15th Anniversary Special: 09/24/89

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September 24th, 1989

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Prince

Father Guido Sarducci

Kevin Nealon

Victoria Jackson

Dan Aykroyd

Steve Martin

Robin Williams

Tom Hanks

Billy Crystal

Sam Kinison

Joan Cusack

Mary Tyler Moore

Jon Lovitz

Lorne Michaels

Chevy Chase

Jane Curtin

Joe Piscopo

Garrett Morris

Susan St. James

Christopher Guest

Martin Short

O.J. Simpson

Steve Martin

Buck Henry

Charlton Heston

Jane Curtin

Laraine Newman

Dennis Miller

Jan Hooks

Mary Tyler Moore

Eddie Murphy’s Entourage

Dan Aykroyd

Jim Belushi

Robin Williams

Bruce Willis

Chevy Falls

Kevin Nealon and Victoria Jackson gawk at the night’s celebrity guests.

Chevy Chase insists he’s not too old to do the opening fall.

Tom Hanks’ Monologue

Hanks outlines obligatory comments for the monologue.

1975-1980 Highlights

Clips include: Wolverines, Jaws II, Fred Garvin, Mr. Bill and The Nerds.

SNL Moment I

Susan St. James was first host to marry an SNL producer.

Hey, You!

(Repeat) See: 12/10/77.

Jerry Hall

Jerry Hall introduces Prince.

Hey, You!

(Repeat) See: 12/10/77.

Guest/Short

Christopher Guest makes fun of Martin Short while introducing clips.

1980-1985 Highlights

Clips include: The Whiners, Velvet Jones, Fernando’s Hideaway and Mr. Robinson.

SNL Moment II

O.J. Simpson acknowledges Walter Payton’s Superbowl loss.

Super Bass-o-Matic ’76

(Repeat) See: 04/24/76.

Steve Martin

Steve Martin is too excited to introduce clip highlights.

1985-1989 Highlights

Clips include: Pathlogical Liar, Hans & Franz, Sprockets and Hercules.

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston reads a letter from an offended SNL viewer.

First Citiwide Change Bank I

(Repeat) See: 10/08/88.

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal does stand-up about feeling old.

Musical Guest Highlights

highlights of 14 years’ worth of musical guests.

Gilda Radner Tribute

Jane Curtin and Laraine Newman introduce clips of Gilda’s performances.

Gilda Radner Highlights

Clips include: Emily Litella, Baba Wawa, Judy Miller and La Dolce Gilda.

Dennis Miller

Dennis Miller talks about SNL’s political sketches.

Political Highlights

Clips include: Debate ’76, Carter Call-In and Jesse Jackson’s Monologue.

SNL Moment III

Jan Hooks wins the award for most whores portrayed in one SNL episode.

Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore talks about SNL’s tasteless sketches.

Tasteless Sketch Highlights

Clips include: The Widettes, Nude Beach, and Lord & Lady Douchebag.

John Belushi Tribute

Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi introduce clips of John’s performances.

John Belushi Highlights

Clips include: Samurai Deli, Godfather Therapy and Little Chocolate Donuts.

Robin Williams

Robin Williams stalls for time by roasting audience members.

Compulsion

(Repeat) See: 11/14/87.

“Play Misty For Me”

(Repeat) See: 01/10/76.

Paul Simon Worries

(Repeat) See: 11/20/76.

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis reminds cast and crew to be ready for him in the morning.

SNL Transcripts

Author: Don Roy King

Don Roy King has directed fourteen seasons of Saturday Night Live. That work has earned him ten Emmys and fourteen nominations. Additionally, he has been nominated for fifteen DGA Awards and won in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. View all posts by Don Roy King