"I'm going to do it as long as I feel I can do it. But I rely on other people and always have," Lorne Michaels said.

Live” creator Lorne Michaels continued to shoot down retirement rumors as he readies the NBC sketch comedy series for its upcoming 50th season. He told The New York Times in a new interview: "I'm going to do it as long as I feel I can do it.

Rock, who was a cast member in the '90s, spoke to the outlet about Michaels, and credited the showrunner for keeping him booked and busy all these years later. "I met Lorne in '91 or '90," the funny man said. "I've never been broke since."

Live's Lorne Michaels has been at the helm since 1975, watching comedy greats become superstars during that time. As a long-time executive producer, talent scout, and crisis manager on Saturday Night Live,