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

December 19th, 1987 Paul Simon Linda Ronstadt None Sen. Paul Simon Tom Davis Marc Shaiman

Jesus' Surprise Party

Montage

Paul Simon's Monologue

Summary: Confusion arises over whether Paul Simon the singer is hosting tonight's show, or Paul Simon the senator. First Hosted: 75b. Bio: Sen. Paul Simon (1928-2003). Politician; served in U.S. House of Representatives, 1975-85; Illinois State Senator, 1985-97. Transcript

Gary Hart Ad

Summary: Gary Hart's effect on women makes him too hard for them to get him out of their mind. Note: Repeat from: 87a.

Desert Island Christmas

Summary: Being stranded on a desert island hasn't stopped a woman (Victoria Jackson) from bestowing lavish gifts upon her boyfriend (Paul Simon) at Christmastime. Transcript

Master Thespian As Santa Claus

Recurring Characters: Master Thespian.

Linda Ronstadt & The Mariachi Vargas performs "Los Laureles" & "La Cigarra"

First Performed: 78s. Bio: Mariachi Vargas. In its original form, the group was founded by Gaspar Vargas in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mexico in 1898.

Weekend Update with Dennis Miller

Recurring Characters: Dennis Miller.

Sweeney Sisters

Recurring Characters: Candy Sweeney, Liz Sweeney.

Subway Solicitor

Succinctly Speaking

Recurring Characters: Tonto, Tarzan, Frankenstein. Transcript

Tonto, Tarzan, Frankenstein sing "Away in a Manger"

Paul Simon & Linda Ronstadt perform "Under African Skies"

Truck Stop Reflections

A Message From Jon Lovitz

Goodnights