Saturday Night Live, SNL Music and Lorne Michaels

Lorne Michaels insists no musical guest has been 'banned' from Saturday Night Live
Lorne Michaels has maintained no musical guest has ever been "banned" from Saturday Night Live. A number of artists have performed controversial sets during SNL's musical guest slot over the show's 50- year history.
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.
Pete Davidson says he asked Lorne Michaels to fire him from 'Saturday Night Live' after his first year
Beyond Saturday Night," former cast member Pete Davidson recalls wanting to leave "SNL" after his first season.
Pete Davidson asked “SNL” boss Lorne Michaels to fire him: 'I don't belong here'
"Everybody here is so talented and they don't want to be my friend," the comedian recalled telling the "Saturday Night Live" creator after his first season.
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.
‘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,
Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels To Fire Him From ‘SNL' After 1 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 ...
‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ Review: Peacock’s Fluffy Docuseries Is a Self-Congratulatory but Well-Earned Victory Lap
Each episode of the Morgan Neville-produced series examines a different aspect of the comedy institution, with stars ...
The 10 Craziest Things We Learned From Peacock's New 'SNL' Docuseries
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' is full of incredible insights about the iconic sketch-comedy show. Here are a few of the most ...
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 ...
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Pete Davidson Told Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After His First Season on “Saturday Night Live — ”Here's Why He Didn’t
Lorne Michaels saw something in Pete Davidson before the comedian had faith in himself. Davidson, 31, is one of many cast members who appears in SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, the new Peacock ...
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Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After His First Year on ‘SNL’
“I owe Lorne Michaels and everyone at SNL my life ... All four SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night episodes are currently streaming on Peacock.
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'SNL50' docuseries looks back on nerve-racking cast auditions, writers and 'more cowbell'
And yet a half-century later, producer Lorne Michaels and his merry maniacs are still at it. What gives? Explaining aspects of that improbable run is the mission of a new Peacock docuseries ...
6 “Saturday Night Live” Legends Celebrate 50 Years of Laughs and “Very” Late Nights (Exclusive)
Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, Seth Meyers, Molly Shannon, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang sit down with PEOPLE to talk about how ...