By 1997, Ohlmeyer renewed his focus on limiting Michaels's independence, forcing the removal of writer Jim Downey and cast member Norm Macdonald.
Do 1997., Ohlmeyer je nastavio sa pokušajima da ograniči Michaelsovu neovisnost, zahtjevajući otpuštanje scenarista Jima Downeyja i glumca Norma MacDonalda.