The 22nd Episode of Season 2 of Saturday Night Live aired on May 21, 1977. The host was Buck Henry, and the musical guest was Jennifer Warnes, Kenny Vance.
For the season finale, the show brought back its most reliable host, Buck Henry. As always, his presence guaranteed a smart, well-executed show. This episode is legendary for the “Samurai Night Fever” sketch, a brilliant parody that saw John Belushi’s samurai character in a white disco suit. It was an iconic piece of physical comedy. The show also featured the entire cast as endangered species giving a press conference, a wonderfully absurd premise. Henry even joined the cast in the audience for a sketch. The episode felt like a celebration of a fantastic season, full of confidence and classic moments. A perfect, hilarious end to a near-perfect year of television.
Buck Henry SNL Season 2: Episode 22 Cold Open
President Jimmy Carter (Dan Aykroyd) delivers a national message on energy saving.
