The 4th episode of Season 4 and the 70th episode of Saturday Night Live premiered on November 4, 1978, hosted by actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician Steve Martin with musical guest Van Morrison, a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. This is Steve Martin's 6th time hosting and the only musical guest appearance on SNL for Van Morrison.
Cold Open Sketch Pre-recorded Weekend Update Music Performance Other
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A Message from the President Cold Open
Jimmy Carter (Dan Aykroyd) tries to convince us that “inflation is our friend”.
Montage
Steve Martin Monologue
Steve Martin and Bill Murray Cracker Monologue - SNL
Steve Martin gets high on placebos and gets pressed to give Bill Murray a cracker.
Elvis Presley's Coat Concert
A commercial to promote a concert to see Elvis Presley's coat.
What If?
What if Eleanor Roosevelt could fly?
Theodoric of York, Medieval Judge
Medieval judge Theodoric of York tries (Laraine Newman) on devil-consortion charges.
Van Morrison performs "Wavelength"
Weekend Update with Jane Curtin & Bill Murray
Diana Ross (Garrett Morris) sings “Over The Rainbow” during an interview with Bill Murray; Murray dons a “Stop The Shah!” mask & goes on about fascist knuckleheads; On-screen “Kill The Illiterates” text scroll contradicts JAC’s commentary; John Belushi’s comments about voter apathy grow into a rant about drug use
The Festrunk Brothers at a Fox Bar
while cruising in a bar, the Festrunks (Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd) hit on (Gilda Radner, Lariane Newman, Jane Curtin).
The Nerds at the Hospital
Charles Knerlman (Steve Martin) & Todd (Bill Murray) fight over Lisa (Gilda Radner) while visiting her in hospital.
Looks At Books
Author of Mauled (Dan Aykroyd) gives common-sense bear advice.
Van Morrison performs "Kingdom Hall"
Annoying Waiter
A waiter (Dan Aykroyd) annoys Steve Martin and Gilda Radner with his impressions of them.
