
Saturday Night Live — Season 11
The 1985-1986 television season saw *Saturday Night Live* embark on its eleventh year, airing on NBC from November 1985 through May 1986 across 18 episodes. Following a tumultuous period—one where network executives nearly pulled the plug and former producer Dick Ebersol departed over creative differences—the show found itself back in familiar hands with Lorne Michaels’ return. Michaels stepped into a complicated situation, arguably more so than when he first launched *SNL* a decade earlier. The previous season's experimental format, *The New Show*, had failed to resonate with viewers or critics, casting a shadow on his producing legacy. Adding pressure, the preceding year had been a resounding success, setting a high bar for humor and memorable performances. Fortunately, Michaels wasn’t alone; veteran writers Al Franken and Tom Davis rejoined as producers, alongside Jim Downey taking the helm as head writer. The return of these original forces was met with enthusiasm from both fans and critics, signaling a welcome return to *SNL*'s foundational spirit.

The collection features pieces titled "SNL Drug Tests," "A Message From The Almighty," "National Inquirer Theatre," "Pinklisting," "Cabrini Green," and "Nancy Reagan Meets Charles and Di." Simple Minds performed "Alive and Kicking."

The collection features stories such as "Smoky Hallway," "Wacky Glue," "Those Unlucky Andersons," "Ford and Reagan," "The Pat Stevens Show," "Pathological Liars Anonymous," "Craig Sundburg-Idiot Savant," "Trojans," "The Blue, The Gray and T…

The collection features pieces titled "Twin Towers Tightrope," "Pee Wee Herman's Thanksgiving Special," "Marital Problems," "Pee Wee's School Romance," "Find the Mouse in the Coke," and "Hal Fisher's Money Magnet Method."

The collection encompasses pieces on Halley's Comet, a portrayal of a stereotypical father figure, an examination of a celebrated actor, Nancy Reagan's rendition of "That Old Black Magic," the work of the Ad Council, Rajneesh's fleet of Rol…

The collection features pieces titled "Entertainment Tonight," "Trojans," "Tommy and His Mother," "Comedians," and "Steve's Fantasy."

The collection features "The Wrapper Rapper," "Critic," "The Price of Eggs," "Hildy," "A Roy Orbison Christmas," "The Big Tree," and "Time Traveling Trivial Pursuit." The Dream Academy delivered their sole notable song, "Life In A Northern …

From New York City, here is Dennis Miller! His routines feature segments like "Herb's Press Conference," "Gulf Coast Furniture Warehouse," "Cleveland Vice," "Death Of A Gunfighter," "What You Said During Labor," "That Black Girl," "Big …

The collection features pieces titled "Monks and Football," "The Pat Stevens Show," "Master Thespian," "The Limits of the Imagination," "Name That Tune," and "Die Foriegner Die!" Al Green performs "Going Away."

From New York City, here is Ronald Reagan, Jr. Segments include: White House Risky Business, You're Going To Hell: A Message From The Almighty (a repeat from the Madonna/Simple Minds episode), The Pat Stevens Show, Dalkon Shield Trout Lu…

Here, live from New York, is Mick Jagger! Tonight’s program features sketches titled "Tommy Flanagan," "The Limits Of The Imagination," and "Models Against The Wilderness," alongside "Master Thespian," "The Line of Death," "Sam Kinison Stan…

The collection features pieces titled "Backstage," "Star Search," "Dinner with Mike," "Biff & Selena," and "Jay's Evil Twin."

Tommy Flanagan’s *Pathological Liars Anonymous*, Griffin Dunne’s one-handed drum solo from *Wipeout*, the Ferdinand Marcos Malacanang Palace Liquidation Sale, the phrase “You bet your finger,” *Weekend Update with Dennis Miller*, Two Jones’…

The collection features several short works, including "The Honeymooners: Lost Episodes," "Camera Control," "Two Directors," "That Black Girl," and "Vietnam Sketch." Philip Glass performs "Rubric."

The collection features pieces titled "Beat Her!," "John Mellencamp," "The Pat Stevens Show," "Craig Sundberg, Idiot Savant," and "One-Shoe Emma." Joe Jackson's rendition of "Right or Wrong" is also included.

Direct from New York, featuring Randy Quaid, Robert Downey Jr., and Anthony Michael Hall! The program includes sketches titled "Vietnam Horror Story," "Nancy Reagan's Workout," "Lyndon LaRouche Theatre," "The 30-Second Count," a special…

From New York City, here is Paul Simon. The program features segments including "Geraldo Rivera Opens The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier," "Wall Shackles Prison," "The Late Show with Joan Rivers," "The Limits Of The Imagination," "Dirk Landers…

The program featured segments titled "Mike 'The Menace' Hall," "Kill Kaddafi?" "Tornadoville," "Marvin's Knockout Tips," "Lone Wolf McCord," "The Pat Stevens," "Cabrini Green's Assembly," "Jody Hagler," "Midday with Jennifer Hicks: Bond's S…

From New York City, here is Randy Quaid. The program features sketches including: "Hands Across America," "Moments of Doubt," "Glamorous Drinking," a segment on the National Council of Liquor and Spirits, "Actors on Film," Hallmark Cards…


