SNL Cast Member Sherman Checks Sent to Radner Estate

Sarah Sherman, a current Saturday Night Live cast member, recently revealed that her SAG residual checks were mistakenly sent to the estate of the late Gilda Radner, an iconic original SNL cast member who passed away in 1989. Sherman discovered the mix-up when she received a handwritten letter from Radner's brother, explaining he had been receiving her checks for months. Overcome with emotion, Sherman described the coincidence as feeling like a cosmic sign or message from Radner, prompting her to text SNL creator Lorne Michaels. Michaels, known for his brief and understated communication style, simply replied, 'That's sweet.' The incident has been widely regarded as a touching and serendipitous connection between two generations of SNL talent, highlighting the show's enduring legacy and the emotional ties among its cast members.