May 17, 1980

May 17, 1980 Season 5 episode


Episode	105
Season Episode	19
Host	Steve Martin
Musical Guest(s)	3-D Paul McCartney & Linda McCartney
Song(s) performed by Musical Guest(s)	"All-Night Television" "Coming Up"

Previous Episode
May 10, 1980

Next Episode
May 24, 1980

The 105th episode of Saturday Night Live and the 19th episode of Season 5, hosted by comedian and actor Steve Martin with musical guests 3-D and Paul McCartney & Linda McCartney. This is Steve Martin's 8th and final time as host (until he hosted again on the December 6, 1986 episode of Season 12), as well as the musical guest debut on SNL for Paul McCartney. This is also the only musical guest appearances on SNL for both 3-D and Paul's then wife, Linda McCartney.

This is Don Novello's final episode as a cast member until Season 11.

Cast[]

Repertory[]

Featured[]

Don Novello (Final appearance, until his return in the 11th season)

Sketches[]

Cold Open Sketch Pre-recorded Weekend Update Music Performance Other

Title	Image	Summary
London Remote Cold Open		via satellite, Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello) waits outside McCartneys’ London pad.
Opening montage		Don Novello's final credit until season 11.
Steve Martin Monologue		Steve Martin talks about his ideals in the form of “What I Believe”.
Real Incredible People		not-very-exotic citizens are on display.
Thugs		Two mothers (Gilda Radner, Jane Curtin) clean up the mess made by their sons during a home invasion.
3-D performed "All-Night Television"
Weekend Update with Jane Curtin & Bill Murray		Father Guido Sarducci (Novello) sings a Beatles medley to get McCartneys’ attention.
The Hominids		caveman (BIM) feels threatened by more-evolved (host)
London Remote		Paul & Linda McCartney dodge Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello)’s marijuana questions. Don Novello's last credited appearance as a cast member until season 11.
Paul McCartney & Linda McCartney performed "Coming Up"	Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Official Music Video)	A music video that was performed from London, but prmeiered on SNL.
Reagan Dinner		Ronald (HAS) & Nancy (JAC) Reagan have dinner with some reporters.
Stretch Marks		bitter loneliness in aging Patti Caldwell’s (GIR) album
Deer Crossing		Buck (Steve Martin) & doe (Gilda Radner) wait for traffic to let up at a deer crossing.
Goodnights

Preceded by: May 10, 1980	Saturday Night Live episode	Followed by: May 24, 1980