How The Lonely Island Made SNL Matter Again

From Nerdstalgic.

As Saturday Night Live approaches its 50th anniversary, it’s hard to imagine the legendary sketch show ever struggling. But in the mid-2000s, SNL faced challenges connecting with younger audiences as internet culture began to dominate. Enter Andy Samberg and The Lonely Island. With Lorne Michaels taking a chance on the trio, the Lonely Island digital shorts revolutionized the show and brought SNL back into the spotlight. Without their contributions, Saturday Night Live may have faded into obscurity.

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