One of Eddie Murphy's funniest quotes from SNL (let alone his entire career) originates from this short mockumentary called "Prose and Cons." It follows a prison poetry-writing program that puts the spotlight on Tyrone Green (Murphy),

Live” creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of Texas.

T he ever-iconic Saturday Night Live has officially entered its landmark 50th season. Created by Lorne Michaels, the late-night sketch comedy show has been airing on NBC since 197

Lorne Michaels donates his "Saturday Night Live" archive to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center, showcasing nearly 50 years of TV history.

The Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin received a collection donation from “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels.

The sketch comedy show is celebrating 50 seasons with two documentaries and an upcoming prime-time special that reflect on its standing as an American institution.

Lorne Michaels, creator of NBC's “Saturday Night Live", has donated his archive to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center.

There will also be a special window installation commemorating SNL's 50th anniversary at the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship.

Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas. This collection encompasses rehearsal notes, scripts, and photographs from the show, alongside personal correspondence.

Much about the show, which has been analyzed and reported on for half a century, is obvious. It isn't always good — practically (or entirely) never through a whole episode, and some would say a whole season.

Beyond Saturday Night executive producer, talks about his relationship to SNL and picking what stories to tell from the show's 50 years.

Live" creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of Texas.