Lindsay Shookus, Longtime ‘SNL’ Producer, Exits Sketch Show
variety.comBrian Steinberg Senior TV EditorEach August typically brings with it news of changes in the cast at “Saturday Night Live.” This month carries instead brings a development related to one of the more prominent people behind the scenes of the NBC show.Lindsay Shookus, one of the top producers at “SNL” who has played a strong role in booking guests and dealing with talent issues, is leaving the program.
In a post on Instagram Friday, Shookus revealed her intent to depart.“After 20 seasons at ‘Saturday Night Live’ (and 415 live shows – i counted!), I have decided to trade in the wild late night life and move on from the show,” she said in her post. “When I started in 2002, I was a baby from Buffalo, NY who didn’t know anything about the business, except that I so badly wanted to be somehow part of it.
I found my place at SNL and I’ve spent the past two decades developing the most incredible friendships and memories alongside some truly brilliant and talented people.” Shookus rose to become one of the top producers at “SNL,” alongside Steve Higgins, Erik Kenward and Erin Doyle.
She also participated in some special projects for Lorne Michaels, the series’ executive producer, such as a New Year’s Eve special for NBC last year that featured Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson.
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