#2: Lorne Michaels Banned Two Episodes
There lie two notorious episodes of Saturday Night Live, locked away at the behest of Lorne Michaels. The first, a gem from the inaugural season, featured the quirky Louise Lasser, renowned actress and writer. Lasser insists her on-screen ramblings were a clever nod to her character, Mary Hartman. The plot thickens as she alleges it was her manager who demanded the episode’s removal from public view.
In the realm of controversial episodes, the second one to be banned features the legendary comedian Milton Berle. With his roots in Vaudeville, Berle was known for his audacious humor. However, this episode saw him crossing the line, delivering racially insensitive jokes, hurling offensive names at everyone, and even manipulating the crowd to give him a standing ovation. This episode stands as a testament to the unpredictability of live television.