Season 3 / Episode 20

Buck Henry

May 20, 1978 · Musical guest: Sun Ra

Running order

The show.

01
Disclaimer
Live sketch
02
Nixon's Book
Cold open
03
Monologue
Monologue
04
Nerd Prom — Nerds
Live sketch
05
Samurai T.V. Repairman — Samurai
Live sketch
06
Sodom Chamber of Commerce
Live sketch
07
Weekend Update
1. At the deskLaraine Newman: Voice Artist's Rendering David Berkowitz trial
2. At the deskBill Murray: Stargazer Review "The Greek Tycoon"
Weekend Update
08
The Olympia Cafe
Live sketch
09
Mr. Mike's Least-Loved Music
Live sketch
10
More Insects To Worry About
Live sketch
11
Stunt Puppy — Stunt
Live sketch
12
Bad Conceptual Art — Bad Art
Live sketch
13
The Franken and Davis Show — Franken and Davis
Live sketch
14
"Space is the Place", "Space-Loneliness"
Musical performance
15
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Extra

Andy Murphy appears in the broadcast.

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Broadcast-format milestone

The episode marks the final use of audience caption bumpers.

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Weekend Update milestone

Dan Aykroyd makes his final appearance as a Weekend Update co-anchor.

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Credits milestone

The cast receives its final billing as the Not Ready for Prime Time Players.

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Weekend Update change

Weekend Update uses its blue chroma-key set for the final time.

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