SNL Season 1, Episode 15: Jill Clayburgh

C

The 15th Episode of Season 1 of Saturday Night Live aired on February 28, 1976. The host was Jill Clayburgh, and the musical guest was Leon Redbone & The Idlers.
Jill Clayburgh was a delightful host, bringing a warm and natural comedic presence to the show. She fit in seamlessly with the cast, demonstrating a real knack for sketch comedy. The show felt light and fun, with a number of solid sketches, including a funny parody of “The Wizard of Oz.” Gilda Radner’s “Rhonda Weiss” character made a memorable appearance. However, the episode is perhaps best known for Leon Redbone’s incredibly unique musical performance, which was so strange and captivating it became the main talking point. The episode as a whole was very good and enjoyable, but Redbone’s quirky, throwback style stole the show and made it a truly memorable installment.

Jill Clayburgh SNL Season 1 Cold Open

Chevy Chase tells executive producer Lorne Michaels he refuses to do any more pratfalls to open SNL.

Cast

Episode Details

Air Date: February 28, 1976
Producer: Lorne Michaels
Head Writer: None
SNL Episode #15
IMDB Rating: 7.2

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Season 1, Jill Clayburgh, Leon Redbone & The Idlers, C