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Saturday Night Live (1975 – ...)

1975 • 51 seasons • Comedy, News • TV-14
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Saturday Night LiveSeason 4

20 episodes · Oct 7, 1978

Saturday Night Live roared back for its fourth season in 1978, captivating NBC audiences from October through May. Marking a bittersweet chapter for the show, this era—released on DVD in 2008—saw the beloved cast reunite for another round of iconic sketches and unforgettable moments. However, it also signaled a turning point: fan favorites Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi would be departing after this season to pursue their exciting new venture – filming *The Blues Brothers*.

1. The Rolling Stones
Oct 7, 1978 · 67m · 7.0

This is Dan Aykroyd, broadcasting live from New York. Tonight’s sketches feature “Garrett Morris and the National Broadcasting Orchestra,” “Mayor Koch Honors John Belushi,” the commercial parody “Autoscent,” and tomorrow, “Nerds Meet the No

2. Fred Willard/Devo
Oct 14, 1978 · 67m · 6.0

The collection features stories such as "Honker in the Audience," "Two Guys Who Are Lawyers," "Aging Stuntman Cliff Preston," "One-Night-Stand vs. Phone Talk," "Mr. Bill Goes To N.Y.," "Bobbi Farber," "Crossroads," "Scotch Boutique," and "B

3. Frank Zappa
Oct 21, 1978 · 67m · 4.0

The collection features pieces on subjects ranging from Fred Silverman and the comedic troupe *Coneheads*, to the darkly humorous *Domestic Prison* and *Night on Freak Mountain*. Also included are reflections on *Woman to Woman*, the politi

4. Steve Martin/Van Morrison
Nov 4, 1978 · 67m · 7.0

Direct from New York, here is President Dan Aykroyd! The program features sketches including "A Message From the President of the United States," "Where's the Cracker, Steve?," "Elvis Presley's Coat," "What If?," "Theodoric of York, Medieva

5. Buck Henry/The Grateful Dead
Nov 11, 1978 · 67m · 7.0

The collection features pieces such as "Concession Speech," a parody of a Rovco Chinch Canch commercial, "Samurai Optometrist," "Uncle Roy #1," "The Death Of Rasputin," "Nick Sands, the Lounge Singer," "More Flu To Worry About," and "St. Mi

6. Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers
Nov 18, 1978 · 67m · 7.8

From New York City, here is Garrett Morris! The Blues Brothers kick off the show with a rendition of "Soul Man." Carrie appears for her monologue in costume as Princess Leia, delivering a jest that resonates only with the voice of Obi-Wan (

7. Walter Matthau/Garrett Morris
Dec 2, 1978 · 67m · 7.0

The collection features pieces titled "Fred Silverman," "Super Epoxy-Dent," "The Bad News Bees," "Olympia Cafe," "Daughter's Old Room," "Nixon's Conspirator," "Woman to Woman," "Government Surplus Store," "Network Battle of the T's & A's,"

8. Eric Idle/Kate Bush
Dec 9, 1978 · 67m · 8.0

The collection features pieces titled "Telepsychic Ray," "Julia Child," "Madrigal," "The Woman He Loved," "What Do You?," "Candy Slice," "Consumer Probe," "Singing Dog Agent," and "Cochise at Oxford."

9. Elliott Gould/Peter Tosh with Mick Jagger
Dec 16, 1978 · 67m · 7.0

The collection comprises pieces such as "White House Lawn Special Event," "Rovco All-Flammable Christmas Tree," "The Widettes," "Mommie Dearest," "Scotch and Spirits," "Bob and Ray," "St. Mickey's Knights of Columbus," and "Honker Works the

10. Michael Palin/The Doobie Brothers
Jan 27, 1979 · 67m · 7.5

The collection encompasses pieces titled "State of the Union Address: Preparation I," "Palin's Socks Monologue," "Mr. Brighton Returns to the Nerds," "Miles Cowperthwaite, Part One," "What If Superman Grew Up in Germany?" and "Name the Bats

11. Cicely Tyson/Talking Heads
Feb 10, 1979 · 67m · 6.5

The collection features several short pieces, including "Cicely Confronts Garrett Monologue," "Nick Rails, the Train Lounge Singer," and "The Widettes."

12. Rick Nelson/Judy Collins
Feb 17, 1979 · 67m · 7.5

From New York City, here is John Belushi! The program features sketches from "WGN Morning Show," "The Twilight Zone," "Helium," "¿Quien Es Mas Macho?," and "Rock Against Yeast '79." Judy Collins performed "Hard Times for Lovers."

13. Kate Jackson/Delbert McClinton
Feb 24, 1979 · 67m · 6.0

The collection features pieces on "Charlie's Angels," "Nerds," "Fred Silverman," a "Child Psychiatrist," "Andy Kaufman," a pairing of "Kate Jackson and Fred Silverman," "Bad Cabaret For Children," and "Coneheads."

14. Gary Busey/Gary Busey with Rick Danko and Paul Butterfield, Eubie Blake
Mar 10, 1979 · 67m · 5.0

From New York City, here is John Belushi! Tonight’s sketches feature: "Breaking the Ice with Belushi," "Billy Carter," "Women's Problems," "The Unsung Heroes of Rock n Roll," "The Slopjockey," and "Bill Murray Talks With Mrs. Ed." Gregory H

15. Margot Kidder/The Chieftains
Mar 17, 1979 · 67m · 7.0

From New York City, here is John Belushi! Tonight’s sketches feature “WGN Radio Live at Doyle’s Tavern,” “The Navy,” “Fred Garvin: Male Prostitute,” “St. Mickey’s Knights of Columbus,” “Superhero Party,” The Franken and Davis Show, “Men's P

16. Richard Benjamin/Rickie Lee Jones
Apr 7, 1979 · 67m · 7.0

The collection features "The Pepsi Syndrome," "The Nerds In Love," and "Scottish Restaurant," alongside Jones's acclaimed performance of "Chuck E's In Love."

17. Milton Berle/Ornette Coleman
Apr 14, 1979 · 67m · 4.0

The collection features segments such as "Texaco Star Theater Intro," "The Widettes," "On The Spot," and "Milton's Writers." Ornette Coleman performed "Times Square."

18. Michael Palin/James Taylor
May 12, 1979 · 67m · 7.0

The collection features several short pieces, including "Mother's Day Monologue," the second installment of "Miles Cowperthwaite: I Am Nailed to the Hull," and "Black-Market Gasoline." The Weekend Update section presents "Margaret Thatcher

19. Maureen Stapleton/Linda Ronstadt, Phoebe Snow
May 19, 1979 · 67m · 6.0

From New York City, here is Dan Aykroyd! Tonight’s offerings feature sketches including "Telepsychic Ray," "Nick Wings, the Airport VIP Lounge Singer," and "Idi Amin Holes Out."

20. Buck Henry/Bette Midler
May 26, 1979 · 67m

The program features several vignettes, including "Mr. Bill at SNL," "Disco Roller Fishing Park," "Samurai Bakery," "Uncle Roy," "Watergate Was a Joke," and "Olympia Cafe." Bette Midler delivers a medley of classic songs.

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