Saturday Night Live Season 14 Episode 15 Mary Tyler Moore/Elvis Costello
- Not Rated
- March 25, 1989
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6.0 (69)
The episode titled "Mary Tyler Moore/Elvis Costello" is the 15th episode of the 14th season of the popular American sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live. The episode originally aired on March 25, 1989, and was hosted by the award-winning actress Mary Tyler Moore, with musical guest Elvis Costello.
Mary Tyler Moore was a beloved television icon who had previously hosted SNL in 1976, and she returned to the show for this episode to promote her upcoming TV movie, "Thanksgiving Day." In her monologue, she joked about her age and poked fun at her wholesome image from her days on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
The episode featured a mix of recurring characters and new sketches, including a parody of the popular game show "Jeopardy!" featuring a pre-fame Conan O'Brien as the host, and a sketch involving Mary Tyler Moore as a customer in a souvenir shop who becomes convinced that the cashier, played by regular cast member Victoria Jackson, is actually a man in disguise.
As for the musical guest, Elvis Costello performed two songs from his album "Spike," including the hit single "Veronica." In addition to his musical performance, Costello also made a brief appearance in a sketch spoofing the 1960s British spy show "The Avengers."
Other sketches from the episode included a parody of the TV show "Cops" set in the 1930s, a fake commercial for a board game called "Don't Wake Daddy," and a spoof of the popular PBS show "Masterpiece Theatre" featuring a steamy romance novel adaptation. The episode also included a Weekend Update segment with regular anchor Dennis Miller, who delivered his trademark acerbic commentary on the news of the week.
Overall, "Mary Tyler Moore/Elvis Costello" was a solid episode of Saturday Night Live, with a mix of clever and funny sketches and a strong host and musical guest. The episode showcased Mary Tyler Moore's comedic chops and Elvis Costello's musical talent, and it remains a fan favorite in the show's long and storied history.
