'SNL' Cast Mocks Lorne Michaels During Emmys for Losing 85 Times: "It Gets Better ... Keep Dreaming"

Cast Members Call Out Michaels' Losing Streak in Emmys Opening Monologue

During the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday night, the cast of "Saturday Night Live" took a playful jab at their boss, Lorne Michaels, for the show's long-running losing streak at the awards ceremony.

Michaels Has Lost 85 Emmy Awards

Michaels, who has been the show's creator and executive producer since its inception in 1975, has lost an astonishing 85 Emmy Awards throughout his career. This staggering number has become a running joke among the cast and crew of "SNL."

Cast Chants "It Gets Better ... Keep Dreaming"

In the opening monologue of the Emmys, cast members Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and Heidi Gardner led the charge in poking fun at Michaels' losing streak. They chanted, "It gets better ... keep dreaming," while Michaels looked on from the audience with a good-natured smile.

Michaels Responds with Humor

Michaels, known for his sharp wit, took the ribbing in stride. He stood up and bowed to the audience, acknowledging the cast's playful dig at his expense.

"SNL" Wins Three Emmys

Despite their losing streak, "SNL" managed to win three Emmys during the ceremony, including Outstanding Variety Sketch Series for the third consecutive year.

Conclusion

The cast of "SNL" showed that even after 85 Emmy losses, they can still find humor in the situation. Their playful mockery of Lorne Michaels highlighted the camaraderie and good-natured spirit within the show's cast and crew.