 The series went the full seven games.In early 1998, Ohlmeyer had Norm Macdonald removed from his role as anchor of "Saturday Night Live"s popular "Weekend Update" segment, citing declining ratings and a drop-off in quality.Macdonald and others believed that the real reason for his dismissal was the inclusion of a series of jokes calling O. J. Simpson a murderer during and after the murder case and trial (1994–95).