2024-10-29
43 分钟Name a successful comedian of the last five decades and chances are, they got their start on Saturday Night Live -- under the direction of Lorne Michaels. As SNL enters its 50th season, we share never-before-heard audio from Lesley Stahl's 2004 interview with the show’s famously private creator and executive producer, who allowed 60 Minutes cameras unique behind-the-scenes access. Stahl also spoke with Amy Poehler, Tina Fey and Seth Meyers as they pitched, wrote and rehearsed sketches up until 11:30 Saturday night. Plus, 60 Minutes producer Denise Schrier Cetta shares what it was like filming the same week as one of the most controversial musical performances in SNL history. If you enjoyed this episode of "60 Minutes: A Second Look", find and follow the show on your favorite podcast app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oh, I have a good idea.
Let's go around.
Let's do a whip around.
Tell us your age, where you grew up.
Okay, Amy?
I am.
I'm from Burlington, Massachusetts, which is outside of Boston, and I'm 33.
20 years ago, Leslie Stahl sat across from some of the biggest names in comedy.
The voice you just heard was Amy Poehler.
Up next, Seth Meyers.
I grew up in New Hampshire.
I went to school in Northwestern.
How old are you?
I'm 30.
Okay, Tina.
And here's Tina Fey, fresh off the success of her first film, Mean girls.
Hello, I'm 34.