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How ‘SNL’s’ Biggest Stars Were ‘Mind-F***ed’ by Lorne Michaels

IN THEIR HEADS

The stories about Lorne Michaels in an excerpt from an upcoming biography reveal a disturbingly “Darwinian” management style.

Matt Wilstein

Senior Editor

Published Jan. 13 2025 2:46PM EST

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 12: 74th ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS -- Pictured: Lorne Michaels reacts after "Saturday Night Live" won the Variety Sketch Series award on stage during the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022. -- (Photo by Chris Haston/NBC via Getty Images) — Chris Haston/NBC/NBC via Getty Images

Matt Wilstein

Matt Wilstein

Senior Editor

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