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Is Lorne Michaels Retiring as the ‘SNL’ Producer? Find Out

‘Saturday Night Live’ has just celebrated 50 years of comedy, but is producer Lorne Michaels ready to pass the torch to someone else?

On Saturday, February 15, the special aired live from New York, featuring a star-studded lineup of alumni, including Steve Martin, who has hosted the show 16 times. But one question lingers as the 80-year-old reflects on the countless moments he’s created on NBC and beyond: will the Emmy-winning producer, writer, and comedian continue his tenure? With 21 Primetime Emmy Awards from 106 nominations, Michaels has also been instrumental in launching the careers of some of the biggest stars in entertainment.

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