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

May 12th, 1979 Michael Palin James Taylor Don Novello None Al Franken Tom Davis Alan Zweibel Brian Doyle-Murray

Fred Silverman

Summary: Fred Silverman (John Belushi). Recurring Characters: Fred Silverman. Transcript

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Michael Palin's Monologue

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James Taylor performs "Johnnie Comes Back"

The Adventures of Miles Cowperthwaite

Summary: In the continuing adventures of Miles Cowperthwaite (Michael Palin), the former drool handler is mentored by the manly Captain Ned (John Belushi) aboard the manly sea vessel The Raging Queen. Recurring Characters: Miles Cowperthwaite, Hodo. Transcript

Magna-Gro Anabolic Steroids

Summary: Apartment dwellers (Laraine Newman, Bill Murray) use Magna-Gro Anabolic Steroids to grow a giant tulip in their indoor garden.

Weekend Update with Jane Curtin & Bill Murray

Summary: Chico Escuela (Garrett Morris). Margaret Thatcher (Michael Palin). Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello). Recurring Characters: Chico Escuela, Margaret Thatcher, Father Guido Sarducci. Transcript

James Taylor performs "Up On The Roof"

Boulevard Of Proud Chicano Cars

Summary: An East Los Angeles Chicano gang face problems during the gas crisis, so President Jimmy Carter (Dan Aykroyd) comes to their rescue. Recurring Characters: Jimmy Carter.

Mr. Bill Runs Away

Summary: In a film by Walter Williams, Mr. Bill dons a disguise to get away from Mr. Hands and Sluggo, but ends up in a car ride to Hell with them anyway. Transcript

James Taylor performs "Millworker"

Tom Snyder's Mother

Summary: Tom Snyder (Dan Aykroyd) dines with his mother (Jane Curtin) for a mother's Day brunch. Recurring Characters: Tom Snyder. Transcript

Goodnights

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