Saturday Night Live Season 8 Episode 14 Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges/Randy Newman
- Not Rated
- February 26, 1983
In the 14th episode of season 8 of Saturday Night Live, Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges host with musical guest Randy Newman. The episode, which aired on February 6th, 1983, features several memorable sketches and performances.
The opening sketch features the Bridges brothers as they discuss their upcoming hosting duties. They are interrupted by several cast members who try to pitch them various ideas for sketches. This sets the tone for the rest of the episode, which includes several hilarious skits.
One particularly memorable sketch is "The Ladies' Man." In this sketch, Tim Kazurinsky plays a suave ladies' man who gives romantic advice to callers on his radio show. However, he is completely oblivious to the fact that he is actually giving terrible advice and ruining people's relationships. This sketch is one of the most iconic of the season and is still referenced in pop culture today.
Another standout sketch is "Rock Against Yeast." In this parody of "Live Aid," the famous benefit concert, a group of musicians come together to raise awareness about yeast infections. The sketch features several musical performances, including Randy Newman performing a song about yeast infections.
The musical performances throughout the episode are also noteworthy. Randy Newman performs several songs, including "Dixie Flyer" and "I Love L.A." His unique style and quirky lyrics are a perfect fit for the comedic tone of the show.
The episode also includes a Weekend Update segment with anchor Brian Doyle-Murray. This segment features several news stories and jokes about current events, including a parody of the film "The Right Stuff." The Weekend Update segment is always a highlight of SNL and this episode is no exception.
Overall, the 14th episode of season 8 of Saturday Night Live is a classic. The Bridges brothers bring their trademark charm and humor to their hosting duties, while Randy Newman's musical performances are both entertaining and memorable. The sketches are hilarious and continue to be referenced in pop culture today. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who loves classic SNL.
