5 revealing stories that demythify 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels
Susan Morrison's biography of Lorne Michaels is indispensable, especially for 'SNL' completists.
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Lorne Michaels Reflects on His ‘S.N.L.’ Legacy Ahead of the 50th Anniversary
The man who made “Saturday Night Live” reflects on its legacy.The New York Times - 5d -
NFL legend Peyton Manning makes surprise 'SNL50' cameo, offers hilarious retirement advice to Lorne Michaels
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Raphael Saadiq on the stories behind 5 of his prettiest, funkiest, tuba-heaviest hits
Fresh from a Grammy win for his work on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter," the musician and producer tells how he made some of his best-loved tunes.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 13 -
‘Your choice of partner is the biggest financial decision you’ll make’: Here are the Moneyist’s 5 worst dating stories
“Divorce is the one recession that strikes up to 50% of married couples once in their lifetime.”MarketWatch - 3d -
March Madness: SEC boasts 5 of top 6 seeds in selection committee's early men's NCAA tournament bracket reveal
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Will Ferrell reflects on life before comedy, ‘SNL,’ more
In Part One of this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Will Ferrell joins Willie Geist with a look back on his life before pursuing comedy to landing his dream job at “Saturday Night Live.” He also talks about ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Book excerpt: "Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live"
Susan Morrison's biography of the late-night comedy producer is also the history of a pop culture institution, now marking its 50th year.CBS News - 5d -
Wallace and Gromit Creator Discusses the Characters, Technology and the Queen
Nick Park’s latest film in the stop-motion series is up for multiple awards at the BAFTAs and the Oscars.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell and Lauryn Hill headline star-studded SNL concert
A host of Saturday Night Live cast members and music stars hit New York on Valentine’s Day for a mammoth 50th anniversary concert. It seems like a daunting task, to sum up 50 years of music in one ...The Guardian - 5d
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