TV Producer Michaels is a reference to Lorne Michaels, a Canadian-American television producer, writer, and comedian. He is best known for creating and producing Saturday Night Live, which has been airing on NBC since 1975. He has also produced other television shows such as The Kids in the Hall, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and 30 Rock. He has won numerous awards for his work, including 16 Primetime Emmy Awards.