During his time on SNL, Morgan originated several iconic characters, including Brian Fellow, Dominican Lou, Astronaut Jones, African Andy and Benny the Bengal, among others. After leaving the show, he went on to star in Tina Fey’s 30 Rock as well as several movies, including Cop Out, Superhero Movie, Coming 2 America and Death At A Funeral.

Honestly, learning about Michaels’ claim on the cold open is stellar and an incredible easter egg to get amid Saturday Night Live ’s 50th Season. Here’s hoping that more insightful and shocking BTS stories continue to rise as we near the reunion and the second half of this historic season.

After just one season of “Saturday Night Live,” Pete Davidson wanted out. In the new “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” docuseries, the comedian revealed that he asked series creator and showrunner Lorne Michaels to cut him loose.

Kyle Mooney is one of the most unique comedic voices in Saturday Night Live history, but he was convinced he blew his audition.

Bill Hader was "prone to anxiety attacks" during his time on 'Saturday Night Live', and, according to an excerpt from Susan Morrison's biography, Lorne Michaels' approach to the nerves was a bit aggressive.

In the middle of the second season, Chase left SNL behind for Hollywood movie roles, with one of his most well-known roles, in Caddyshack, following only a few years later in 1980. But Chase seemed to blame Michaels for his SNL departure.

He’s ruled with absolute power for five decades, forever adding to his list of oracular pronouncements—about producing TV, making comedy, and living the good life.

Pete Davidson is revealing he previously let his imposter syndrome get the best of him.

The Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin announced Wednesday it has acquired the archive of the "Saturday Night Live" creator. The acquisition includes correspondence, scripts and photos from Michaels's teenage years through his storied career.

Pete Davidson's time on Saturday Night Live could've been short-lived if Lorne Michaels had followed through with the comedian's request.

Michaels, the creator of “Saturday Night Live,” has donated his papers to the university’s Harry Ransom Center.

Beyond Saturday Night," former cast member Pete Davidson recalls wanting to leave "SNL" after his first season.