NEED TO KNOW 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 ...

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.

“It’s his show, his vision,” Shannon said of Michaels, who created SNL in 1975. “There’s no one who could replace him. It would not be the same show. He’s just a one-of-a-kind genius.

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 returned to her old stomping grounds on Saturday Night Live as the host of the week. The Other Two star sang, got some surprise cameos and did her signature Superstar pose.

“It’s his show, his vision,” Shannon said of Michaels, who created SNL in 1975. “There’s no one who could replace him. It would not be the same show. He’s just a one-of-a-kind genius.

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 ...

“It’s his show, his vision,” Shannon said of Michaels, who created SNL in 1975. “There’s no one who could replace him. It would not be the same show. He’s just a one-of-a-kind genius.