Saturday Night Live Season 7 Episode 2 Susan St. James/The Kinks

In season 7, episode 2 of Saturday Night Live, Susan St. James served as host for the evening, joined by musical guests The Kinks.

The cold open featured a parody of a Jimmy Carter speech, with Carter (played by Dan Aykroyd) discussing his plans for the country while also combating a severe case of the hiccups. The sketch played on the real-life incident where Carter experienced hiccups during a speech in 1978.

St. James then appeared in a monologue that touched on her recent Emmy nomination and her role on the hit TV show "McMillan & Wife." The monologue also featured cast members in 1970s-style disco costumes, setting the tone for the evening's comedic style.

One popular sketch from the episode was a fake commercial for "X-Pol," a medication designed to reduce political anxiety. The commercial played on the political climate of the time, with the tagline "For a world that's a little less nervous."

Another memorable sketch featured The Kinks playing a concert on a street corner, with Bill Murray portraying a drunkard who keeps interrupting the show. The sketch showcased The Kinks' musical talents while also allowing for some classic SNL humor.

The weekend update was hosted by Jane Curtin and included segments on the recent Hurricane Frederic and a new campaign strategy for Jimmy Carter.

The episode also included several other sketches, including a parody of "The Dating Game," a commercial for a bodyguard service, and a fake movie trailer for "The Honeymoon Killers II."

Overall, season 7, episode 2 of Saturday Night Live was a humorous and entertaining installment of the long-running sketch comedy series.