Lorne Michaels hopes Saturday Night Live: UK is 'cooler' Lorne Michaels has shared his hopes for the UK version of Saturday Night Live. 15 April 2026 Lorne Michaels wants the UK version of Saturday Night Live to be "cooler" than the US equivalent. Lorne Michaels created SNL in the US The 80-year-old comedian created the hit TV show in the mid-70s, and he's now revealed his vision for the UK version, which launched in March.