In the seasons that followed, the show became a breakthrough role machine for aspiring comedians.
But how did Michaels choose these stars in the first place?
“Comedy is such a clear thing people laugh or they don’t laugh,” Michaels toldVulture.
“It’s involuntary.”
Michaels has even likened comedians to monkeys at a zoo in an endearing way, of course.
And for the “SNL” creator, there’s nothing in particular that will set him off.
But I venture to make room.
We’re a variety show."
