Saturday Night Live
The iconic comedy show is better understood as a machine that makes people famous—in exchange for a steep cost. This file collects Humorism’s commentary and reporting on SNL, in particular the 2021 lawsuit alleging that it enabled Horatio Sanz’s abuse of a teenage fan.
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- Anatomy Of A Sellout
Colin Jost’s memoir tells a darker story than the author seems to know.
- A Long Post About SNL
Unpacking SNL’s role as a PR machine for neoliberalism.
- The Horatio Sanz Lawsuit Is an Explosive Story About SNL, NBC, and Jimmy Fallon
In 2021, an anonymous plaintiff alleged that when she was a teenage SNL fan, Horatio Sanz and Jimmy Fallon brought her to SNL afterparties, where Sanz groomed and assaulted her in full view of his fellow cast members.
- Happy 50th Birthday, SNL! paid members
On the eve of SNL’s 50th anniversary season, its creator gave a revealing interview.
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A few tidbits about Louis CK, Marcello Hernández, and Dave Smith.
And other recent goings-on in comedy.
It's important to remember that stories like these are usually the tip of the iceberg, especially when we've already glimpsed the rest of the iceberg.
Let's just be clear for a minute.
A proposed amended complaint, which her legal team is seeking approval to file next year, also names Tracy Morgan.
Other SNL stars were allegedly also present.
Here's his response to Jane Doe's complaint.
The publication spoke to a second woman who alleges Sanz may have tried to groom her.
Maybe someone could ask him.
But he prizes truth-tellers, so.
Some context for the Horatio Sanz lawsuit.
Consider yourself warned.
Plus, the reflections of a former FalPal.
Normal pandemic stuff.
Inside the mind of Colin Jost.
Is there anyone else who should address Jimmy Fallon's blackface controversy?