging listeners to support his show on various platforms. 00:15 John Mulaney's Rock Hall of Fame Insights01:59 Patrice O'Neal Comedy Benefit Concert02:52 Nora Dunn's SNL Controversy06:16 iliza Shlesinger on Reaching Diverse AudiencesGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Susan Morrison, author of the all-new biography, LORNE: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. Susan Morrison is the articles editor of The New Yorker, former editor in chief of the New York Observer, and an original editor of SPY magazine. In her latest work, she studies Lorne Michaels and his fifty-year helm as creator and producer of Saturday Night Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy legend Milton Berle's SNL hosting gig has gone down as one of the most infamous - and disastrous - events in late-night television history. In this episode of Saturday Night Live - widely considered one of the worst of all time (not just of the original era) - “Mr. Television” brings his 1950s showmanship, sensibility, and bravado to the comedy landscape of the late 1970s. And the results are… A-mazing!From the opening monologue (cringeworthy in any era), Berle's constant adlibbing, camera-mugging, and pre-planned "spontaneous" moments derail the show, creating palpable tension that resonates through every painful bit. Behind the scenes, Berle's legendary ego only amplified the problems. Luckily, there are a few sketches that do NOT include the host, and they work quite well (for the most part). And, although only given one number, Ornette Coleman delivers as musical guest.As with all “train wrecks” from this era, we bring in The SNL in Review's Andy Hoglund to pontificate on all that went wrong with this outing, what few bright spots there might be, and to help get to the bottom of who is to blame for this fiasco. Is this one really as bad as history (and Lorne Michaels) would have us believe?---------------------------------Subscribe today!Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProjectBluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.socialInstagram: nr4ptprojectFacebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time ProjectContact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

In this new episode, Jason Dressel hosts Susan Morrison, author of “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,” on “The History Factory Podcast.” Morrison discusses Lorne Michaels' leadership style, emphasizing his intuitive management, remote presence and minimal praise. She highlights Michaels' ability to maintain SNL's format while evolving its content, as well as his strategic approach to managing conflicts. Dressel and Morrison discuss Michaels' influence on American culture and his unique ability to balance work and life. Morrison also shares insights from her extensive research into subjects including Michaels' decision-making processes and his impact on SNL's longevity and succession planning.

This week, it's our annual “Bookmarks” episode. We read a lot of books to research this show, and often we stumble on great stories that don't fit our regular episodes. So we save them up for this show. We'll talk about a new book on SNL producer Lorne Michaels, we'll take a few notes from a famous songwriter, and we'll talk about a Bible with a wicked typo.--------Looking for where to find a discount on the Saily data plan?Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code TERRY at checkout. Download Saily app or go tohttps://saily.com/terry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make a date with the Video Store Podcast this Prom season. We've selected four of our favorite films to enjoy on prom night, either with a date or your friend group. And I bet your friends aren't made of plastic either. Prom Night (1980)Even if you had a bad prom night, I guarantee your prom night didn't go quite as bad as it did for the folks in Prom Night from 1980. What would otherwise be an uneventful 1980s slasher is brought to life as a pulsing disco-veneered horror flick. Starring Leslie Nielsen and Jamie Lee Curtis, among others, put on your dancing shoes for Prom Night. Pretty in Pink (1986)One more in a string of brat-pack films by John Hughes, Pretty in Pink stars Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy, Annie Potts, James Spader, and Harry Dean Stanton. Focusing on social class, unrequited love, and of course, the prom, Pretty in Pink is a thoughtful and light-hearted romantic comedy with a delightful new wave soundtrack. Cue this one up for your after-prom party. Napoleon Dynamite (2004)Pedro, give me your movie recommendations! Next up, we have the cult comedy Napoleon Dynamite. This film is a real sleeper hit, featuring iconic school dance scenes and an iconic dance number. Put on your best sleeves, make some tots, and join us on the couch for a wonderfully charming and quirky comedy. Mean Girls (2004)Stop trying to make fetch happen and join us on the couch for Mean Girls. This hilarious comedy, produced by Lorne Michaels of Saturday Night Live is sure to make you and your clique crack up. While the prom is the culmination of the film, it's a prom film that isn't totally about the prom. It's about friendship, honesty, and the importance of being yourself. Thanks for making a date with the Video Store Podcast!Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

This week, David Kamp explains why it's time to make Trump deport the creator of Saturday Night Live, Lorne Michaels. Then, Stuart Heritage tells us how and why the notorious Fyre Festival is back. We think? And finally, Jean Marsh, one of the great actresses of the past 50 years, who also co-created the beloved and influential television series Upstairs, Downstairs, died recently, and Michael Lindsay-Hogg will join us to share his tribute to the beautiful woman he knew and loved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Morrison (Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live, SPY Magazine, The New Yorker) is a journalist and author. Susan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss never wanting to subject her children to a life of moving around, marrying comedy and journalism into irreverant reporting at SPY Magazine, and loving the idea of walking through New York City as time travel. Susan and Dax talk about why humor is just the language we all speak to get by in the world, how Saturday Night Live is a monopoly for comedy, and that she could draw a line from all of Lorne's life experiences straight to the producing skills he would later develop. Susan explains that Lorne is a master of teaching people how to be in a room, why listening for the laugh during dress rehearsal is his secret sauce, and how Lorne's strategic instincts directly contributed to SNL being the longest running entertainment show in history.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SUSAN MORRISON, author the Lorne Michaels biography Lorne, checks in with Tom to discuss her book, the SNL culture and more! Tom, callers and the crew put together a list of Cool People's Coolest Moments and a second list of Lame People's Lamest Moments! Who will come out on top/bottom? LIZZY COOPERMAN pops in for a moment before holding down the Rest Show, Tom discusses seeing the new Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii reissue, and all kinds of fun stuff. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter.com/bestshow4life https://instagram.com/bestshow4life https://tiktok.com/@bestshow4life https://www.youtube.com/bestshow4life THE BEST SHOW IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://thebestshow.net https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-best-show HEARD IT ON THE BEST SHOW PLAYLIST https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XIpICdeecaBIC2kBLUpKL?si=07ccc339d9d84267 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary comedian and writer Carol Leifer (Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, Hacks) joins Andy Richter to discuss writing for “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” her first meeting with Lorne Michaels, the secret to a great speech, her new book, and much more.Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel.

Tom Schiller discusses writing for Saturday Night Live for 11 years, Schiller's Reel shorts with Gilda Radner, John Belushi, and Chris Farley, first meeting Lorne Michaels, and his film Nothing Lasts Forever.  

Send us a textSusan Morrison, a seasoned writer at The New Yorker with a rich background in cultural journalism, has crafted an insightful biography titled "Lorne Michaels, the Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live." Her admiration for Michaels' profound impact on American culture and standup comedy through SNL inspired her to explore the enigmatic figure behind the iconic show. In the biography, Morrison delves into Michaels' unique approach to work-life balance and his innovative leadership style, highlighting how his focus on leisure and self-care sets him apart from other entertainment industry moguls. Through meticulous research and interviews, Morrison offers a comprehensive portrait of Michaels, capturing his early career in Canada and his ability to nurture talent and foster collaboration among writers and performers.The Book is Available in stores everywhere!(00:00:59) Lorne Michaels Biography Book Promotion Event(00:05:43) "SNL Creator: Influence on American Comedy"(00:10:13) Lorne Michaels' Foundational TV Production Experience(00:15:17) Fostering Teamwork Among Guest Hosts at SNL(00:17:28) Lorne Michaels' Legacy in American Comedy(00:18:39) Calm and Empowering Leadership of Lorne MichaelsSupport the showWebsite: Standup Comedy Podcast Network.com www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple & Android phones....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More!"NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube See your favorite comics and other performers...Fun! New Top 5 Recognition from "FeedSpot" Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review.Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon..."20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic""Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

In today's poolside comedy news, Johnny Mac highlights Brett Goldstein's HBO special airing tonight, discussing Brett's background as a comedian and writer, and his surprise at audience reception on his recent tour. Pete Davidson reflected on his time at SNL and his relationship with Lorne Michaels. Jay Leno opened up about caring for his wife diagnosed with dementia. Leslie Jones shared thoughts on making people laugh amidst current societal challenges and her career preferences. Kevin Nealon talked about the joy of communal laughter, and Sarah Milligan mentioned her favorite Canadian comedians and her love for Vancouver cuisine. Upcoming SNL guests and musical acts for May are also featured. 00:19 Brett Goldstein's Comedy Special02:56 Pete Davidson Reflects on SNL03:49 Jay Leno's Role as a Caregiver05:09 Leslie Jones on Comedy and Change05:58 Upcoming SNL Guests06:19 Kevin Nealon on the Joy of Laughter06:55 Sarah Millicam's Canadian FavoritesGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

John is joined by Susan Morrison, articles editor of The New Yorker, to discuss “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,” her biography of SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels. Morrison argues that no one has done more to shape modern America's sense of humor than Michaels, an enigmatic Canadian about whom most Americans know nothing; and that while Michaels a figure of enduring obsession among comics, he remains a mystery to them as well. Morrison lays out the singular combination of qualities (tastemaker, talent-spotter, task-master, raconteur, adrenaline junkie) that makes Lorne Lorne—and reveals that, yes, in fact, he was the inspiration for Dr. Evil. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notes from the Roast of WrestleMania hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe where Paul Heyman and Triple H made notable appearances. Nate Bargatze's growing prominence in the comedy world is discussed, particularly his feature in the New York Times and his thoughts on authenticity in comedy. Tim Dillon shares his views on political shifts in comedy with Fox News Digital, and Johnny mentions Michael Costa's insights from The Last Laugh podcast about celebrity guest hosts on The Daily Show. Other topics include Canadian comedian James Mullenger's decision to avoid performing in the U.S. and Big Jay Oakerson's new crowd work special on YouTube. The episode also covers John Oliver's excitement about the Mets, Tina Fey's possible succession of Lorne Michaels on SNL, Brett Goldstein's anecdotes about Ted Lasso, and updates on comedy festivals and shows worldwide. 00:12 Roast of WrestleMania Highlights00:50 Nate Brize's Rise to Fame03:12 Tim Dillon's Political Comedy04:57 Celebrity Guest Hosting on The Daily Show05:22 Canadian Comedians and US Tours06:33 Big J Oakerson's New Special07:35 John Oliver at the Mets Game08:34 Upcoming Comedy Specials and FestivalsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Andy Cowan joined me to discuss his Seinfeld episode, "The Opposite"; his book and chapter on rejected Seinfeld plots; Danny Thomas; his idol, Jack Benny; Leave it to Beaver & The Honeymooners; going to Boston University; loving Letterman & VCR's; Nancy Sinatra and Seinfeld finale; jazz; how he tricked Lorne Michaels into a meeting; how he would "fix" SNL; Rick Moranis & SCTV; being a pre-interviewer on the Merv Griffin Show; writing spec Taxi's; ore-interviewing Orson Welles the day before he died; Whitney Houston; Ethel Merman; writing for Cheers and The Pat Sajak Show; Jerry Lewis; 60 Minutes then and now; Andy Rooney; Howie, a comic strip, cartoon, and sitcom stuck in development; Up & Down Guys; his podcast the Neurotic Vaccine; his new episode which which he considers his best

This 18th solo episode is released just in time for our Overseas Man Retreat in Costa Rica! I've been looking forward to this for over a year, and it's finally here. We'll be 10 men this year. Hoping that number grows in the future.I talk more about what Saturday Night Live has become. Every skit we watched last Saturday was either racial or anti-Trump propaganda. Although they've always poked fun at presidents, it used to be funny. Now it feels more like Colbert or Kimmel. Makes you wonder if Lorne Michaels is compromised. Because there's no way he finds it funny now.I also dive into current events, race relations, paying what I call the "white price," our upcoming European vacation, and other stuff.

Will the British version of Saturday Night Live be a hit or miss for audiences? Is 'The Play That Goes Wrong' the ultimate theatrical experience? And will Richard's dream of a 'Thursday Murder Club' rollercoaster become a reality at Universal's new Bedfordshire theme park? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the exciting news that Lorne Michaels is finally making a UK version of his hit comedy sketch show - Saturday Night Live. Marina talks about her love of Mischief Theatre Company and the above-a-pub play that became a worldwide phenomenom. Plus we chat about the plans for Universal Studios to build an enormous theme park in Bedfordshire, and the chaos that could follow. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club for ad free listening and access to bonus episodes: www.therestisentertainment.com Sign up to our newsletter: www.therestisentertainment.com Twitter: @‌restisents Instagram: @‌restisentertainment YouTube: @‌therestisentertainment Email: therestisentertainment@goalhanger.com Producer: Joey McCarthy
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Can a well-timed email get you on SNL as a director? Oz Rodriguez made it happen. But TV was a whole different game back then! The formula, though, remains the same: great comedy actors make comedy directors look great.Oren and Matt chat with Oz about how directors can cast incredible comedic talent. Plus, Oz spills secrets on getting the best performances from actors.Ever wondered what it's like to shoot a video for SNL? Or how much creative freedom a director really has under the watchful eye of Lorne Michaels and some of the best comedy writers in the world? Oz covers it all. He doesn't hold back, sharing both his setbacks and how he turned them into successes.If you love comedy, this episode is a must-listen!Find Oz Rodriguez on IMDb: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1444412 and Instagram: @oz_rodriguez. Be sure to check out his first book, The Girl and the Robot: https://books.disney.com/book/the-girl-and-the-robot/.---Matt's Endorsement: The movie Love Lies Bleeding https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19637052/Oren's Endorsement: Pinterest now has an awesome algorithm and is super useful for storyboards and lookboards.The show The Studio on Apple TV https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23649128/The show Adolescence on Netflix https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31806037/Oz's Endorsements: Dia Natural Wine Shop https://www.dianaturalwine.com/The movie Mickey 17 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12299608/And also, go to the movies! Like, see a Soderbergh film on the big screen. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Morrison discusses her book LORNE, interviewing Lorne Michaels, attending SNL the first season in 1976, New York Magazine's infamous 1995 profile of SNL, & more. Buy Susan Morrison's book: LORNE Follow Susan Morrison on Instagram: @sumolini  

This week, Jason is joined by financial expert, entrepreneur, and known to many as Mrs. Dow Jones, Haley Sacks! Upon entering the professional world, Haley took note of the content gap in the personal finance sector and decided to combine her interest in finances and her background in entertainment to make finance cool. Since then, Sacks has been helping a new generation of earners get fluent in finance. In short, she is making dollars make sense with a side of humor and pop culture to her millions of followers on social media. Haley has been featured in finance publications such as Bloomberg, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Entrepreneur, Barron's, Yahoo Finance, and more. Haley shares her journey from becoming a page for David Letterman to transitioning into finance, including her biggest financial mistake, side hustles, and her role as a creative social producer for Lorne Michaels. She discusses writing scripts for Fuse while working on Mrs. Dow Jones, creating her budgeting template Money Book 2.0, and outlining four essential financial steps everyone should take. Haley offers advice for parents, shares her approach to paying off debt, reframing a budget, and the importance of global exposure. She also reflects on her best and worst investments, provides credit card tips, and stresses the need for a personal money system, arguing that getting rich should be a simple process. With insights into the economy and the goal of working less, she emphasizes why money needs to be a constant conversation in our lives. Haley reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Haley Sacks & https://www.mrsdowjones.com/ Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! AquaTru: AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing and removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters. For 20% off and 30-day Money-Back Guarantee on any AquaTru purifier, go to AquaTru.com and use promo code “TRADINGSECRETS” UpWork: Hiring shouldn't be a hassle or a drain on your budget. Upwork is your one-stop shop to find, hire, and pay top freelance talent—saving you time and keeping costs in check—all in one place. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free Quince: Vacation season is nearly upon us. This year, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve with Quince's high-quality travel essentials at fair prices. Go to Quince.com/tradingsecrets for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. GEICO: Invest in your future by protecting your car, home, pet, RV, and more with GEICO. Get a quote today at https://on.gei.co/41ppSLv

NATALIE MARGOLIN (Playwright) is a Brooklyn-based playwright. Her plays have been developed with Broadway Video, The WP, The Hearth, Colt Coeur, and Fault Line Theatre. Her play The Party Hop, written for Zoom, was published by Dramatist Play Service and produced in high schools and colleges across the country during the pandemic. Currently, she is developing projects with Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video and Mark Gordon Pictures. JAKI BRADLEY (Director) is a director for theater and film. She has directed at Berkeley Repertory, NYTW, Ars Nova, NYSAF, CTG, Denver Center and Arena Stage, among others. In film, she has written for Netflix, Paramount, AGBO and FX, directed music videos and the short films Spa Day, The Big Ask, and Chow, and is preparing her feature directorial debut, The One. Jaki is a Fulbright Scholar and a proud member of SDC and WGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains a somewhat elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. For this weekend podcast special, we present the entirety of our 3-part conversation with Morrison.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live." For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains an elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. In today's installment, we discuss Lorne Michaels as a manager, a casting agent, and a successful showrunner. 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. So for this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains an elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. In today's installment, we learn how Michaels created Saturday Night Live.

Joey’s allergies are making him sound demonic Nancy’s 20-year-old daughter didn’t know how to make Hamburger Helper Nancy found out why gas prices end with 9/10 of a cent and wanted to explain it Joey embarrassed himself by talking bad about a restaurant to the owner Hot Tea- Was Morgan Wallen snubbed by SNL creator, Lorne Michaels? Gene Hackman’s mother-in-law asked for photos of her daughter and Gene’s bodies to not be shared with the public. Coastal Carolina football games will now offer free food and drinks. Joey’s 11-year-old son played an April Fool's Day prank on his mom. How do you pronounce the acronym lmao? Lucky 7 AI Nancy returns to apologize and to sing Nancy a song Nancy is going to a breath and meditation class tonight What Makes You Special? I Mop the Court During Lady Vol Basketball Games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains a somewhat elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. In today's installment, we learn about Michaels's early days in Canada, and how he first fell in love with comedy.

Susan Morrison joins us to discuss her definitive biography of SNL creator Lorne Michaels. Author Leah Kardos tells us why Kate Bush's album, “Hounds of Love,” is as fresh as ever 40 years after its release. Also, Maggie Su on her very funny and very moving debut novel, “Blob: A Love Story.”

Kelly is joined by everybody's teen crush, actor and producer Rob Lowe. He gives updates on the St. Elmo's Fire sequel, which of the original actors are set to return, if he's in contact with Judd Nelson, and whether or not he had a crush on Demi Moore. Rob shares his thoughts on the infamous NY Magazine Article that birthed the term "The Brat Pack" and gives his honest opinion on Andrew McCarthy's documentary BRATS. Kelly gets intel on his friendship with Oprah and Rob shares his favorite Lorne Michaels quotes and how his wife Sheryl locked him down.

Nos anos 90, um site dos primórdios da internet esfregou na minha cara que Alexandre, o Grande, já havia construído um império com a mesma idade que eu. E também que Donald Trump já tinha conquistado seu primeiro milhão antes de mim. Me senti um fracassado… e só depois me dei conta de que ambos tiveram uma “ajudinha” do papai.Neste áudio-ensaio, vamos falar sobre a nossa obsessão com legado e imortalidade simbólica. O que fica quando não estamos mais aqui? A busca pela glória mudou ao longo dos séculos — da morte heroica em batalha ao nome em uma lista de bilionários. Mas será que precisamos mesmo deixar algo para trás?De Júlio César a Carmen Berzatto, passando pelo produtor Lorne Michaels e pelo autor Chuck Palahniuk, vamos conversar sobre várias maneiras de lidar com a nossa finitude.A primeira regra do Boa Noite Internet é… falamos muito do Boa Noite Internet! Se você gostou, comente, espalhe, cite, tire print, encaminhe este e-mail. Seja você o algoritmo “for you” que deseja ao mundo.Em abril vem aí a nova turma do Apresentashow, meu curso aonde vou te ensinar meu processo criativo de contar histórias para você usar no trabalho, defendendo a sua ideia ou apresentando resultados.São 3 aulas ao vivo, saindo da página em branco até o design de slides — mesmo para quem não entende nada de design. A primeira turma foi um sucesso. E nem sou eu quem está falando, olha o que um dos alunos falou no Linkedisney.As aulas acontecem nos dias 7, 9 e 11 de abril, das 19h às 21h, totalmente online e com gravações disponíveis por 1 mês após o curso.Bônus especial: As primeiras 10 inscrições ganham uma sessão de mentoria individual comigo de 1 hora, onde poderemos trabalhar em uma apresentação específica sua!As vagas são limitadas e só essa semana, desconto de 20% na matrícula. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boanoiteinternet.com.br/subscribe

This week on Last Looks, Paul is going over everything we might have missed in last week's movie, Doppelganger. Then, Jason drops by to talk with Paul about Shorsey, SNL50, the Lorne Michaels autobiography and much more! And of course, Paul announces next weeks movie! TV and Movie RecsParadiseThe DiplomatShoresy SAS Rogue Heroes Season 2A Thousand BlowsAll The SNL Docs!  Book RecsKarma Doll by Jonathan Ames James Crumley's C.W. Sughrue Series The More I Fight The More I Love You: A Memoir by Neko Case Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison Music Recs Night Music Playlist on YouTube or Brooklyn VeganDestroyer (band)Oneida  (band) Podcast RecThe Watch Podcast HDTGM Spring Tour 2025 tickets are now on sale for Austin, Denver, Seattle, Boise, San Fran, Portland, & LA at hdtgm.com.Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of TraumaCheck out new HDTGM movie merch over at teepublic.com/stores/hdtgmJoin the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgmPaul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheerVisit Paul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheerFollow Paul's movie recs on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer/Watch Enter The Dark Web w/ Paul and Rob Huebel on youtube HDTGM Spring Tour 2025 tickets are now on sale for Austin, Denver, Seattle, Boise, San Fran, Portland, & LA at hdtgm.com.Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of TraumaCheck out new HDTGM movie merch over at teepublic.com/stores/hdtgmCheck out our new hats at podswag.comJoin the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgmPaul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheerEnter the Dark Web w/ Paul and Rob Huebel on YouTube @enterthedarkwebLike good movies too? Listen to Unspooled with Paul and Amy Nicholson: https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/Listen to The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael: www.thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcastWhere to find Paul, June, & Jason:@PaulScheer on Instagram & Twitter@Junediane on IG and @MsJuneDiane on TwitterJason is not on social media Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm.

Nobody makes opponents miss free throws like Arizona State's student section and their infamous Curtain of Distraction. On the brink of March Madness, we embed with the Sun Devils writers' room — and the Lorne Michaels of college basketball — to test the limits of absurdity (with a little help from the likes of Donald Glover and Mike Schur). Then we activated polyamorous conjoined unicorns on the baseline… on live national television. What could possibly go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nobody makes opponents miss free throws like Arizona State's student section and their infamous Curtain of Distraction. On the brink of March Madness, we embed with the Sun Devils writers' room — and the Lorne Michaels of college basketball — to test the limits of absurdity (with a little help from the likes of Donald Glover and Mike Schur). Then we activated polyamorous conjoined unicorns on the baseline… on live national television. What could possibly go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to our email list here. In this Purim episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David Bashevkin talks about what Saturday Night Live has taught him about life, creativity, and running an organization. Prompted by the show's 50th anniversary, we're reflecting on lessons from five decades of laughter. In this episode we discuss: How did Lorne Michaels's unique vision and insights help him “invent” SNL?What are the top five lessons about Jewish life that David has learned from the life of the SNL creator, born as Lorne David Lipowitz?What are David's three favorite Jewish sketches from SNL?Tune in to hear a serious analysis of a comedic show. David Bashevkin is the founder of 18Forty. He is also the director of education for NCSY, the youth movement of the Orthodox Union, and the Clinical Assistant Professor of Jewish Values at the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University. He completed rabbinic ordination at Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, as well as a master's degree at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies focusing on the thought of Rabbi Zadok of Lublin under the guidance of Dr. Yaakov Elman. He completed his doctorate in Public Policy and Management at The New School's Milano School of International Affairs, focusing on crisis management.  He has published four books, Sin·a·gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought, a Hebrew work B'Rogez Rachem Tizkor (trans. In Anger, Remember Mercy), Top 5: Lists of Jewish Character and Character, and Just One: The NCSY Haggadah. David has been rejected from several prestigious fellowships and awards.References:Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan MorrisonLive From New York by Tom Shales and James Andrew MillerBossypants by Tina FeyToo Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: “Lorne Michaels: Everybody Likes to See the Monkeys”Tikkunei Zohar 57b“Weekend Update: Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy on the Story of Hanukkah”“Weekend Update: Adam Sandler on Hanukkah”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump's trade war causing financial markets to fall dramatically as consumer prices continue to rise while he also faces backlash for firing thousands of veterans.Then, Susan Morrison talks about selling her book Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live before getting Lorne Michaels onboard, being a fly on the wall for a week leading up to an SNL episode and hearing stories about Michaels' life before SNL.Exclusively for this podcast, she continues the conversation backstage at Studio 8G.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In anticipation of the upcoming HBO documentary 'Celtics City', Bill reveals his 15 greatest Celtics ever (0:51), before talking with J. Kyle Mann about Cooper Flagg as an NBA prospect, a clear top three of NBA title contenders have emerged, a more fun league post-trade deadline, the 2024-25 rookie class, and more (10:27). Finally, Bill talks with author Susan Morrison about her new book, 'Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live.' They talk about Lorne Michaels giving Susan unprecedented access, shadowing him for an entire week of 'SNL', Lorne's exit and return to 'SNL', prolific Lorne Micheals quotes, and much more (01:15:29). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Susan Morrison Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the world ending? Jodi and Nora first talk about the various harbingers of the world's end that we've seen this week, including multiple deep-sea fish surfacing and planes overturning (6:30). Then, they talk about their general thoughts around 'SNL50,' including, of course, the subplot of Lorne Michaels's book event reply-all mishap (22:34), and the drama between Wishbone Kitchen and Bon Appetit (48:20). Finally, they share a few of their obsessions with the first episode of ‘The White Lotus' Season 3 (1:10:30), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:24:00). Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com! Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sauce takes a ton of phone calls from people like Lorne Michaels and Enya, Mark Parrish shares his thoughts on the 4 Nations Faceoff

Sauce takes a ton of phone calls from people like Lorne Michaels and Enya, Mark Parrish shares his thoughts on the 4 Nations Faceoff

We’re revisiting some of Alec’s favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, originally recorded in November 2012, Alec talks with writer and actress Paula Pell – who made people laugh at Saturday Night Live for 18 years. Pell landed her dream job as a writer at SNL after working at a Florida theme park. Her agent told her that Lorne Michaels wanted to meet her – “it is not an audition, but he wants to fly you up and talk to you.” Pell wasn’t sure what she was headed up for, but she got a job writing for the show. Because of her longevity on the show, Pell calls herself “Nanny SNL,” but she’s the first to admit, “If you have a good night there you feel like you’re 20 again.” Today, Pell can be found writing and producing movies and television, in addition to her starring role in Peacock's “Girls5eva.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 520: Neal and Toby deep-dive into the history and lore of Saturday Night Live, the longest running sketch comedy show on television. They dive into how it all started, recap Lorne Michaels' career and how he's been able to turn SNL into a cultural institution. Then, a broader overview of SNL's ability to turn some of its cast members into movie stars and Hollywood mainstays. Also, a debate on whether SNL is still the pinnacle of comedy. Finally, fun facts about the show you probably didn't know.  00:00 - SNL 50th anniversary 2:50 - SNL's cultural relevance 7:30 - The origin of Lorne Michaels 16:30 - The pipeline of movie stars 20:00 - Embracing the digital age 24:00 - SNL fun facts LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn ads. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://linkedin.com/MBD for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season marks the 50th Anniversary of “Saturday Night Live:” the groundbreaking and iconic show that revolutionized late-night television with its sharp celebrity impersonations, satirical news segments, musical performances and absurd sketches - performed by comedy’s brightest stars and brought to life by the brilliant mind of creator Lorne Michaels. To commemorate this milestone, host Alec Baldwin speaks with writer and producer Steve Higgins, a key figure of the show for three decades, and Susan Morrison, the author of Lorne’s biography “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live”. Morrison and Higgins reflect on the early days of the show, its relation to the New Yorker Magazine, and what has kept the show a cultural touchstone for so many decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.