Lorne Michaels disagreed with NBC's firing of Shane Gillis due to past offensive remarks.
Lorne Michaels, executive producer of "Saturday Night Live," expressed anger over the 2019 firing of comedian Shane Gillis due to past offensive remarks. In a Wall Street Journal interview, Michaels clarified that he disagreed with NBC's decision, believing Gillis had potential despite his inappropriate comments. Gillis, who was let go shortly after being announced as a cast member, has since found success in stand-up and hosted SNL in Season 49.
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