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‘SNL’ Alum Laraine Newman Reacts to Cast Shake-Up, Says Her Era Was “When Lorne Didn’t Fire People”

Laraine Newman contrasts her era's stable cast with current frequent exits, noting that departing performers often find ongoing success in comedy, reflecting the show's evolving nature.

Summary by The Hollywood Reporter
The original 'Saturday Night Live' castmember talks to The Hollywood Reporter about the cast exits ahead of season 51: "I was very sad to see Michael Longfellow go."

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'SNL' Star Opens Up About 'Shocking' Cast Changes This Season

Lorne Michaels previously said he felt "pressure to reinvent this season."

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‘SNL’ Alum Laraine Newman Reacts to Cast Shake-Up, Says Her Era Was “When Lorne Didn’t Fire People”

The original 'Saturday Night Live' castmember talks to The Hollywood Reporter about the cast exits ahead of season 51: "I was very sad to see Michael Longfellow go."

·Los Angeles, United States
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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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