Former SNL stars discuss evolution of comedy in the age of social media

Three former "Saturday Night Live" cast members, Jon Lovitz, Kevin Nealon, and Siobhan Fallon Hogan, discussed how comedy has evolved since their careers began. They noted that comedy is now more popular, snarkier, and heavily influenced by social media. Nealon highlighted that social media has made comedy more accessible and has helped comedians gain fame. He mentioned that modern comics are selling out arenas, a significant change from earlier times when fewer comedians reached such heights. Lovitz and Fallon Hogan observed that late-night comedy has become more political compared to the past. They noted that the abundance of online content has made shows like "SNL" less culturally central, as viewers often prefer short clips over full episodes.