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The Town with Matthew Belloni
The 'SNL' Succession Sweepstakes
Jan 19, 2024
James Andrew Miller joins Matt to discuss the potential departure of Lorne Michaels from SNL and who would be the best replacement. They also talk about the challenges SNL faces in the current political climate and its lack of star power. The podcast explores the impact of the crowded content universe on SNL's material quality and delves into the evolving comedy industry, including the case of a fired SNL comedian. They discuss the success and failure of sketches on SNL, plans for the 50th anniversary, and the future of the show in the face of competition from Netflix.
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- There is speculation surrounding the potential departure of Lauren Michaels as the showrunner of Saturday Night Live (SNL) after the 50th anniversary show in 2025, leaving uncertainty about the future of the show and who will replace him.
- SNL faces challenges in staying relevant in today's comedy landscape due to the struggle of its political content to resonate in a divided media landscape, the changing comedy industry with the rise of streaming platforms and social media, and the decreasing cultural significance of certain sketches.
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Lauren Michaels's potential departure and the search for SNL's successor
There is speculation surrounding the potential departure of Lauren Michaels, creator and showrunner of Saturday Night Live (SNL). Michaels, who is now 79, has hinted at the possibility of stepping down after SNL's 50th anniversary show in February 2025. The question arises: who will replace him and is he even replaceable? Names like Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, Michael Che, and Colin Jost have been mentioned as potential successors, but there is no clear indication of who will take over. Additionally, Michaels' unique abilities in casting and his influence within NBC make it challenging to find someone who can fill his shoes. The future of SNL remains uncertain, and whether the show will continue after Michaels is still a topic of speculation.
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