Lorne Michaels Was Not a Fan of Punkie Johnson Wearing a Prosthetic Under Her SNL Costumes

Lorne Michaels was not a fan of Punkie Johnson wearing a prosthetic under her SNL costumes

Given that it’s one of the most infamous pressure cookers in entertainment history—a ready-made crucible designed to cook new performers under the most high-intensity spotlight imaginable—it’s no surprise that Saturday Night Live has produced a lot of odd stories about how incoming cast members have coped with its demands. Still, we’re not sure we’ve ever heard one quite as intense as one that’s being currently passed along by former series star…

Former ‘SNL’ Star Recalls Being Scolded For Wearing A Fake Penis Under Dresses In Iconic Sketches

“You can’t wear your dick on NBC,” Lorne Michaels told her.

Punkie Johnson says Lorne Michaels got mad when she wore a strap-on under dresses on “SNL”: ‘I’m keeping my d--- on!’

“He’d be like, ‘Punkie, you can’t wear your d--- on NBC.’”Punkie Johnson on ‘Saturday Night Live’Credit: Will Heath/NBC via GettyKey PointsSaturday Night Live alum Punkie Johnson said she used to wear a prosthetic penis to the show’s set.Johnson, who was on SNL from 2020 to 2024, said Lorne Michaels used to get “mad” at her for wearing it under dresses.“I don’t give a f---, Lorne! I’m keeping my d--- on!” Johnson said during a stand-up set.Satur…