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

October 17th, 1987 Steve Martin Sting None Bruce Babbitt Cheryl Hardwick

The Untouchables

Summary: Because he's said too much, President Ronald Reagan (Phil Hartman) clubs Robert Bork (Jon Lovitz) in the head. Recurring Characters: President Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Robert Bork. Transcript

Montage

Note: Studio 8-H was evacuated just before dress rehearsal because there was a fire in a nearby studio. Even though they were unable to perform a dress rehearsal, Steve Martin was insistent with going ahead with the live show.

Steve Martin's Monologue

Summary: Steve Martin doesn't let a technician strike mar the effect of his tap dance sequence to the song "I Bite Down Hard," even though it would be more significant if someone were operating the cameras. First Hosted: 76e. Transcript

Gary Hart Ad

Summary: Gary Hart's effect on women makes him too hard for them to get him out of their mind. Transcript

Common Knowledge

Summary: High schoolers' stupidity determines answers to common knowledge trivia questions. Recurring Characters: Jeanne kirkpatrick. Transcript

The NFL Today

Summary: Brent Musberger (Kevin Nealon) questions Jimmy the Greek's (Phil Hartman) sports predictions. Recurring Characters: Brent Musberger, Jimmy the Greek, George Plimpton.

Slide Whistle Sound Effects

Summary: The sounds of slide whistles reveal a couple's (Martin, Victoria Jackson) dating expectations. Transcript

Sting performs "We'll Be Together"

Bio: Sting (1951-). Musician; realname: Gordon Sumner; former lead singer/bass player for The Police, 1978-83; released his first solo album in 1985; film appearances include "Dune" (1984); human rights activist; married actress Trudie Styler (his secodn wife) in 1992. Hosted: 90k, 96o. Also Performed: 90k, 92n, 95n, 96o, 99f.

Weekend Update with Dennis Miller

Summary: Al Franken interviews Bruce Babbitt about his abuse of supermarket express lanes. Via song, Victoria Jackson says to the world: "I Am Not A Bimbo!" Transcript

Bullets Aren't Cheap

Summary: A penny-pinching James Bond (Steve Martin) faces his nemesis, Goldsting (Sting). Recurring Characters: James Bond. Transcript

Permission To Speak Freely

Summary: Naval officers (Steve Martin, Jon Lovitz) abuse their Permission to Speak Freely by-law privileges. Note: Steve Martin accidentally spits on Jon Lovitz while yelling at him. Transcript

Sting performs "Little Wing"

Adventures In The Lost Realm

Summary: An expedition team waits for a dinosaur to finish eating their companion (Jon Lovitz).

Pumping Up with Hans & Franz

Summary: Narcissistic bodybuilders, Hans (Dana Carvey) and Franz (Kevin Nealon), insult their fitness viewers. Recurring Characters: Hans, Franz. Transcript

Goodnights