Live from New Orleans: A Conversation with The New Yorker's Susan Morrison About Her Biography 'Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live' Moderated by: Mike Sacks

In Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live, Susan Morrison offers a lively and intimate portrait of Lorne Michaels, exploring the visionary behind one of television’s most iconic and enduring comedy institutions. From groundbreaking sketches to behind-the-scenes creativity, the biography illuminates how Michaels shaped comedy, launched careers, and transformed America's cultural landscape. Joined by author and humor writer Mike Sacks, Morrison reflects on the craft of biography, the challenges of capturing a legend’s life, and the enduring influence of Saturday Night Live on comedy and popular culture. Together, they explore the intersections of creativity, leadership, and cultural impact, offering insight into the man who made late-night television a national institution. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.