Jewish Book Festival: Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison

In conversation with Khambrel Marshall, award-winning broadcaster, retired meteorologist and former host of “Houston Newsmakers”

Acclaimed journalist and longtime New Yorker editor Susan Morrison explores the fascinating, behind-the-scenes world of Lorne Michaels, the elusive force who built Saturday Night Live into a comedy empire. Drawing on revealing interviews with his friends, colleagues and collaborators, the book uncovers how Michaels shaped generations of comedians while carefully crafting his own mystique. With rare insight into the power dynamics, creative chaos and cultural impact of SNL, this is the definitive portrait of a man who changed television—and comedy—forever.

Patron Sponsors: Debbie and Stuart Diamond; Barbara Winthrop and Jay Steinfeld

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