Buck Henry hosts the show for the second time, joined by musical guest Gordon Lightfoot. The episode includes a humorous anecdote from Chevy Chase, who shares his story of breaking his ankle while accepting an Emmy Award and his hilarious experience with the injury.
1. George Carlin with Janis Ian and Billy Preston
Aired: Oct 11, 1975Billy Preston and Janis Ian take the stage to deliver unforgettable musical p...
2. Paul Simon with Randy Newman, Phoebe Snow, and Art Garfunkel
Aired: Oct 18, 1975Paul Simon welcomes Randy Newman and Phoebe Snow to the show, accompanied by ...
Aired: Oct 25, 1975In the next episode, Rob Reiner takes the stage without a musical guest, deli...
4. Candice Bergen with Esther Phillips
Aired: Nov 8, 1975Candice Bergen and Esther Phillips join forces for a memorable episode, marke...
5. Robert Klein with ABBA and Loudon Wainwright III
Aired: Nov 15, 1975ABBA and Loudon Wainwright III deliver musical performances in this episode, ...
Aired: Nov 22, 1975Lily Tomlin hosts the episode, which showcases a memorable skit where Preside...
7. Richard Pryor with Gil Scott-Heron
Aired: Dec 13, 1975Richard Pryor welcomes viewers to the show, alongside musical guest Gil Scott...
8. Candice Bergen with Martha Reeves and The Stylistics
Aired: Dec 20, 1975Candice Bergen returns as host, joined by Martha Reeves and The Stylistics fo...
9. Elliott Gould with Anne Murray
Aired: Jan 10, 1976In the next episode, Elliott Gould takes the helm as host, while Anne Murray ...
10. Buck Henry with Bill Withers and Toni Basil
Aired: Jan 17, 1976A poignant and thought-provoking episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Bu...
11. Peter Cook & Dudley Moore with Neil Sedaka
Aired: Jan 24, 1976The next episode of Saturday Night Live will be a thrilling ride, hosted by C...
12. Dick Cavett with Jimmy Cliff
Aired: Jan 31, 1976Jimmy Cliff performs on The Dick Cavett Show, alongside host Dick Cavett, whi...
13. Peter Boyle with Al Jarreau
Aired: Feb 14, 1976Peter Boyle hosts Saturday Night Live, with Al Jarreau performing as the musi...
14. Desi Arnaz with Desi Arnaz Jr.
Aired: Feb 21, 1976Desi Arnaz Jr. appears alongside his father, Desi Arnaz, as the musical guest...
15. Jill Clayburgh with Leon Redbone
Aired: Feb 28, 1976A passionate guidance counselor guest hosts, championing women's causes, whil...
16. Anthony Perkins with Betty Carter
Aired: Mar 13, 1976Anthony Perkins hosts a hilarious episode of Saturday Night Live, featuring a...
17. Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group
Aired: Apr 17, 1976The next episode features an appearance by Ron Nessen, President Ford's press...
18. Raquel Welch with Phoebe Snow and John Sebastian
Aired: Apr 24, 1976Lorne Michaels makes a bid to book the Beatles for Saturday Night Live, and G...
19. Madeline Kahn with Carly Simon
Aired: May 8, 1976Carly Simon brings her musical talents to the show, while Madeline Kahn leads...
20. Dyan Cannon with Leon & Mary Russell
Aired: May 15, 1976Leon & Mary Russell perform live on the show, while Chevy Chase stars in a hi...
21. Buck Henry with Gordon Lightfoot
Aired: May 22, 1976Buck Henry hosts the show for the second time, joined by musical guest Gordon...
22. Elliott Gould with Leon Redbone and Harlan Collins & Joyce Everson
Aired: May 29, 1976Elliott Gould returns as host, joined by musical guests Leon Redbone, making ...
23. Louise Lasser with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Aired: Jul 24, 1976The next episode of Saturday Night Live features Louise Lasser as the host, j...
24. Kris Kristofferson with Rita Coolidge
Aired: Jul 31, 1976Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge join forces for a special episode of Sat...
