How many seasons was Lorne Michaels away from "SNL"?
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"Saturday Night Live" launched Lorne Michaels into television legend status back in 1975, turning him into the comedy kingmaker who could make or break careers with a single sketch. But by 1980, Michaels was burned out and ready to explore new horizons, asking NBC to put the show on hiatus while he pursued other projects. How many seasons did Lorne Michaels stay away from "SNL"?
