Ep 11. Charlene Tilton/Todd Rundgren, Prince

Charlene Tilton, known for her role in the hit show "Dallas," hosts this episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Todd Rundgren and Prince. This episode originally aired on January 17th, 1981.

The opening sketch sees a send-up of the television game show "The $25,000 Pyramid," with Dick Clark playing himself as the host. The sketch features recurring SNL characters Mr. Bill and Sluggo as contestants, and hilariously parodies the often ridiculous categories and clues from the original show.

Throughout the episode, Charlene Tilton showcases her comedic chops with several sketches and characters, including a hilarious impression of Marilyn Monroe in a sketch titled "Marilyn Monroe Today." In the sketch, Tilton imagines what Marilyn would be like if she were still alive and working in the modern-day entertainment industry.

The episode also includes a spoof of the classic horror movie "The Shining," with Tilton playing the Shelley Duval character and John Belushi taking on Jack Nicholson's iconic role. The sketch sees Belushi's Nicholson character going increasingly insane to the point where he becomes a caricature of himself, making for a laugh-out-loud funny ending.

Musical guest Todd Rundgren performs several songs throughout the episode, including "Time Heals," "Compassion," and "Tiny Demons." Prince also makes a brief appearance, performing a snippet of his hit song "When You Were Mine" during the musical segment.

The Weekend Update segment features anchor Charles Rocket delivering the news of the day with his signature blend of biting wit and sarcasm. One of the funniest Weekend Update jokes of the episode sees Rocket quipping about the recent announcement that the typewriter would soon become obsolete: "I guess that means Walter Cronkite will finally have to retire!"

Overall, this episode of Saturday Night Live is a great example of the show's ability to mix top-notch comedy with killer musical performances. Charlene Tilton more than holds her own as a host, delivering several memorable sketches and characters, while Todd Rundgren and Prince provide the perfect musical accompaniment to a night of laughs.