Air Date: Host: Musical Guest: Special Guests: Cameos: Bit Players:
January 29th, 1977
Fran Tarkenton
Leo Sayer
Donny Harper Singers
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Tom Davis
Al Franken
Jim Downey
Howard Shore
Tom Schiller
Anne Beatts
Rosie Shuster
Marilyn Suzanne Miller
Alan Zweibel
Neil Levy
Joe Dicso
Mitchell Laurance
Edie Baskin
Team Saturday Night
Summary: John Belushi coaches Fran Tarkenton and the cast on the play-by-play strategy for tonight's show.
Montage
Fran Tarkenton's Monologue
Summary: Fran Tarkenton sings "Feelings", as Bill Murray provides the running commentary on the action.
Rovco's Swiss Army Gun
Summary: Rovco's pitchman (Dan Aykroyd) shows multiple purposes of their new combat tool.
Amy Carter In School
Summary: Secret Service agents (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd) help Amy Carter (Laraine Newman) cheat on a school quiz and deal with tattletale schoolmate (Gilda Radner). Recurring Characters: Amy Carter. Transcript
Sports Injury
Summary: Coach John Belushi sends an amputee (Dan Aykroyd) back into the game.
Leo Sayer performs "When I Need You"
Black Perspective
Summary: Fran Tarkenton discusses the stereotype of black quarterbacks with Garrett Morris. Transcript
Home Restaurant
Summary: A couple (Bill Murray, Jane Curtin) enjoy their dinner date at an exclusive home restaurant run by Victor (Dan Aykroyd), his wife Elena (Gilda Radner), and their daughter Francine (Laraine Newman). Tonight's menu comes served with a side of domestic strife. Transcript
Weekend Update with Jane Curtin
Summary: Infuriated by comparisons to Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin rips her blouse open to expose her bra. Silent film footage documents testing of a new cruise missile. Transcript
Sugar-Coated Anabolic Steroids
Summary: The cereal that provides Fran Tarkenton with the strength he needs. Transcript
Community Appeal
Summary: It's what has put John Belushi back to work.
Hotel Sketch
Summary: John Belushi coaches Fran Tarkenton through the sketch.
Grand Stand
Summary: Lee Whitehead (Bill Murray) and Bryant Gumbo (Garrett Morris) interview Fran Tarkenton.
Leo Sayer performs "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing"
Small Worlds
Summary: In a film by Gary Weis, natural habitats are duplicated in a pet store.
French Liquid
Summary: Different perfume scents for different women.
Donny Harper Singers perform "Sing a Song"
Credit Card Counseling
Summary: Rhonda Weiss (Gilda Radner) and her friend Barbara (Jane curtin) one-up one another while discussing Rhonda's credit card bill. Recurring Characters: Rhonda Weiss, Barbara. Transcript