Lorne Michaels
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Fresh Air
Questlove Digs Into 50 years Of 'SNL' Musical Hits (And Misses)
Someone said, you know, you've already done Saturday Night Live. Somebody who wants to be you does Saturday Night Live. And I thought, oh, right, well...
The New Yorker Radio Hour
How “Saturday Night Live” Reinvented Television, Fifty Years Ago
Hi, I'm Lorne Michaels, the producer of Saturday Night. Right now we're being seen by approximately 22 million viewers. But please allow me, if I may, to address myself to four very special people. John, Paul, George, and Ringo, the Beatles. Lately there have been a lot of rumors to the effect that the four of you might be getting back together. That would be great.
The New Yorker Radio Hour
How “Saturday Night Live” Reinvented Television, Fifty Years Ago
In my book, the Beatles are the best thing that ever happened to music. Well, if it's money you want, there's no problem here. The National Broadcasting Company has authorized me to offer you a certified check for $3,000. This check here is made out to the Beatles. You divide it any way you want. If you want to give Ringo less, that's up to you.
The New Yorker Radio Hour
How “Saturday Night Live” Reinvented Television, Fifty Years Ago
It'll be group.
The New Yorker Radio Hour
How “Saturday Night Live” Reinvented Television, Fifty Years Ago
We get the warhead and we hold the world ransom for one million dollars.
The New Yorker Radio Hour
How “Saturday Night Live” Reinvented Television, Fifty Years Ago
I do have two major announcements to make. No problem. No problem.