But it's just getting started.
That's because the surprise move by SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels to actually address criticisms about the lack of diversity on NBC's storied late-night franchise brings with it a host of ramifications, like ripples spreading out from a rock tossed in a pond.
The first — and probably best — impact is a validation of the notion that diversity brings value to a TV show. Critics like me have long argued that reflecting America's racial and ethnic diversity in the cast of a classic show like SNL isn't just about fairness; it's about making the program better. Michaels' quick action in the face of to hire Sasheer Zamata, LaKendra Tookes and Leslie Jones seems to indicate he agrees.
