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Pete Davidson asked “SNL” boss Lorne Michaels to fire him: 'I don't belong here'
"Everybody here is so talented and they don't want to be my friend," the comedian recalled telling the "Saturday Night Live" creator after his first season.
‘SNL’ show creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to University of Texas
Live” creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of Texas.
Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels To Fire Him From ‘SNL’ After 1 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.
'SNL' creator, producer donates personal archive to UT Austin
Saturday Night Live creator and producer Lorne Michaels has found a home for his personal archive, a long way from Studio 8H in New York City. On Wednesday, the University of Texas at Austin announced that Michaels' collection would join other celebrity archives at the university's humanities research library and museum,
'Saturday Night Live' comes to Austin: Lorne Michaels donates archives to UT Ransom Center
Lorne Michaels gifts his Saturday Night Live archives to the UT Austin, offering researchers and fans unprecedented access to the show's history.
Insight: SNL creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to Harry Ransom Center in Austin
This year "Saturday Night Live" is celebrating its 50th anniversary and now the University of Texas at Austin will play a part in that TV history. The iconic show's creator and executive producer, Lorne Michaels,
SNL archive donated to UT Austin
Lorne Michaels, the creator of the long-running sketch comedy television show “Saturday Night Live” donated the materials from the show that launched
'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels entrusts UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center with historic collection
Lorne Michaels, creator of NBC's “Saturday Night Live", has donated his archive to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center.

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‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' Review: A Sweet, Rose-Colored Celebration of the Magic Behind ‘SNL'
Ahead of February's 50th anniversary show, Peacock's four-episode documentary takes you on a star-guided tour of "SNL's" ...
Christopher Walken confronted Will Ferrell over SNL’s ‘More Cowbell’ sketch — that ‘ruined’ his life
Will Ferrell recalled, “I went to see [Walken] backstage, and he’s like, ‘You know, you’ve ruined my life…every show, people ...
‘There’s No Way I’m Getting It.’ Pete Davidson And More SNL Greats Recall Horror Of Producers Not Laughing During Auditions
Pete Davidson, who was on SNL from 2014 to 2022, is not alone in his experience. Nasim Pedrad (2009-2014) also recalled “the ...
Crazy Auditions, Cowbells & The Chaos Of Season 11: Morgan Neville Unpacks ‘SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night’ Docuseries
Executive Producer Morgan Neville unpacked the inspiration behind the 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' docuseries in an ...
Lorne Michaels Told Bill Hader, Who Was 'Prone to Anxiety Attacks,' to 'Calm the F--- Down' Before Hosting SNL
Bill Hader was "prone to anxiety attacks" during his time on 'Saturday Night Live', and, according to an excerpt from Susan ...
32 Best Pre-Recorded Moments In SNL History
One of Eddie Murphy's funniest quotes from SNL (let alone his entire career) originates from this short mockumentary called ...
Donald Trump loves to hate 'Saturday Night Live.' But did 'SNL' help elect him?
Donald Trump has had a rocky relationship with NBC's “Saturday Night Live, ” the sketch-comedy show he accused of ...
‘SNL’ and Saks Fifth Avenue Celebrate Show’s 50th Anniversary with Special Merchandise (Exclusive)
The collection of SNL-inspired merchandise from hails from Erin and Sara Foster’s Favorite Daughter brand and Le Labo ...
‘SNL’ Takes Jab At Steven Seagal In Promo Heralding Dave Chappelle’s Return
Wednesday's 'SNL' promo heralded the return of host Dave Chappelle, taking a jab at former host Steven Seagal in the process.