Air Date: Host: Musical Guest: Special Guests: Cameos: Bit Players:

January 15th, 1977 Ralph Nader George Benson Andy Kaufman None Al Franken Tom Schiller Mitchell Laurance Neil Levy

Ralph's New Image

Summary: Ralph Nader shows up at Studio 8H ready to cut loose and have a good time, even in spite of various safety harzards he encounters while having his make-up applied. Transcript

Montage

Note: Bill Murray's first episode.

Ralph Nader's Monologue

Summary: Ralph Nader experiences technical difficulties after he discusses some of RCA's wrongdoings. Transcript

Long Distance

Summary: Chess-loving grandfather (Bill Murray) badmouthes his ingrate grandson while waiting for his call. Transcript

Televised Execution Rehearsal

Summary: A manic director (Bill Murray) runs through the dress rehearsal for the televised execution of convincted murderer, Dean Slydell (Tom Schiller). Transcript

Baba Wawa Talks to Herself

Summary: Baba Wawa (Gilda Radner) promotes her upcoming special, in which she only talks to herself. Recurring Characters: Barbara Walters. Transcript

George Benson performs "Masquerade"

Carter's Confederate Takeover

Summary: Ralph Nader imagines that Jimmy Carter (Dan Aykroyd) has taken over the country. Recurring Characters: Jimmy Carter. Transcript

Weekend Update with Jane Curtin

Summary: A hospitalized John Belushi phones in to complain that no one has mentioned his injury. Bill Murray reports on Rosalyn Carter's looks. Texxon representative, Mr. Rigg (Nader), explains the conditions of their solar energy deal. Emily Litella (Gilda Radner) comments that she's against making Puerto Rico a "steak". Recurring Characters: Emily Litella. Transcript

Andy Kaufman

Summary: The less-than-stellar impressions of Foreign Man (Andy Kaufman) lead up to the ultimate Elvis impersonation. Transcript

The Coneheads At Home

Summary: Beldar (Dan Aykroyd), Prymaat (Jane Curtin), and Connie Conehead (Laraine Newman) are alien beings who claim to come from France, and spend their days adjusting to their new life on Earth. Tonight, Beldar and Prymaat meet Connie's new boyfriend, Ronnie (Bill Murray). Recurring Characters: Beldar Conehead, Prymmat Conehead, Connie Conehead, Ronnie. Transcript

Inflatable Doll Testing

Summary: Ralph Nader conducts safety "tests" on a pair of blow-up dolls. Transcript

Garbage

Summary: Gary Weis explores the world of waste management in New York. Note: Repeat from 04/17/76.

George Benson performs "Gonna Love You More"

Youth Asks The Questions

Summary: Students ask Ralph Nader less-than-intelligent questions. Recurring Characters: Rhonda Weiss, Sherry.

Ambassador Training Institute

Summary: A commercial spokesman (Andrew Duncan) explains how you can apply to become a U.S. ambassador for a foreign country, aptly mixing work with play. Note: Repeat from 11/08/75.

Goodnights

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