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 April 10, 1999
 Season 24 episode
Goodman 1999
Heartbreakers 24
 Episode 463
 Season Episode 17
 Host John Goodman
 Musical Guest(s) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
 Song(s) performed by
 Musical Guest(s)
"Swingin'"
"Room at the Top"
Previous Episode
March 20, 1999
Next Episode
May 8, 1999

The seventeenth episode of Season 24 and the 463rd episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by actor John Goodman, star of the ABC's classic hit sitcom Roseanne and the continuation series The Conners, with legendary rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as the musical guest. It premiered on April 10, 1999. This is John Goodman's 10th time as host on SNL, as well as the seventh musical guest appearance for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

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 Cold Open   Sketch   Pre-recorded   Weekend Update   Music Performance   Other 

Title Image Summary
A Message from the President of the United States   After getting in trouble for saying something truthful for once, President Bill Clinton (Darrell Hammond) announces he’ll go back to lying in the future.
Monologue by John Goodman   Returning to host SNL for the tenth time, John Goodman tries to convince the audience that, despite the name recognition, tonight’s show is not a rerun. With appearances by Jimmy Fallon (who only appears in this monologue), as well as writers Paula Pell, Tina Fey, and Steven Cragg, and executive producer Lorne Michaels.
Adult Literacy Program   50-year-old Arthur Dugan (John Goodman) may be illiterate, but he still “rules the school.” Also stars Tim Meadows as the teacher.
Shaun Mondavi Vineyards   Self-styled wine heir’s (Will Ferrell) vile liquid further ires stepfather (John Goodman).
CNN lightweight magazines provide basis for serious reportage
Wrap It Up A man (John Goodman) strongarms complaints about his incompetent gift wrapper son (Chris Kattan).
Hello Dolly Hucksters prefer collectibles to real-life youngsters.
Weeekend Update with Colin Quinn With guests, Tracy Morgan comment on the FUBU clothing line for black people and Collette Reardon (Cheri Oteri) comments on prescription drug use.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performed "Swingin'"
Springtime Santa A boozy & unpleasant Santa (John Goodman) unwinds at home during the offseason
Happy Smile Patrol Pre-recorded children’s program is continuously interrupted by breaking news of a crime spree performed by its stars (Cheri Oteri, John Goodman, Will Ferrell) the night before.
VH1 Behind The Music- bowling alley attendant Bun E. Carlos (Horatio Sanz) thinks back
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performed "Room at the Top"
Cathouse Computer System Embarrassed customer (John Goodman) endures bordello computer system learning curve.
Goodnights   John Goodman thanked Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the fabulous audience, New York City, everybody and the great cast for having him back, they had a wonderful time.
Preceded by:
March 20, 1999
Saturday Night Live episode Followed by:
May 8, 1999
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