Live from New York: The Lorne Michaels Collection
On view through March 20, 2026
Harry Ransom Center
Austin, Texas
www.hrc.utexas.edu
“Live from New York: The Lorne Michaels Collection” explores the remarkable career of Lorne Michaels, from his early writing on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In to his pivotal role in shaping Saturday Night Live and beyond. Key moments from SNL’s history are highlighted, especially its role in reflecting and shaping societal discourse on politics, culture, and identity.
Featuring sketches, behind-the-scenes photos, annotated scripts, and rare materials from SNL, as well as Kids in the Hall, 30 Rock, Mean Girls, ¡Three Amigos!, Wayne’s World, and more. This exhibition highlights Michaels’s enduring influence on comedy and culture.
This exhibition is guest curated by Steve Wilson. Learn more about the Lorne Michaels Collection here: https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/lorne-michaels-collection/
[Image: Michael Dobo, [Chevy Chase rehearses Saturday Night Live cold open], January 17, 1976. Lorne Michaels Collection. Harry Ransom Center.]
