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

December 8th, 1979 Howard Hesseman Randy Newman None Tom Davis Al Franken Peter Aykroyd

Great Moments in Rock & Roll

Summary: Early in his career, James Brown (Garrett Morris) is forced to abandon his Scottish musical roots. Recurring Characters: Don Kirshner, James Brown.

Montage

Howard Hesseman's Monologue

Summary: Howard Hesseman whips the audience into a pro-restraint chant.

The Bel Airabs

Summary: Profiteers (Howard Hesseman, Garrett Morris) attempt to swindle the newfound fortune of Abdul Asad (Don Novello) and his clan. Recurring Characters: Mudhad Asad, Fatima Asad, Abdul Asad, Granny, Miss Hathaway.

Randy Newman performs "It's Money That I Love" & "I'm Gonna Take Off My Pants"

Weekend Update with Jane Curtin & Bill Murray

Summary: Chico Escuela (Garrett Morris) gives a sports update and tries to avoid mentioning Anita Dark. Al Franken announces that the 1980's will henceforth be known as The Al Franken Decade. Recurring Characters: Chico Escuela. Transcript

Boyfriends

Summary: Susan's (Gilda Radner) feelings for boyfriend Jerome (Howard Hesseman) are complicated by a visit from ex-lover Scott (Bill Murray). Transcript

Stereo 105

Summary: Obnoxious morning jock Steve Marvin (Harry Shearer) interviews former radio man Howard Hesseman. Transcript

The Nuclear Family

Summary: Family unit (Howard Hesseman, Jane Curtin, Peter Aykroyd, Laraine Newman) are oblivious to the negative aspects of living between a pair of nuclear reactors. Transcript

Randy Newman performs "The Story of a Rock & Roll Band"

"First Love"

Summary: In a film by Aviva Slesin, Jane Curtin tries desperately to catch up with her first love, Walter Cronkite.

The Holiday Inn Horror

Summary: A couple's (Bill Murray, Jane Curtin) relaxing hotel stay is interrupted by maid Rosa Santangelo's (Gilda Radner) 6:30 a.m. vacuuming duties. Recurring Characters: Rosa Santangelo.

Goodnights

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