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Article: Michaels shakes up 'SNL' cast.(Lorne Michaels)(Saturday Night Live)
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- Daily Variety
- Article date:
- September 20, 2006
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After months of speculation, Lorne Michaels has confirmed the departure of several "Saturday Night Live" stalwarts--including Horatio Sanz and Chris Parnell.
NBC's latenight franchise will begin its 32nd season Sept. 30 with just 11 regular players--down nearly one-third from last year's cast of 16, and one of the smallest ensembles in recent memories.
In addition, helmer Beth McCarthy Miller, the show's director since 1995, is leaving and will be replaced by live TV vet Don Roy King. Also gone: Finesse Mitchell, a standup comic who had been with the show for three seasons.
"SNL" had long ago confirmed the departures of Tina Fey and Rachel ...