Saturday Night Live Transcripts
Season 13: Episode 8]]>
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December 19th, 1987
Paul Simon
Linda Ronstadt
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Sen. Paul Simon
Tom Davis
Marc Shaiman Jesus’ Surprise Party
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Paul Simon’s MonologueSummary: 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.
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Gary Hart AdSummary: 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 ChristmasSummary: Being stranded on a desert island hasn’t stopped a woman (Victoria Jackson) from bestowing lavish gifts upon her boyfriend (Paul Simon) at Christmastime.
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Master Thespian As Santa ClausRecurring 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 MillerRecurring Characters: Dennis Miller.
Sweeney SistersRecurring Characters: Candy Sweeney, Liz Sweeney.
Subway Solicitor
Succinctly SpeakingRecurring Characters: Tonto, Tarzan, Frankenstein.
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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