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Lorne Michaels Talks ‘SNL’ Retirement & Says Tina Fey “Could Easily” Replace Him


As the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live approaches, there has been speculation about Lorne Michaels’ future on the show as executive producer. While walking the red carpet at the Emmys…

As the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live approaches, there has been speculation about Lorne Michaels ‘ future on the show as executive producer. While walking the red carpet at the Emmys, Michaels was asked about his retirement plans and said he would make a decision around the time the show hits the milestone in 2025. Starting in Season 26 (2000), Fey became a cast member of the show as co-anchor of “Weekend Update” alongside Jimmy Fallon.

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