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Lorne Michaels Explains Ashlee Simpson’s Infamous
In a follow-up interview that aired during the Oct. 31, 2004, episode of 60 Minutes, Michaels confirmed that he’d been unaware that Simpson intended to lip sync, but brushed off criticism. “Life goes on,” he said, “And the great part about Saturday Night Live is there’s always next week.”
Lorne Michaels Explains Ashlee Simpson’s Infamous “SNL ”Lip-Sync Fiasco in Unaired “60 Minutes” Clip: 'Accidents Happen'
Following her SNL performance, Simpson explained that she had been suffering from an acid reflux flare-up which had caused her to lose her voice at the time. The singer, now 39, reflected on the incident earlier this year during a February appearance on the Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen podcast.
Lorne Michaels reacts to Ashlee Simpson’s ‘SNL’ lip-sync disaster in unaired clip: ‘There’s just egg out there now’
A resurfaced unaired clip shows “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels reacting to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 lip-sync disaster.
Lorne Michaels Is Staying Put at SNL
The show’s creator, who previously said he might leave the show after season 50, now wants to stay as long as he can.
Lorne Michaels reacts to Ashlee Simpson “SNL” lip-sync debacle in unaired 2004 clip: 'There's just egg out there now'
"I think accidents happen. I think that's the nature of live television," Michaels can be heard telling "60 Minutes" journalist Lesley Stahl in the clip.
Lorne Michaels Backtracks on 'SNL' Firing Shane Gillis: 'Overreaction'
Lorne Michaels has finally opened up about the firing of comedian Shane Gillis from Saturday Night Live, in what he now describes as an "overreaction." Gillis was announced as a new featured cast member alongside Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman in 2019,
Why “Saturday Night”'s Lorne Michaels doesn't sound like any of those famous impressions you've heard
Daddy Lorne is not in the building. Saturday Night director Jason Reitman says fans should toss out any preconceived idea of ...
Lorne Michaels Addresses “Aloof” Leadership Style and ‘SNL’ Drug Culture in Never-Before-Heard ’60 Minutes’ Interview
As part of '60 Minutes' "Second Look" podcast series, it is releasing audio from interviews Lesley Stahl conducted in 2004 ...
Lorne Michaels Once Said “Saturday Night Live”’s Original Cast Members Were All 'Stuck in Adolescence'
In an unaired ’60 Minutes’ clip from 2004, Michaels discussed the show’s original 1975 cast Back in 2004, Lorne Michaels ...
'SNL' Creator Lorne Michaels Backtracks on Firing of Shane Gillis, Calls It an 'Overraction'
Lorne Michaels has finally opened up about the firing of comedian Shane Gillis from Saturday Night Live, in what he now ...
‘SNL’ boss Lorne Michaels faces his toughest challenge yet with 50th season
It’s hard to imagine a scenario for the show where the stakes could be any higher,” says James Andrew Miller, who wrote the ...
Has Lorne Michaels Seen Saturday Night Yet? Jason Reitman Talks The Buzzy New Movie And Working With The ‘Genius’ Comedy Legend
Naturally Lorne Michaels is a key player in this SNL origin movie.
Lorne Michaels Does Not Have to Suffer Alone
“Lorne, look at me,” said Wiig. “You do have value. You are worthy. You are not and have never been a loser, even though you ...
Jason Reitman On Capturing Lorne Michaels’ Chaotic Triage Preceding 1st ‘Saturday Night Live;’ Watch Reitman-Scripted Skits That Aired: Q&A
In a career that began with the lauded satire Thank You For Smoking and has drawn four Oscar noms for films that include Juno ...