Lorne Michaels, the long-time boss of Saturday Night Live (SNL), has opened up about various aspects of the show, including the challenges faced by new cast members, the impact of fame, cost-cutting, and controversial hirings and firings. Michaels noted that joining SNL can be 'upsetting' for new cast members as they transition from being the funniest in their class to working with equally talented professionals. He also addressed rumors about his retirement, stating, 'I'm going to do it as long as I feel I can do it.' The discussion comes ahead of SNL's 50th anniversary, with Michaels reflecting on the show's history and his role in it.