Ep 18. Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers
- TVPG
- April 22, 1978
- 66 min
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8.8 (184)
In season 3 of Saturday Night Live, episode 18 is titled "Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers." This episode originally aired on April 22, 1978 and begins with Steve Martin's opening monologue where he jokes about his new movie and performing on SNL. The episode continues with a series of sketches, musical performances, and comedy acts that make for an entertaining show.
One of the most memorable moments of the episode is the introduction of The Blues Brothers. John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, dressed in matching black suits and fedoras, perform as Jake and Elwood Blues. They are backed by a full band and sing a medley of classic blues songs.
Another notable sketch in this episode is called "Nerds in Love." Steve Martin and Gilda Radner play two nerdy characters who are trying to express their feelings for each other. The sketch is full of physical comedy and awkward dialogue, and the audience loves it.
In another sketch, Steve Martin plays a jaded television producer who is interviewing a group of children for a new TV show. Martin's character is dismissive of the kids who are auditioning, but the kids' antics and hilarious one-liners end up stealing the show.
The episode also includes a series of fake commercials, always a staple of SNL. One of the funniest is for "Laser Bra 2000," a bra that shoots lasers out of the cups. The sketch features women in a gym, showing off their new bras and shooting objects with their lasers.
Throughout the episode, musical performances are sprinkled in, providing a lively soundtrack to the comedy. Besides The Blues Brothers, this episode features music from Randy Newman and Paul Simon.
In addition to the sketches and musical acts, this episode includes a few special guests. Laraine Newman and Jane Curtin play a pair of "wild and crazy guys" who are interviewing one of their idols, Steve Martin. And Bill Murray makes an appearance in a sketch where he plays a guy who keeps getting mistaken for a celebrity.
Overall, this episode of Saturday Night Live is a great showcase for some of the show's most beloved characters and performers. Steve Martin's wit and charm are on full display, and The Blues Brothers make a memorable debut that would lead to a successful movie and even more success in the music industry.
