Air Date: Host: Musical Guest: Special Guests: May 23rd, 1987 Dennis Hopper Roy Orbison None
Roy Orbison, “Crying”
Easy Rider Wyatt (Dana Carvey) and Billy (Hopper) survived their southern shooting.
Dennis Hopper’s Monologue Hopper says it’s great to be clean and sober.
Church Chat Hopper and Church Lady (Dana Carvey) discuss wilder days. Recurring Characters: Church Lady, Jenny Baker.
Roy Orbison performs “Crying” and “Pretty Woman”
Frank Booth’s What’s That Smell? Contestants must inhale odors and guess the correct smell. Recurring Characters: Robin Leach, Tammy Faye Bakker.
Weekend Update with Dennis Miller Tommy Flanagan (Jon Lovitz) lies about client Oliver North’s innocence. A. Whitney Brown demonstrates juggling act for the Class of ’87. Recurring Characters: Tommy Flanagan.
Problem Drinkers From Outer Space Drunken aliens (Hopper, Phil Hartman) give press conference on Earth.
This Week with David Brinkley Sam Donaldson (Kevin Nealon) distracts panel discussion by leaning back in chair. Recurring Characters: David Brinkley, George Will, Sam Donaldson.
Cannibal Job Interview Cannibalism questions are raised during Hal McGowan’s (Hopper) job interview.
Roy Orbison performs “In Dreams”
Last Chance Gas Station Small town car mechanic (Hopper) argues with businessman (Phil Hartman).
Sweeney Sisters Liz (Nora Dunn) and Candy Sweeney (Jan Hooks) sing “goodbye” medley. Recurring Characters: Liz Sweeney, Candy Sweeney.
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