‘SNL’ Writers, Stars Stage a Fundraiser
Saturday Night Live stars have asked people to empty their checking accounts to help the staff that was affected by the Writer’s Guild strike Saturday.
The “SNL” cast and writers collaborated on staging the special “Saturday Night Live – On Strike!” event at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre to benefit the behind-the-scenes staff affected by the strike. The live performance was not officially sanctioned by NBC, but “SNL” executive producer Lorne Michaels, who celebrated his 63rd birthday, did attend.
“He came and saw it and laughed a little bit,” said Thompson.
“It was everything that’s never been on the show before,” cast member Kenan Thompson told The Associated Press after the show. “Sometimes it doesn’t get a chance to shine, but it sure shined here.” More on the SNL Strike
