Lorne Michaels

Lorne Michaels C.M (born November 17, 1944) is a television producer and writer best known for creating and producing Saturday Night Live and producing the various film and TV projects that spun off from it.

SNL

In 1975, Michaels created the TV show, Saturday Night Live. The show, which was filmed live in front of a studio audience, immediately established a reputation for being cutting edge and unpredictable. It became a vehicle for launching the careers of some of the best-known comedians in North America, including: Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Adam Sandler, and Will Ferrell. Originally the producer of the show, Michaels was also a writer and later became executive producer. The show has been nominated for more than 80 Emmy Awards and has won 18. It has consistently been one of the highest-rated late-night television programs.

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1975 - Chevy Chase - John Belushi - Dan Aykroyd - Gilda Radner - Bill Murray - Eddie Murphy - Mike Myers - Dana Carvey - Adam Sandler - Will Ferrell

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