Get the latest gossip

‘SNL’ Alum Garrett Morris Recalls “A Lot Of Racism” In Writers Room

One of the original 'Saturday Night Live' cast members, Garrett Morris explains the NBC sketch comedy show was a different place in 1975.

Marking the milestone anniversary, founding cast member Garrett Morris recently reflected on his experience as the NBC sketch comedy show’s first Black performer and the racism present in the writers’ room in when it launched in 1975. Having paved the way for such cast members as Eddie Murphy, Maya Rudolph and Kenan Thompson, the Emmy nominee added, “I feel proud that I was a minuscule part of the beginning of SNL, that I created the chair for the non-white performer.” Garrett was recently portrayed by Lamorne Morris(no relation) in Jason Reitman ‘s Saturday Night, which takes place on Oct. 11, 1975, as a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers change television forever.

Get the Android app