"Lorne Michaels reportedly dislikes when “Saturday Night Live” cast members break character. But over 50 seasons, it’s become one of the show’s signature moves — one that usually delights the audience."<p>Gift link: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/29/arts/television/breaking-saturday-night-live.html?unlocked_article_code=1.s04.s0I8.Mi02RAe1otCH&smid=url-share" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/29/arts/television/breaking-...</a>