The Man Behind Saturday Night Live: Lorne Michaels The landscape of modern comedy was shaped by a Canadian. Toronto-born Lorne Michaels created 'Saturday Night Live' in 1975, launching countless comedy legends. For nearly 50 years, his vision has defined topical satire and sketch comedy not just in North America, but around the world, making him one of the most powerful figures in television history. #Canada #SNL #LorneMichaels #Comedy 🇨🇦 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorne_Michaels