Synopsis: Continuing the enormous success of the previous two years, the third season of SNL (1977-78) showcased a fearless cast that created some of the most memorable sketches to ever appear on the show. With hilarious breakthrough characters like The Nerds (Bill Murray and Gilda Radner), Coneheads (Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin), lounge singer Nick Winters (Bill Murray), Samurai Warrior (John Belushi), a singing King Tut (legendary SNL host Steve Martin) and featuring Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello) as well as The Franken and Davis Show (Al Franken and Tom Davis), SNL continued to define itself as the pinnacle of irreverent humor and political satire. The complete third season of SNL contains unforgettable appearances by hosts Steve Martin, Michael Palin, Hugh Hefner, Buck Henry, Robert Klein, Chevy Chase, Madeline Kahn, Richard Dreyfuss, O.J. Simpson and the winner of the “Anyone Can Host” contest, Miskel Spillman, and classic musical performances by Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Leon Redbone, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Ashford & Simpson, Meat Loaf and The Blues Brothers. Episodes: Steve Martin/Jackson Browne – Madeline Kahn/Taj Mahal – Hugh Hefner/Libby Titus – Charles Grodin/Paul Simon and The Persuasions – Ray Charles and the Raylettes – Buck Henry/Leon Redbone – Mary Kay Place/Willie Nelson – Mrs. Miskel Spillman/Elvis Costello & the Attractions – Steve Martin/The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Randy Newman – Robert Klein/Bonnie Raitt – Chevy Chase/Billy Joel – O.J. Simpson/Ashford and Simpson – Art Garfunkel/Stephen Bishop – Jill Clayburgh/Eddie Money – Christopher Lee/Meat Loaf – Michael Palin/Eugene Record – Michael Sarrazin/Keith Jarrett – Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers – Richard Dreyfuss/Jimmy Buffett, Gary Tigerman – Buck Henry/Sun Ra |
