Unidentified photographer, [Lorne Michaels], 2000s. Lorne Michaels Collection. Harry Ransom Center.
Newspaper advertisement for NBC's Saturday Night, 1975. Lorne Michaels Collection. Harry Ransom Center.
Michael Dobo, [Lorne Michaels with Dave Wilson and Chevy Chase], 1978. Lorne Michaels Collection. Harry Ransom Center.
Clipping from TV Times for The Hart and Lorne Terrific Hour, ca. 1971. Lorne Michaels Collection. Harry Ransom Center.
Unidentified photographer, [Lorne Michaels and Ray Charles], 1977. Lorne Michaels Collection. Harry Ransom Center.
Unidentified photographer, [David Spade, Lorne Michaels, and Chris Farley], ca. 1995.
Lorne Michaels Collection. Harry Ransom Center.
Edie Baskin, [Slides of photo bumpers for Saturday Night Live Seasons 1-5], 1970s.
Lorne Michaels Collection. Harry Ransom Center.
Edie Baskin, [Shelley Duvall, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Lorne Michaels, and Laraine Newman], 1977.
Lorne Michaels Collection. Harry Ransom Center.

Live from New York

The Lorne Michaels Collection

September 20, 2025 – March 20, 2026

Opening Fall 2025, Live from New York: The Lorne Michaels Collection explores the remarkable career of Lorne Michaels, from his early writing on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In to his pivotal role in shaping Saturday Night Live and beyond. Key moments from SNL's history will be highlighted, especially its role in reflecting and shaping societal discourse on politics, culture, and identity. Featuring sketches, behind-the-scenes photos, annotated scripts, and rare materials from SNL, as well as Kids in the Hall, 30 Rock, Mean Girls, The Three Amigos, Wayne's World, and more. This exhibition highlights Michaels's enduring influence on comedy and culture.

This exhibition is guest curated by Steve Wilson.

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