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October 29th, 1977
Charles Grodin
Paul Simon
The Persuasions
Art Garfunkel
Al Franken
Tom Davis
Alan Zweibel
Michael O'Donoghue
Neil Levy
Tom Schiller
Unprepared Charles
Summary: The cast are upset when Charles Grodin misses dress rehearsal so he can buy gifts for everyone. Transcript
Montage
Charles Grodin's Monologue
Weekend Update Reporter Dan Aykroyd
Return of The Coneheads
Summary: Back on Earth in time for Halloween, The Conehead Family dispense fried egg embryos and beer to trick-or-treaters. Recurring Characters: Beldar Conehead, Prymaat Conehead, Connie Conehead. Transcript
Summary: Irwin Mainway's (Dan Aykroyd) unsafe Halloween costumes include the Invisible Pedestrian and Johnny Combat. Recurring Characters: Irwin Mainway. Transcript
The "Anyone Can Host" Contest
Sumary: Bill Murray updates viewers on the contest's progress as Michael O'Donoghue rejects entries for various minor infractions.
Samurai Dry Cleaners
Summary: Confused by the premise, Charles Grodin ruins John Belushi's performance as Samurai Futaba. Recurring Characters: Futaba.
Weekend Update with Jane Curtin & Dan Aykroyd
Summary: Entertainment reporter Bill Murray criticizes one-man shows for not being a real theatrical experience. Dr. Willard Jackson (Garrett Morris) shows Dan Aykroyd the bones of famous dead people.
Simon & Garfunkel
Summary: Paul Simon is vexed by Charles Grodin's need to do a duet with him while donning an Art Garfunkel wig, which Art Garfunkel himself relinquishes.
The Killer Bees
Summary: Thrown by the costumes, Charles Grodin ruins John Belushi's performance as the leader of the Killer Bees. Recurring Characters: Bees.
The Judy Miller Show
Summary: Judy Miller (Gilda Radner), an excitable little girl, hosts a talk show for herself in her bedroom. Recurring Characters: Judy Miller. Transcript
The Professional School of Football
Paul Simon performs "You're Kind"
Hire The Incompetent
Summary: Dress rehearsal absentee Charles Grodin speaks out for the rights of other incompetent people. Recurring Characters: Roseanne Roseannadanna. Transcript
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