LORNE MICHAELS

Lorne Michaels stands by his team players when others complain about the humorous skits used. Governor Paterson, Newt Gingrich can't seem to take a joke when over thirty years others could. Evans stalks Michaels trying to get into the business.

If you look at all the cast members over the years on "SNL", you'll see that certain archetypes were set with the original 1970's cast and copied again and again. The current cast seem to have the strongest similarities with the Belushi/Eddie Murphy personas living on.

Sick and tired of all your favorite network TV shows getting the boot before they even get started each season because of low ratings? With a new idea by Lorne Michaels for Jimmy Fallon--nurturing an audience on the net may be a good idea for all TV...

Saturday Night Live has had a big resurgence during the election. But it may be in for hard times after the election, with no more Tina Fey guest spots and no more Amy Poehler.

What has happened to my Saturday NIght?

With "Saturday Night Live" standing up for themselves as being a non-partisan political satire show, we'll take them at their word. Only, what can they say about the individual performers themselves who may hate the candidates they're portraying?

1970's pop behemoth ABBA has apparently made it unofficially official that they'll never reunite, no matter how much money they get offered. As a result, they may have set off a new philosophy that will make fans of certain bands have to rely on involuntary memory...

An examination of the downfall of the greatest comedy show of my generation.

A review of SNL's 9/20/08 episode with James Franco and Kings of Leon

In its thirty-plus year history on the air, NBC's Saturday Night Live has had it's fair share of scandals and controversies. Sometimes, certain people and performers push the envelope so far that they are banned from the show. What follows is a list of such people.

Parody no more! Sarah Palin emerged on SNL in a scheduled guest appearance over the weekend

It seems the entire internet has exploded with Golden Globe posts. Everywhere you turn, there are best-dressed lists, photos, behind-the-scenes gossip posts, and highlight lists. Not wanting to be left out, we bring you our top 5 Golden Globe moments.

A sketch by sketch review of one of the worst episodes of SNL in probably the past 10 years starring Tracy Morgan and Kelly Clarkson.

A western, an adventure, a comedy, and an eighties classic.

A sketch by sketch review of SNL with Ben Affleck and musical guest David Cook.

This also feature Jim Henson's Muppets and the writing of James Brooks.

If you are a Saturday Night Live advertiser, how do you feel to know that most Fey/Palin viewers won't see your ad?

A review of the 10/23/08 Weekend Update Thursday edition of Saturday Night Live with cameos by Will Farrell and Tina Fey.

Sketch by Sketch Review of SNL starring Jon Hamm and Coldplay.

Internet rumors suggest Saturday Night Live may have a surprise Barack Obama appearance in the works for this weekend.

Sarah Palin finally got to see Tina Fey in person on SNL, but Alec Baldwin got the most time with her. Meanwhile, Mark Wahlberg had more words for his own impressionist.

Lebron James acquited himself as a host, and Kanye West was a dynamite musical guest who finally took the time to poke fun at his own image. The show itself had some great moments, even as a couple of others fell flat.

From Politicians to Talk Show Hosts, you won't find these women resorting to shock tactics to get media attention.

Chris Farley Biography

Media conglomerates are moving en masse to get their product taken off You Tube. This will cost these companies billions instead making them money.

A collection of my favorite SNL musical performances, as featured on YouTube and MySpace Video.

See how the landmark series began.

A review of the BEST MOVIE made this year, along with my near-perfect system for rating movies.

Harvard grad Conan O'Brien rules the wee hours of the morning, with his show "Late Night" the most popular in its time slot. This article relates his climb to his present status as heir to "The Tonight Show" throne.

NBC's recently announced Fall 2006 show schedule, along with summaries of new introductions and dramas for the week.

Will Ferrell spawned a slew of memorable characters on NBC's Saturday Night Live and became the highest paid member of the show. His popularity on SNL has trickled over into the movie industry and has created some great successes for Ferrell's resume.

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip was not a ratings hit, but NBC is bringing it back for more episodes

Gilda Radner is next up. The creator of famous characters like Emily Littella and Lisa Loopner was more than just funny. She was tough, and even cancer had a tough time with her.

In 2007, comedy shows appear to be back on the map. The five contenders for Outstanding Comedy Series are each hysterical programs with talented casts and writers.

Jon Lovitz is hitting the stand-up comedy circuit.

SNL is having a disappointing season this year. What follows are ways that the show can pull itself out of its slump.

During a publicity stop in Seattle, I got the chance to speak with Director Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone about their new film "Hot Rod".

The late-night host talent pool has arguably been exhausted since Conan O'Brien (and probably Craig Ferguson) managed to carve their own niches successfully. That's why Jimmy Fallon taking over "Late Night" is back to TV history repeating (or failing) itself...