Is Lorne Michaels Retiring From Saturday Night Live? Why He’s Stopped Talking About It As The Show Gears Up For Season 50

In 1975, Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC and, while it was a gamble, it proved to be a hit for the network.

Now five decades later, the show is still going strong, with Lorne Michaels at the helm.

However, as SNL gears up for its star-studded 50th year, Michaels explained why he’s not discussed retirement much as of late.