Live From New York

An oral history of Saturday Night Live, compiled by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller from the recollections of the show's cast members, writers, guest hosts and crew. In their own words, they recall backstage stories, feuds and struggles. The show began when Lorne Michaels, then a young writer, persuaded NBC executives to try a new late-night comedy series.

Facebook content strategist Angela Pham noted how rare it is to hear employees speak as candidly about a living, legendary boss as the cast and crew do about Lorne Michaels.