SNL Season 5, Episode 12: Kirk Douglas

C+

EPISODE GRADE

B

MUSIC GRADE

  • February 23, 1980
  • Kirk Douglas
  • Sam & Dave
The 12th Episode of Season 5 of Saturday Night Live aired on February 23, 1980. The host was Kirk Douglas, and the musical guest was Sam & Dave.
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Kirk Douglas SNL Season 5 Cold Open

In a behind-the-scenes-of-SNL sketch, Gilda Radner escorts her Aunt to visit the dressing room of host Kirk Douglas, with surprising results.

Cast

Peter Aykroyd
Jane Curtin
Tom Davis
Jim Downey
Al Franken
Garrett Morris
Bill Murray
Brian Doyle-Murray
Laraine Newman
Don Novello
Gilda Radner
Tom Schiller
Paul Shaffer
Harry Shearer
Alan Zweibel

February 23, 1980

Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!

Delivered by Gilda Radner

Episode Details

SNL Episode #98
Air Date: February 23, 1980
Producer: Lorne Michaels
Head Writer: None
Host: Kirk Douglas
Host Count: 1
Episode Rank for Season: 10
IMDB Rating: 6.4