Garrett Morris ... been in show business for about 17 years before Saturday Night Live came along. I was an actor on and off Broadway. I wrote a couple plays, and I did a lot of musicals. SNL ...

Behind the laughter and iconic sketches, one man shattered all the barriers. Garrett Morris, SNL’s first Black cast member. He brought unmatched talent and courage to the stage of the show.

To the editor — Perhaps the most touching moment during the "SNL" 50th anniversary celebration was seeing 86-year-old Garrett Morris being helped to his feet by recording artist Paul Simon and ...