How the ‘Saturday Night’ cast compares to real-life ‘SNL’ stars
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How the ‘Saturday Night’ cast compares to real-life ‘SNL’ stars

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“Directing is 90% casting.” That maxim of unknown origin has been subscribed to by some of Hollywood’s greatest directors, including Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese, John Ford, Elia Kazan, and, seemingly, Jason Reitman.   The filmmaker behind “Saturday Night,” the movie about making the first episode of “SNL,” has said he could…

‘SNL’ boss Lorne Michaels faces toughest challenge yet
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‘SNL’ boss Lorne Michaels faces toughest challenge yet

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As ‘Saturday Night Live’ prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, legendary show boss Lorne Michaels is also preparing for his “toughest” season to date. “It’s hard to imagine a scenario for the show where the stakes could be any higher,” said James Andrew Miller, who wrote the book, “Live from…

Would Colin Jost, Michael Che replace Lorne Michaels on ‘SNL’?
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Would Colin Jost, Michael Che replace Lorne Michaels on ‘SNL’?

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They have a weekend update about their future on “Saturday Night Live.” During a recent interview on SiriusXM’s “The Howard Stern Show,” Howard Stern asked Colin Jost, 42, and Michael Che, 41, if the two “Weekend Update” hosts would consider taking over for “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels, 79, in the…

Woody Harrelson Monologue Talks COVID and Vaccines, Plus Cologuard and Jack White
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Woody Harrelson Monologue Talks COVID and Vaccines, Plus Cologuard and Jack White

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Three weeks removed from an instant classic episode with Pedro Pascal, Saturday Night Live returned with not one, but two new inductees to the five-timers club, with Woody Harrelson hosting and Jack White as the musical guest. So why was the episode so instantly forgettable? Let’s recap and see if…