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Bill Russell/Chicago
About This Episode
Sketches include ""Kennedy in '80,"" ""Banshee,"" ""The Black Shadow,"" ""The Landers Files,"" ""Mr. Bill at Home,"" ""Nick in the Arctic,"" ""Eleanor Roosevelt,"" ""Sports Hot Line,"" and ""Big n' Tall That's All.""
Chicago performs their 1970 hit ""I'm a Man"" and their then-current single ""Street Player.""
Series Synopsis
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Episode Details
- Series
- Saturday Night Live
- Season
- 5
- Episode
- 3
- Series Rating
- 7.0/10
- Total Seasons
- 50
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