December 6, 1980 Season 6 episode
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|---|---|
| Episode | 109 |
| Season Episode | 3 |
| Host | Ellen Burstyn |
| Musical Guest(s) | Aretha Franklin Keith Sykes |
| Song(s) performed by Musical Guest(s) |
"United Together" "Can't Turn You Loose" "B.I.G.T.I.M.E." |
| Previous Episode November 22, 1980 |
Next Episode December 13, 1980 |
The 3rd episode of Season 6 and the 109th episode of Saturday Night Live premiered on December 6, 1980, hosted by Ellen Burstyn, star of the hit films The Exorcist and the direct sequel, The Exorcist: Believer, Harry and Tonto, Providence. A Dream of Passion, Same Time, Next Year, Resurrection, Silence of the North, The Ambassador, Twice in a Lifetime, Hanna's War, The Cemetery Club, and How to Make an American Quilt, with musical guests Aretha Franklin and Keith Sykes.
This was Ellen Burstyn's only hosting stint, as well as the first time as musical guest for Aretha Franklin and the only musical guest appearance for Keith Sykes on SNL.
Sketches and Music Performances[]
- A Message From David Rockefeller - David Rockefeller (Charles Rockett) announces that the Reagan administration has decided to make the United States a co-cop, which means the poor are being evicted from the country.
- Opening Montage
- Monologue by Ellen Burstyn - Ellen Burstyn mentions her 48th birthday is in a half-hour, and explains that after all those intense movie roles, it's time for her to lighten up.
- Ed McMahon School of Laughing - Pitchman (Joe Piscopo) says an education in laughter skills leads to a fruitful career recording TV laugh tracks.
- What's It All About: The Waxmans (Denny Dillon, Gilbert Gottfried) change the subject while interviewing Ellen Burstyn on their cable access show.
- The Rocket Report - Staten Island Ferry: Charles Rocket exposes the commuters' secret: instead of working, they were all constantly having sex in Manhattan.
- Video Date: New Jersey chemical plant worker (Joe Piscopo) makes a tape for a video dating service with (Gail Matthius)' help.
- Aretha Franklin performs "United Together"
- Weekend Update with Charles Rocket: New cast member Eddie Murphy debuts his character Raheem Abdul Muhammed.
- Our Front Door - A suburban family (Joe Piscopo, Gail Matthius, Gilbert Gottfried, Denny Dillon) is eager to learn about a junkie's (Charles Rocket) drug addiction.
- Pepe Gonzales; A profile of the only bullfighter in New York City (Gilbert Gottfried), who is seen baiting traffic as he describes his life.
- Planned Parenthood - Vickie (Gail Matthius) and her scared friend (Denny Dillon) get contraception advice from a counselor (Ellen Burstyn) at Planned Parenthood.
- Aretha Franklin performs "Can't Turn You Loose"
- The Lesson: Sam The Snake - Privileged English girl Mary Louise (Denny Dillon) is the Dr. Jekyll to her sock puppet Sam the Snake's Mr. Hyde as she terrorizes her tutor (Ellen Burstyn) and maid (Ann Risley).
- The Toni Tennille Show - Toni Tenille (Ann Risley) thinks Jean Harris' (Denny Dillon) claims of innocence are segues to discussing her hair and questions about wight loss.
- Fish Heads: Music video for the song by Dr. Demento
- Blame The Kids - Divorcing parents (Charles Rocket and Ann Risley) tell their children (Mitchell Kriegman and Gail Matthius) that their breakup is actually their fault.
- Keith Sykes performs "B.I.G.T.I.M.E."
- The Old Lady - Dared by her friends, a little girl (Gail Matthius) comes face-to-face with the scary old lady that lives alone in the neighborhood (Ellen Burstyn).
- Goodnights - The cast and guests wish Ellen Burstyn a "Happy Birthday".
Cast[]
Repertory Players[]
Uncredited speaking roles by Eddie Murphy, Patrick Weathers, Yvonne Hudson, and Mitchell Kriegman.
| Preceded by: November 22, 1980 |
Saturday Night Live episode | Followed by: December 13, 1980 |