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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,

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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.

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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."

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‘SNL’ Has ‘Never Banned’ A Musical Guest (Not Even Sinéad O’Connor) Despite Popular Belief, Lorne Michaels Explains

Live has had a broad variety of musical guests over the decades, and while the performances mostly go well, sometimes, there’s friction. Some (in)famous appearances have reportedly led to artists being banned: Acts like Sinéad O’Connor,

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Saturday Night film review — nostalgia trip to birth of TV comedy forgets the funny

Try telling the story of American comedy without mentioning Saturday Night Live, and see how far you get. For half a century, the sketch show has been a cultural fixture, with countless cast members ...

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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 ...

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.

How Did Questlove Make His New ‘SNL’ Doc? Step One: Watch 900 Episodes

Director of '50 Years of SNL Music' reveals inside story of performances by Kanye West, Ashlee Simpson, and more ...

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Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After His First Year on ‘SNL’

Pete Davidson is revealing he previously let his imposter syndrome get the best of him.

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Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels To Fire Him From ‘SNL’ After One Season: “I Don’t Belong Here”

Pete Davidson's time on Saturday Night Live could've been short-lived if Lorne Michaels had followed through with the ...

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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, ...

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Tracy Morgan Says He Felt “Culturally Isolated” at ‘SNL’ for First 3 Years: “Whitest Show in America”

During his time on SNL, Morgan originated several iconic characters, including Brian Fellow, Dominican Lou, Astronaut Jones, ...

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Saturday Night review: Inside the mad origin story of Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night is the mad origin story of Saturday Night Live, the live US TV show that birthed thousands of comedians ...

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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 ...

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