Saturday Night Live Season 1 Episode 10

Ep 10. Buck Henry/Bill Withers, Toni Basil

  • TVPG
  • January 17, 1976
  • 66 min
  • 7.6  (195)

In the 10th episode of the first season of Saturday Night Live, Buck Henry hosts the show alongside musical guest Bill Withers and Toni Basil.

The show opens up with Buck Henry performing his signature monologue, in which he cracks jokes about the latest news and events happening around the world.

One of the highlights of this episode is the skit titled "Samurai Hotel," where John Belushi plays a samurai bellhop at a hotel. In the skit, he helps guests with their luggage and fulfills their requests, but always manages to cause chaos and destruction in the process.

Another notable skit is "Famous Cats," in which Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris, and Jane Curtin discuss some of history's most popular felines, including the Cheshire Cat and Felix the Cat.

Another standout segment is a musical performance by Toni Basil, who sings her hit song "Mickey" while dancing with a group of cheerleaders.

In addition to the sketches and musical performances, the episode includes several fake commercials and news segments, including "Consumer Probe" and "Weekend Update," which provide satirical takes on current events.

Overall, the 10th episode of the first season of Saturday Night Live is a prime example of the show's ability to provide biting humor and entertainment while tackling major cultural issues and trends of the time.

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  • First Aired
    January 17, 1976
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    66 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (195)