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'SNL' Review: Justin Timberlake Runs a Victory Lap

by | March 11th, 2013

I don't think anyone is as big a fan of SNL as SNL itself. At every opportunity, Lorne Michaels reminds us of his show's elite status and cultural impact, whether in a tongue-in-cheek backstage bit with Paul Simon and a scotch, or in a more sincere soundbite from one of those now-dime-a-dozen behind-the-scenes specials NBC rolls out on Sunday nights. I can't really blame Lorne for perpetuating this "SNL dynasty" mystique; admittedly I find the show's history fascinating, and I believe the man has earned enough ego to occasionally place his show on a pedestal, especially by coyly likening it to a vain gentleman's club. SNL can get away with its [...]

Profiles in Silliness

Paul Simon Writes about Lorne Michaels Cracking Jokes to Dead Sharks

by | April 13th, 2012

“I remember a summer Sunday walking along the beach in Sagaponack. Lorne was, again, telling me something about himself as we approached a group of Hamptonites standing in a semicircle. In their midst was a beached and apparently deceased shark. ‘Is it dead?,’ Lorne inquired. No one seemed to know or be willing to find out. To my surprise, Lorne broke the circle and, placing his mouth inches from the beady eyes, said to the shark, ‘A rabbi, a minister, and a priest walk into a bar … ‘ There was a moment of tense silence as Lorne finished the joke and waited for a reaction. Getting none, he stood [...]

Comedy Central

Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock and Paul Simon From Night of Too Many Stars

by | October 22nd, 2010

Here's a clip from last night's Night of Too Many Stars telecast, featuring Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock and Paul Simon. In it, Tracy and Chris get some helpful pointers on harmonizing from Paul Simon, who then gets a lesson in autotune in return.

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