Ep 17. Ron Nessen/Toni Basil, Patti Smith

U.S. Press Secretary Ron Nessen hosts with musical guest The Patti Smith Group ("Gloria" and "My Generation"). Sketches include Dead String Quartet, Bassomatic, Oval Office, Fluckers, Press Secretaries History, New Army, Weekend Update (Emily Litella), Autumn Fizz, Snyder, Supreme Court and a film by Gary Weis ("Garbage"). Billy Crystal makes a special appearance. Originally aired April 17, 1976.