Milton Berle – Saturday Night Live
Dubbed “Mr. Television,” Milton Berle, with his extensive background in show business, had the privilege of hosting Saturday Night Live in 1979. Berle’s career spanned across various platforms, including Vaudeville, radio, television, and many other entertainment avenues. Lorne Michaels said he had respect for the era Berle represented, but he wanted to take the show in a different direction.
Despite feeling pressured to feature Berle on the show, the host should have trusted his instincts, as it was reported that Berle deviated from the script, exerted authority over the crew, and even roamed the set in the nude.