Elliott Gould made his third appearance as host, and by now he felt like a comfortable and reliable member of the family. His quirky, laid-back charm was on full display. The show had a relaxed and confident feel, featuring a number of funny sketches, including another appearance by Bill Murray’s smarmy lounge singer, Nick. The Coneheads also returned for a memorable sketch about filing their taxes. Gould’s easy chemistry with the cast always makes for an enjoyable watch. The folk music of Kate & Anna McGarrigle was beautiful and provided a lovely, mellow counterpoint to the comedy. It was another dependably funny and entertaining episode from one of the show’s best recurring hosts.
Season 2, Elliott Gould, McGarrigle Sisters, Roslyn Kind, A-
