Season 3 / Episode 1

Steve Martin

September 24, 1977 · Musical guest: Jackson Browne & The Section

Running order

The show.

01
An Oval Office
Cold open
02
Monologue
Monologue
03
Kromega III
Pre-tape
04
Festrunk Brothers — Two Wild & Crazy Guys
Live sketch
05
"Running On Empty"
Musical performance
06
Weekend Update
1. At the deskLaraine Newman: Report on her trip to China
2. At the deskBill Murray: Stargazer Review "The Deep"
3. At the deskGarrett Morris: Sports Correspondent
4. At the deskJohn Belushi: Report on his trip to Mexico
Weekend Update
07
Mike McMack, Defense Lawyer
Live sketch
08
Keypunch Confession
Live sketch
09
Great Moments In Rock & Roll
Live sketch
10
The Franken and Davis Show — The 1978 Mr. U.S.A. Pageant — Franken and Davis
Live sketch
11
Royal Deluxe II
Pre-tape
12
"The Pretender"
Musical performance
13
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Musical Cameos

Rosemary Butler, David Lindley appear in the broadcast.

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Extra

Andy Murphy appears in the broadcast.

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Weekend Update milestone

Dan Aykroyd begins co-anchoring Weekend Update with Jane Curtin.

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Recurring-sketch debut

The Festrunk Brothers make their first appearance.

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Opening-title change

A new Times Square Jumbotron opening sequence debuts, and the Saturday Night Live title becomes permanent.

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Weekend Update change

Weekend Update introduces a blue chroma-key set with the Update logo.

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