Saturday Night Live (SNL) creator Lorne Michaels made a surprise decision to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to appear on the show just three days before the election, despite initially stating she would not be a guest. The appearance violated Federal Communications Commission (FCC) elections rules and has sparked widespread criticism.
Michaels’ change of heart came after a reported request from Harris’ campaign team. This move undermines the trust between Michaels and his audience, as well as the show’s long-standing tradition of fairness and open ridicule of all sides. The appearance was seen as blatant partisanship, which detracts from comedy’s social commentary purpose.
The FCC has condemned NBC for violating elections rules, stating the appearance was “plainly designed to evade” regulations. Michaels’ decision has also led to criticism from his own cast, who were featured in a super expensive political ad. The skit, featuring Harris and other characters, was widely panned by audiences.
This incident highlights the importance of comedians being able to challenge societal norms without fear of retribution. SNL’s reputation has taken a hit as a result of Michaels’ decision, and it remains to be seen how the show will recover from this controversy.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/david-marcus-comedy-legend-trashes-his-rep-cheap-democrat-propaganda