Lily Tomlin / James Taylor - September 18, 1976
Series 2, Episode 1 M
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"Live from New York, it's Saturday Night". Lily Tomlin hosts this very first episode of the second season, with Musical Guest James Taylor who performed four songs, including “Sweet Baby James” and “Shower the People.”
Norman Lear / Boz Scaggs - September 25, 1976
Series 2, Episode 2 M
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Norman Lear hosts with musical guest Boz Scaggs (“Lowdown” and “What Can I Say”)
Eric Idle / Joe Cocker with John Belushi - October 2, 1976
Series 2, Episode 3 M
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Eric Idle hosts with Musical Guest Joe Cocker who John Belushi joins on stage to sing “Feelin’ Alright” and a bonus Musical performance by Stuff (“Foots”).
Karen Black / John Prine - October 16, 1976
Series 2, Episode 4 M
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Karen Black hosts with musical guest John Prine ("Hello in There" and "The Bottomless Lake").
Steve Martin / Kinky Friedman - October 23, 1976
Series 2, Episode 5 M
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Steve Martin is joined by musical guest Kinky Freidman (”Dear Abbie”).
Buck Henry / The Band - October 30, 1976
Series 2, Episode 6 M
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Buck Henry hosts SNL for the third time is accidentally cut on the forehead by John Belushi during the Samurai Stockbroker sketch. The Band performs three songs: “Life is Carnival”, “The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down”, and “Stage Fright”.
Dick Cavett / Ry Cooder - November 13, 1976
Series 2, Episode 7 M
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Dick Cavett hosts with Musical Guest Ry Cooder (“Tattler” and “He’ll Have to Go”).
Paul Simon / Paul Simon & George Harrison - November 20, 1976
Series 2, Episode 8 M
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Paul Simon hosts the Thanksgiving episode that includes the infamous Turkey Suit Monologue and performed “Here Comes The Sun”, and “Homeward Bound” with George Harrison.
Jodie Foster / Brian Wilson - November 27, 1976
Series 2, Episode 9 M
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Jodie Foster hosts as the youngest host so far. She is joined by Musical Guest Brian Wilson (“Back Home”, “Love is a Woman”, and “Good Vibrations”).
Candice Bergen / Frank Zappa - December 11, 1976
Series 2, Episode 10 M
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Candice Bergen hosts. During a sketch called “Extremely Stupid” Candice flubs her lines and cracks up live to Gilda Radner’s improv. Musical Guest is Frank Zappa (“I’m the Slime, “Lagoon”, and “Peaches & Regalia”).
Ralph Nader / George Benson - January 15, 1977
Series 2, Episode 11 M
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Bill Murray’s first show. First Coneheads sketch to air. Hosted by Ralph Nader with Musical Guest George Benson (“Masquerade”, “Gonna Love You More”).
Ruth Gordan / Chuck Berry - January 22, 1977
Series 2, Episode 12 M
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Ruth Gordon is joined by musical guest Chuck Berry ("Johnny B. Goode”, “Marie”, “Carol”).
Fran Tarkenton / Leo Sayer / Donny Harper and The Voices of Tomorrow - January 29, 1977
Series 2, Episode 13 M
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Fran Tarkenton hosts with musical guest Leo Sayer ("When I Need You" and "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing") and Donny Harper and the Voices of Tomorrow (“Sing a Song”).
Steve Martin / The Kinks - February 26, 1977
Series 2, Episode 14 M
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Steve Martin appears as host with musical guest The Kinks (“Sleepwalker”).
Sissy Spacek / Richard Baskin - March 12, 1977
Series 2, Episode 15 M
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Iconic episode that won an Emmy for “Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series”. Hosted by Sissy Spacek with Musical Guest Richard Baskin (“One I Love You” and “City of One Night Stands”).
Broderick Crawford / Levon Helm / The Meters - March 19, 1977
Series 2, Episode 16 M
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Special Guest Linda Rostandt appears as one of the Rondette’s in the Cold Open. Host Broderick Crawford is joined by musical guest Levon Helm ("Sing Sing Sing", “Aint that a lot of Love”) and The Meters (“I Got to Get my Name Up in Lights”).
Jack Burns / Santanna - March 26, 1977
Series 2, Episode 17 M
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Jack Burns hosts with musical guest Santana ("Black Magic Woman” and “Europa”).
Julian Bond / Tom Waits - April 9 , 1977
Series 2, Episode 18 M
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Julian Bond hosts with musical guests Tom Waits ("Eggs & Sausages”, “Dazz”).
Elliott Gould / Rosalyn Kind, Kate & Anna McGarrigle - April 16, 1977
Series 2, Episode 19 M
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Elliott Gould is joined by special musical guests Rosalyn Kind (“I’m Not Anyone”) and The McGarrigle Sisters ("Kiss and Say Goodbye" and "Heart Like a Wheel').
Eric Idle / Alan Price & Neil Innes - April 23, 1977
Series 2, Episode 20 M
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Eric Idle returns as host with musical guests Alan Price (“Poor People”, “In Times Like These”) and Neil Innes (“Cheese and Onions” and “Shangri-La”).
Shelley Duvall / Joan Armatrading - May 14, 1977
Series 2, Episode 21 M
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Shelley Duvall host with musical guest Joan Armatrading ("Love and Affection" and "Down to Zero").
Buck Henry / Jennifer Warnes - May 21, 1977
Series 2, Episode 22 M
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Buck Henry returns to host with musical guests Jennifer Warnes ("Right Time of the Night") and Kenny Vance (“The Performer”).