Lorne Michaels and Matt Lauer Talk ‘SNL’s History, Fans, and Legacy

To celebrate SNL’s big 40th anniversary show this Sunday, Matt Lauer interviewed Lorne Michaels for Today to look back at the show’s history and what’s in store for its future. The two cover everything from the original cast (Michaels says “the show stands on their shoulders�) to whether Michaels plans to be at SNL for its 45th anniversary to his thoughts on people who look at the show nostalgically: “In high school you have the least amount of power you’re ever gonna have. You don’t get to drive, you don’t have any money…staying up with friends late on a Saturday is great, and people attach to a cast.�