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October 25th, 1975 Rob Reiner None Penny Marshall Andy Kaufman The Lockers The Muppets Mark Hampton Denny Dillon Albert Brooks None Jacqueline Carlin Anne Beatts Tom Davis Al Franken Neil Levy Tom Schiller Alan Zweibel

The Wheelchair

Summary: An injured Mr. Featherstone (Chevy Chase) regains his ability to walk, then falls out of his wheelchair. Transcript

Montage

Rob Reiner's Monologue

Summary: Rob Reiner portrays a smarmy lounge singer. Bio: Rob Reiner (1947-). Actor; son of writer/comedian Carl Reiner; played liberal-minded Michael "Meathead" Stivic opposite Carroll O'Connor in TV's "All In The Family", 1971-78; often collaborates on projects with longtime friend, Billy Crystal; directed films include: "This is Spinal Tap" (1984), "Stand By Me" (1986), "When Harry Met Sally..." (1989); married to actor/director Penny Marshall, 1971-81.

Pancreas

Summary: Man (John Belushi) learns his pancreas is on the fritz. Transcript

Fashion Show

Summary: Rob Reiner and Penny Marshall host a showing of fashion mistakes. Bio: Penny Marshall (1942-). Actress/director; sister of TV producer Garry Marshall; played Oscar Madison's secretary on "The Odd Couple", 1971-75; co-starred with Cindy Williams in "Laverne & Shirley", 1976-83; directed films include: "Big" (1988), "A League of Their Own" (1992); married to actor/director Rob Reiner, 1971-81. Cameos: 96i. Transcript

Golden Needles

Summary: Spokesman (George Coe) pitches surgery-free healing that involves voodoo acupuncture. Transcript

Andy Kaufman

Summary: Andy Kaufman lip-syncs "Pop Goes The Weasel."

Dangerous But Inept

Summary: Squeaky Fromme (Laraine Newman) tries to shoot Jane Curtin during interview. Recurring Characters: Squeaky Fromme. Transcript

Felina Cat Food

Summary: Test proves it's different than regular tuna. Transcript

The Lockers

Summary: The Lockers dance around Studio 8H. Bio: Organized by Don Campbell, The Lockers consisted of Fred "Penguin" Berry (later of "What's Happening!"), Bill "Slim the Robot" Washington, Leo "Fluky Luke" Williamson, Greg "Campbellock, Jr." Pope, choreographer Toni Basil ("Easy Rider") and Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones. The gimmick of their dance moves involved locking their bodies in comical poses during their performances.

Weekend Update with Chevy Chase

Summary: Kidnappers use Don Pardo to voice their demands from the Blaine Hotel. Garrett Morris, headmaster of the School for the Hard of Hearing, repeats the top story for the hard-of-hearing. Transcript

Wrigley's Gum

Summary: The gum good enough to be enjoyed by the deceased.

Joe Cocker

Summary: Joe Cocker (John Belushi) makes a surprise appearance to perform an extra spastic version of "With A Little Help From My Friends." Transcript

Droolers Anti-Defamation League

Summary: Chevy Chase promotes awareness. Transcript

Middle-American Van Lines

Summary: Used to move people, not their possessions. Transcript

Hoe-Down

Summary: Sadistic hoe-down caller (Dan Aykroyd) torments square dancers. Transcript

The Muppets

Summary: Ploobis discovers his son Wisss has been smoking craters. Transcript

Talent Night

Summary: Mark Hampton & Denny Dillon as nuns emceeing talent night for their parish. Note: Denny Dillon will later be a cast member during SNL's ill-fated 1980-81 season.

What Gilda Ate

Summary: Gilda Radner tells the audience everything she ate that day. Transcript

"Operation"

Summary: Albert Brooks film shows a heart surgery. Note: Albert Brooks is a good friend of Rob Reiner's, who helped rally in favor of airing Brooks' short film on tonight's episode. At thirteen minutes, the film had to be interrupted midway for a commercial break.

The Bees

Summary: The Bees ruin Rob Reiner's chance to do a dramatic scene with Penny Marshall. Recurring Characters: Bees. Transcript