January 21, 1984 Season 9 episode
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|---|---|
| Episode | 169 |
| Season Episode | 10 |
| Host | Michael Palin |
| Musical Guest(s) | The Motels |
| Song(s) performed by Musical Guest(s) |
"Suddenly Last Summer" "Remember the Nights" |
| Previous Episode January 14, 1984 |
Next Episode January 28, 1984 |
The 10th episode of Season 9 and the 169th episode of Saturday Night Live premiered on January 21, 1984, hosted by English actor, comedian, writer, television presenter, and public speaker Michael Palin and his mother Mary Palin, with musical guest The Motels, a new wave band. This is Michael Palin's 4th and final time hosting, and his mother Mary Palin's only hosting stint, respectively on SNL, as well as his only appearance in the Ebersol-era. This is also the only musical guest appearance on SNL for the Motels.
Cast[]
Repertory Players[]
- Jim Belushi
- Robin Duke
- Mary Gross
- Brad Hall
- Tim Kazurinsky
- Gary Kroeger
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Eddie Murphy
- Joe Piscopo
Sketches[]
Cold Open Sketch Pre-recorded Weekend Update Music Performance Other
| Title | Image | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Donahue Cold Open | Joe Piscopo angrily confronts SNL makeup artist Kevin Haney after learning he was given Charlie Chan makeup for a Phil Donahue impression. | |
| Monologue by Michael Palin | Returning to host SNL for the fourth and final time, English actor, comedian, writer, television presenter and public speaker Michael Palin has brought his mother Mary to the United States for the first time as a gift for her 80th birthday; sitting on stage during her son's monologue, Mary interrupts him with requests and suggestions. | |
| Boy George Burns: The Man and His Music | The androgynous octogenarian (Jim Belushi) plugs his upcoming special. | |
| Mister Robinson's Neighborhood | Mister Robinson (Eddie Murphy) demonstrates "ransom" with his new canine friend. | |
| Powerful Living Snaps | Lorne Greene (Joe Piscopo) touts a way to share the Word of God with your dog. | |
| Man on a Chain | Landlord (Michael Palin) downplays the feral man (Jim Belushi) included in the apartment he tries to lease to a couple (Brad Hall and Robin Duke). | |
| Mick Pithwhistle Does It All | A new record offer features completely unsuccessful attempts at different musical genres. | |
| That's Okay | A mid-show format change means the last guest (Brad Hall) has to demonstrate his painful skill. | |
| Shoplifter by Tony Lover | A convenience-store worker (Gary Kroeger) doesn't catch that the sole customer (Jim Belushi) is making off with most of the merchandise. | |
| Would You Believe It Part 1 | Technical issues quickly derail the new high-tech game show. | |
| Would You Believe It Part 2 | Host Sally Benjamin (Michael Palin) is able to explain the game show's rules, but is quickly injured during the demonstration. | |
| Saturday Night News: Sports Report | Joe Piscopo previews Super Bowl XVIII. | |
| Would You Believe It Part 3 | Gameplay begins, but computer cockups lead to "fedora" being accepted as the answer to "17-2", as well as potential nuclear annihilation. | |
| Saturday Night News: Science Report | Dr. Jack Badofsky (Tim Kazurinsky) examines the different types of menopauses. | |
| The Motels Performs "Suddenly Last Summer" | ||
| House of Mutton | Mr. Fenner's (Michael Palin) new sheep-themed restaurant is not a hit with the staff or customers. | |
| Save Lots of Plankton | Spokesman (Michael Palin) thinks that whales are the wrong target for conservation efforts. | |
| The Motels Performs "Remember the Nights" | ||
| A Boy's Life on the Mississippi | Mark Twain recalls his younger self (Gary Kroeger) receiving mentorship from a riverboat captain (Michael Palin). | |
| Goodnights | Michael Palin says his mother can host by herself for her 90th birthday; Clint Smith is in his black sheep costume from "House of Mutton", while a put-out Joe Piscopo mostly hangs around in the back. |
| Preceded by: January 14, 1984 |
Saturday Night Live episode | Followed by: January 28, 1984 |