Saturday Night Live Season 12 Episode 5

Ep 5. Robin Williams/Paul Simon

  • Not Rated
  • November 22, 1986
  • 7.9  (73)

In season 12, episode 5 of Saturday Night Live, the legendary Robin Williams and singer Paul Simon team up for a night of laughs and music. Robin Williams, known for his fast-paced comedic style and impressions of celebrities and historical figures, takes center stage in several sketches throughout the episode. Williams plays a wide range of characters, from a grizzled football coach to an over-enthusiastic game show contestant.

One standout sketch features Williams as a scientist who has created a teleportation device. The sketch takes a hilarious turn when the machine transports Williams to bizarre and unexpected locations, including a kindergarten classroom and the middle of a highway. Williams' brilliant improvisation skills shine through in this sketch and leave the audience in stitches.

Another standout moment in the episode is a sketch called "Fernando's Hideaway," which features Williams as a regular guest on a fictional talk show hosted by Billy Crystal. In the sketch, Williams plays a bizarre and flamboyant character called Fernando who frequently breaks into song and dance, much to the amusement of Crystal and the audience.

Alongside the hilarious sketches, Paul Simon performs several of his classic hits throughout the episode, including "Late in the Evening" and "You Can Call Me Al." Simon also teams up with Williams for a musical sketch that features the two performing a hilarious rendition of "Scarborough Fair" with bizarre and unexpected lyrics.

Throughout the episode, Williams' boundless energy and comedic genius are on full display. His incredible talent for improvisation and knack for physical comedy make for an unforgettable night of comedy. Combined with Simon's musical prowess, season 12, episode 5 of Saturday Night Live is a true classic and a must-watch for any fans of comedy or music.

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Description
  • First Aired
    November 22, 1986
  • Content Rating
    Not Rated
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (73)