where she cofounded rival improv comedy group up right citizens brigade. >> she needed to come to new york. she needed to find a new niche. she was polishing her skills backstage. >> in '97 tina gets her own summons to new york. and it's a life changer. >> she just came to interview with lorne michaels to be a writer on "snl" which is hysterically brave. here she is this little improv kid. you go to see lorne michael is who is like god. >> what did lorne michaels see in her? >> incredible mind. incredible comedy mind. just a brilliant comedy writer. just brilliant. >> are you looking for the perfect gift for mom this mother's day? introducing mom jeans. exclusively at jcpenney. cut generously. to fit a mom's body. >> she wrote the mom jeans sketch. she wrote the rachel tension