In the wild world of entertainment, few moments have been as bewildering as Donald Trump hosting “Saturday Night Live” back in 2015. Picture this: a reality TV star stepping into the hallowed halls of comedy with the misty air of a political joke, right? Yeah, that’s exactly what Lorne Michaels thought when he booked Trump, probably chuckling to himself while rubbing his hands together like a kid in a candy store. Fast forward to today, and it turns out that folks couldn’t resist tuning in, either out of sheer curiosity or to witness the gloriously chaotic spectacle that Trump brought to the table. It’s a fascinating reflection on our society, isn’t it? Lorne, however, found himself in a pickle when trying to explain to his younger staff that SNL was supposed to be nonpartisan—a real struggle in a world where everything feels supercharged with opinions! It’s like trying to convince your grandma that pineapple on pizza is a legit choice, right? Join me as we dive deeper into this intriguing conundrum of entertainment and politics. LEARN MORE

“When Michaels had booked Trump to host in 2015, he, like most people, considered the candidacy a big joke,” the author writes. “But it was a lucrative joke. Trump was a ratings magnet: people liked to watch him, either in spite of or because of his noxiousness.”

Amid the internal uproar surrounding Trump’s win, Lorne is quoted as saying about his younger staff members: “It’s the hardest thing for me to explain to this generation that the show is nonpartisan.”

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