Ep 6. Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers
- TVPG
- November 18, 1978
- 67 min
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8.0 (159)
In season 4 episode 6 of Saturday Night Live, actress Carrie Fisher takes on the hosting duties alongside musical guests The Blues Brothers. With her signature humor and wit, Fisher brings her unique brand of comedy to the iconic sketch show.
The cold open features a parody of the then-popular sitcom "Three's Company," with Fisher playing Chrissy Snow and John Belushi as Jack Tripper. The sketch pokes fun at the show's reliance on misunderstandings and miscommunications, with Fisher's Chrissy constantly misinterpreting the intentions of her roommates.
Other notable sketches include a commercial parody for "Stryper-Strip," a mohawk-inspired hair product that promises to give anyone the punk rock look without all the hassle of actually getting a real mohawk. Fisher also appears in a sketch about a group of teenage girls hosting a slumber party, where things quickly spiral out of control thanks to their antics (and some questionable choices in party snacks).
As the musical guests, The Blues Brothers bring their signature blend of blues and soul to the SNL stage. Belushi and Dan Aykroyd perform hits like "Soul Man" and "Rubber Biscuit," complete with their trademark suits and sunglasses.
In addition to Fisher and The Blues Brothers, the episode also features appearances from regular SNL cast members like Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, and Laraine Newman. Overall, it's a classic episode of SNL that showcases the talents of some of the show's biggest stars.