What still-running TV show did Lorne Michaels create in 1975?
Lorne Michaels interview, on NPR's radio show "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!", Baldwin stated that some of his inspiration for Donaghy was drawn from Michaels. The character Dr. Evil, the antagonist of Austin Powers in three films, has mannerisms and a speaking style based on Lorne Michaels. Dr. Evil was created and portrayed by SNL alumnus Mike Myers, who was at least partially influenced by fellow SNL performer Dana Carvey's impression of Michaels. In the Kids In the Hall movie "", the character of Don Roritor was based heavily on actor Mark McKinney's impersonation of Lorne Michaels. Lorne Michaels Lorne Michaels (born
Lorne Michaels with Lorne Greene as the leader of the conspiracy. Michaels was identified as the anointed successor to Greene. Michaels is also the executive producer of NBC show "Late Night," and was the executive producer of "30 Rock" and "Up All Night" during their runs. On April 3, 2013, it was announced that Michaels would be taking over as the executive producer for "The Tonight Show". Consequently, "The Tonight Show" moved to New York in early 2014 as "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". In 1999, Michaels was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and was awarded a star