November 19, 1977 Season 3 episode
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| Episode | 52 |
| Season Episode | 6 |
| Host | Buck Henry |
| Musical Guest(s) | Leon Redbone |
| Song(s) performed by Musical Guest(s) |
"Champagne Charlie" "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone" |
| Previous Episode November 12, 1977 |
Next Episode December 10, 1977 |
The 52nd episode of Saturday Night Live and the 6th episode of Season 3, hosted by actor Buck Henry with musical guest Leon Redbone, who performed "Champagne Charlie" and "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone". A film by Tom Schiller was featured. It premiered on November 19, 1977. This is Buck Henry's 5th time as host, thus making him a five-time host, while Leon Redbone made his 3rd musical guest appearance on SNL.
Cast: The Not Ready For Primetime Players[]
Sketches[]
Cold Open Sketch Pre-recorded Weekend Update Music Performance Other
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| The "Anyone Can Host" Contest Finalists | 
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| Montage | ||
| Buck Henry's Monologue | 
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| Little Chocolate Donuts | 
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John Belushi promotes the sugary breakfast treat that has brought him success on the ahletic field. |
| Samurai Psychiatrist | 
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| Stunt Baby | 
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| A.M.O.A. Sanitized Hotel | 
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| Leon Redbone Performs "Champagne Charlie" |
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| Weekend Update With Jane Curtin & Dan Aykroyd | 
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| Reunion In Kiev | 
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| Mr. Mike's Rickey Rat Club | 
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| The Franken & Davis Show | 
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Al Franken and Tom Davis recall a recent dinner party hosted by their friend Jackie Onassis (Gilda Radner), which culminated in her saving Tom's life when he choked. |
| The Finalists In Buck's Suite | 
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In a short film by Gary Weis, the Anyone Can Host Finalists try to earn Buck Henry's infleuence by kissing up to him privately. |
| Leon Redbone Performs "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone | 
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| Schiller's Reel | 
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"Life After Death" |
| Goodnights | 
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| Preceded by: November 12, 1977 |
Saturday Night Live episode | Followed by: December 10, 1977 |