Playboy contributor David Rensin described film and television producer Lorne Michaels as "the unofficial godfather of modern comedy." Known primarily for creating, producing, and writing the late night program Saturday Night Live (or as it is commonly referred to, SNL), Michaels is credited with pioneering a style of television comedy that was revolutionary when the show debuted in 1975. With its political, social, and often confrontational content, SNL took viewers by surprise and established a loyal audience for more than eighteen years. As the show grew in popularity, Michaels branched out and began work on other projects, including writing and producing numerous television programs and acting as producer for a variety of films, including the immensely popular Wayne's World. In 1993, Michaels was chosen by the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) to create and produce a new late night show to replace the celebrated Late Night with David Letterman. His work...