Documentary Review

‘Lorne’: The Man Behind the ‘SNL’ Curtain Never Drops His Guard

Far from balanced, this ‘documentary’ has elements of a fawning infomercial, yet its ultimately recommendable.
‘Lorne’: The Man Behind the ‘SNL’ Curtain Never Drops His Guard
Lorne Michaels stars in director Morgan Neville's documentary “Lorne.” Focus Features
Michael Clark
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R | 1h 41m | Documentary, Biography | 2026

If success is based solely on longevity and excluding news and sports programming, “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) is the most successful, continuous show in American television history.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.