SNL 50: Leadership Lessons from Lorne

In this new episode, Jason Dressel hosts Susan Mo…

An episode of the The History Factory Podcast podcast, hosted by The History Factory Podcast, titled "SNL 50: Leadership Lessons from Lorne" was published on May 13, 2025 and runs 40 minutes.

May 13, 2025 ·40m · The History Factory Podcast

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In this new episode, Jason Dressel hosts Susan Morrison, author of “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,” on “The History Factory Podcast.” Morrison discusses Lorne Michaels’ leadership style, emphasizing his intuitive management, remote presence and minimal praise. She highlights Michaels’ ability to maintain SNL’s format while evolving its content, as well as his strategic approach to managing conflicts. Dressel and Morrison discuss Michaels’ influence on American culture and his unique ability to balance work and life. Morrison also shares insights from her extensive research into subjects including Michaels’ decision-making processes and his impact on SNL’s longevity and succession planning.

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In this new episode, Jason Dressel hosts Susan Morrison, author of “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,” on “The History Factory Podcast.” Morrison discusses Lorne Michaels’ leadership style, emphasizing his intuitive management, remote presence and minimal praise. She highlights Michaels’ ability to maintain SNL’s format while evolving its content, as well as his strategic approach to managing conflicts. Dressel and Morrison discuss Michaels’ influence on American culture and his unique ability to balance work and life. Morrison also shares insights from her extensive research into subjects including Michaels’ decision-making processes and his impact on SNL’s longevity and succession planning.

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