Ernie Bushmiller’s Sunday Morning, Live
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By The New Yorker
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In brief
Explore the untold story of Ernie Bushmiller, the legendary cartoonist who created the iconic 'Nancy' comic strip, and his controversial appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1976. This innovative Off Off Broadway production dramatizes the events following that fateful television moment, examining the collision between classic comic art and contemporary comedy culture. Discover how this historical incident shaped perceptions of Bushmiller's influential career in American entertainment.
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Ernie Bushmiller’s Sunday Morning, Live
In 1976, the artist behind the “Nancy” comic was slighted on “S.N.L.” A new Off Off Broadway show tells the tale of the day after.
