Lorne Michaels: The Man Behind SNL's Success

0:00On April 18th, Lauren Michaels, the 81-year-old mastermind behind Saturday Night Live, has always been the shadowy figure in TV. But the new documentary, Lauren, directed by Morgan Neville, pulls back the curtain through chats with SNL stars, like Tina Fey, John Mulaney, and Andy. Samberg, it paints him as a real family guy, who shows up no matter what, supporting his people through thick and thin. John Mulaney, who wrote for the show from 2008 to 2013, opens up about his tough time in rehab back in 2020. During the pandemic, Michael stayed on the phone for hours, even sharing the heartbreaking story of John Belushi's death, to drive home how much his loved ones needed him. Mulaney says just thinking about losing Lauren, bumps him out, he loves kicking him with the guy that much. And it's not just crises, Michaels went all in for milestones too, like building a nursery in the office when Maya Rudolph and Amy Polar were both. Pregnant, the film highlights how he's been that steady rock for generations of talent.

1:02Catch more in theaters now, grab tickets on the focus feature site, and see the side of showbiz we rarely get. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered pop culture coverage.