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 January 30, 1988
 Season 13 episode
 Episode 243
 Season Episode 10
 Host Carl Weathers
 Musical Guest(s) Robbie Robertson
 Song(s) performed by
 Musical Guest(s)
"Testimony"
"Somewhere Down the Crazy River"
Previous Episode
January 23, 1988
Next Episode
February 13, 1988

The 10th episode of Season 13 and the 243rd episode of Saturday Night Live premiered on January 30, 1988, hosted by actor and former professional football player Carl Weathers, star of the first four Rocky films, as well as the hit films Action Jackson, Preadator, Happy Gilmore and Little Nicky, with musical guest Robbie Robertson. Robbie Robertson's musical guest debut was made on SNL, and this was Carl Weathers' only time hosting.

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 Cold Open   Sketch   Pre-recorded   Weekend Update   Music Performance   Other 

Title Image Summary
Cold Open BushWhacked!- George Bush (Dana Carvey) uses Morton Downey-like approach to seem tough
Carl Weathers Monologue

Carl Weathers sings a high-pitched rendition of “What About A Rainbow”.
The NFL Today

Jimmy The Greek (Phil Hartman) overcompensates for his prior racism

King Cobra’s You Make The Call- yes, Kenny Stabler threw like a racist.|Jimmy The Greek (Phil Hartman) overcompensates for his prior racism King Cobra’s You Make The Call- yes, Kenny Stabler threw like a racist.

Democratic Debate '88 Pat Schroeder (Nora Dunn) moderates Democratic presidential candidates’ debate. Debut of Jon Lovitz's Michael Dukakis impression, which will go on to play a huge part in election-related sketches next season where he’s the democratic nominee.
Mother-In-Law Tension between boyfriend (Carl Weathers) & bad-ass mother-in-law (Phil Hartman) causes shootout.
Robbie Robertson performs "Testimony.
Weekend Update with Dennis Miller

Phantom Of The Update Dennis Miller removes his mask to reveal a nasty scar; Victoria Jackson recites her poem “The Life Of A Table” while imitating one; A. Whitney Brown gives his thoughts about battles between the Israelis & Palestinians.
Sitcom Actress actress’ (Jan Hooks) pimp-like agent (Carl Weathers) thwarts her attempt at a new life.
Master Thespian Master Thespian (Jon Lovitz) envies Ching Change (Dana Carvey)’s ability to play Othello (Carl Weathers).
The Garden

by Tom Radtke- hairdresser (Nora Dunn) makes art with dead clients.
Goodnights
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January 23, 1988
Saturday Night Live episode Followed by:
February 13, 1988