Saturday Night Live — Season 9
Saturday Night Live’s ninth season, airing on NBC throughout 1983 and 1984, proved to be a pivotal moment in the show’s history. Kicking off on October 8th, 1983, and concluding May 12th, 1984, the season initially saw the entire cast return for another run, with Jim Belushi joining the lineup as the sole new face. However, the season's trajectory dramatically shifted when Eddie Murphy departed mid-season. Already a rising star thanks to his work on *48 Hours*, Murphy’s popularity began to overshadow that of Joe Piscopo, creating an undeniable dynamic shift. Producers, under Dick Ebersol’s direction, had intentionally highlighted both Murphy and Piscopo from season seven onward, often relegating other cast members to supporting roles with limited patience. A particularly tense episode arose when Nick Nolte unexpectedly cancelled his hosting appearance, leading Ebersol to invite Murphy himself to fill the slot – a move that stung Piscopo deeply. Later accounts suggested Ebersol strategically leveraged Murphy’s success to foster competition between the two performers, accusations which Piscopo publicly voiced. While some dismissed these claims as the behavior of an entitled performer, one writer summarized the situation succinctly: “Eddie Murphy's fame went to Joe Piscopo's head.”
The collection features pieces titled "In Brandon's Office," "NBC Junket," "Gumby's Rehearsal," "Larry's Corner," and "Whiner Show Ideas." John Cougar Mellencamp performs "Tumblin' Down" and "Pink Houses."
The collection includes segments from programs such as "Calvin Klein Cream Pies," "Mister Robinson's Neighborhood," "Crazy Edelman," "Book Beat," "What Would Frank Do?," "Amos 'n' Andy," and "Spanish Class." Eddy Grant's performances of "I…
The collection features stories such as "Jim and Mr. Mambo," "Doc Edmund," "Village of the Damned Little Rascals," "Eddie Murphy in the Suburbs," "Dr. Tongue's Offer," "Candace's Fantasy Shack," and "Prison for the Winter." Men at Work cont…
The collection features pieces entitled "Cheerleader Practice," "Mister Robinson's Neighborhood," "History: The Real Story," "School Assembly," and "Caffeine Achievers." The Zoo, with Lindsey Buckingham, performs "Tonight."
The program features segments titled "National Phone-In Democratic Primary," "Tasteless Choice," "The Ghost of Buckwheat," "Countdown '84: The Candidates," "Nice Boys Don't Get Girls Pregnant," and "Phone-In Results." The News also perform…
The collection encompasses pieces titled "Donahue," "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood," and "Powerful Living Snaps." The Motels perform "Suddenly Last Summer."
From New York City, here is Joe Piscopo! The show featured sketches including "TV President," "Kannon AE-1," "I Married A Monkey," "The Hamlisch Maneuver," "Fascinating People And Their Friends," "Witness Protection," "Romeo and Juliet,"…
The collection features pieces titled "Olympic Coverage," "Rock & Roll...and then some," "Gandhi & The Bandit," "Firing Line," and "MTV News." Adam Ant performs "Strip."
The collection features "Rappin' Jimmy B.," "Semi-Competent Video Store Clerk," "The Julia Show," "Jimmy and Jamie Lee Rehearse," "People Transit," and "Texxon." The Fixx performs "One Thing Leads to Another."
The collection features pieces titled "SNL Hairdressers," "Edwin Newman and James Brown," and "Prose and Cons." Kool & the Gang perform "Celebrate."
The collection features pieces titled "St. Patrick's Day Party," "Hung Like Me," "Unexplained Questions of the Universe," "Family in the Attic," "Bad Career Moves," "Ronald Reagan and Sammy Davis, Jr.," "God's Place," "The Womb," and "SNL's…
The collection features excerpts from "Lost Script," "MTV News," the film "Four Minutes to Live," "TV's Foul-Ups, Bleeps, Blunders, Bloopers, Practical Jokes, And Political Debates," the film "Sugar or Plain," and "Footless." Deniece Willia…
The collection features pieces titled "60 Minutes," "Menage a Trois," "Book Talk," and "My Brother, The Loser."
The collection includes pieces titled "Simulated Cat Fight," "Foldgers Crystals," "Lie Detector Test," "Spinal Tap Interview," "Guest Performance: A. Whitney Brown," "2 on the Town," and "Texxon." Among the performances are "Christmas with…
The collection features sketches titled "Frank & Sammy," "Sarducci & Nelson," "Nose Guard," "Hello, Trudy!," "Needleman the Dentist," and "Stooges Self-Defense." The band performs "Drive."
