Gilda Radner Signed Contract w/ Lorne Michaels – COA JSA

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Gilda Radner was one of the seven original cast members of the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players” on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until her departure in 1980. In her sketches on SNL, she specialized in parodies of television stereotypes, such as advice specialists and news anchors. She also played various original characters. In 1978, Radner won an Emmy Award for her performances on the show. She also portrayed those characters in her highly successful one-woman show Gilda, Live on Broadway in 1979 and later on film in 1980.

Presented is a joint venture contract for her work with Above Average Productions dated, January 30, 1979. The seven page contract had the last page signed by both Gilda Radner in red felt tip (“9”) and Lorne Michaels in black felt tip (“9”). Michaels created and produced Saturday Night Live (1975–1980, 1985–present) and produced the Late Night series (since 1993), The Kids in the Hall (from 1989 to 1995), and The Tonight Show (since 2014).

Authentication: JSA Full Letter

Gilda Radner Signed Contract