Pete Davidson, Lorne Michaels and SNL

Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After His First Year on ‘SNL’
Pete Davidson is revealing he previously let his imposter syndrome get the best of him.
Pete Davidson Told Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After His First Season on “Saturday Night Live — ”Here's Why He Didn’t
Davidson landed the gig on 'SNL' when he was just 20, and exited the late night sketch series in 2022 after eight years on the show
Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels To Fire Him From ‘SNL’ After One 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 comedian's request.
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 Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After First ‘SNL' Season; Michaels Said ‘It's Going to Suck for Three or Four Years'
After just one season of “Saturday Night Live,” Pete Davidson wanted out. In the new “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” docuseries, the comedian revealed that he asked series creator and showrunner Lorne Michaels to cut him loose.
Lorne Michaels claims Saturday Night Live doesn't ban musical guests
Saturday Night Live has entertained audiences with live comedy and music. Sometimes, the drama behind the scenes can be equally appealing. But acc
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,
‘Saturday Night Live’ is more than a show, it’s a world. And there’s nothing like it.
Live” is having a 50th anniversary, and things are happening. Jason Reitman’s backstage dramedy “Saturday Night,” released ...
"I admired the bravery": Lorne Michaels has come around on Sinead O'Connor's "SNL" pope photo stunt
In a new doc on the musical history of "Saturday Night Live," the showrunner softened his stance on the singer ...
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Key Takeaways From 'New Yorker' Profile Of Lorne Michaels
"The New Yorker" devotes 13 pages to a new profile of Lorne Michaels this week as his show, "Saturday Night Live," marks its ...