Lorne Michaels aside, there are few other key SNL players and writers who have stayed over a decade. However, Kenan Thompson is the longest tenured Saturday Night Live cast member by far.

Molly Shannon, who was an SNL cast member from 1995 to 2001, exclusively told PEOPLE why Lorne Michaels is “irreplaceable” as the sketch comedy show’s showrunner Shannon also discussed ...

Molly Shannon recently weighed in on who could one day replace Saturday Night Live creator and producer Lorne Michaels, 80. During a sit-down for People in 10, the actress and comedian, 60, opened ...

Molly Shannon recently weighed in on who could one day replace Saturday Night Live creator and producer Lorne Michaels, 80.

Molly Shannon says Lorne Michaels is "irreplaceable" as "SNL" showrunner. But there's one current cast member she seems to think could one day take the reins — Kenan Thompson.

Molly Shannon says Lorne Michaels is "irreplaceable" as "SNL" showrunner. But there's one current cast member she seems to think could one day take the reins — Kenan Thompson.

As the years pass, speculation about who will replace Lorne Michaels at SNL when he retires grows, and one cast member knows exactly who it should be.

Saturday Night Live was created by Lorne Michaels in the mid-70s, and Molly says Kenan Thompson has done a remarkable job on the show.