SNL Season 5, Episode 15: Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss

C

EPISODE GRADE

B

MUSIC GRADE

The 15th Episode of Season 5 of Saturday Night Live aired on April 5, 1980. The host was Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, and the musical guest was Grateful Dead.
Richard Benjamin hosted. A fun, nostalgic high point was a “Weekend Update” segment that featured a reunion of Leave It to Beaver cast members Tony Dow and Jerry Mathers.

Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss SNL Season 5 Cold Open

Jimmy Carter Held Hostage Cold Open

April 5, 1980

Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!

Delivered by Harry Shearer

Episode Details

SNL Episode #101
Air Date: April 5, 1980
Producer: Lorne Michaels
Head Writer: None
Host: Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss
Host Count: 2
Episode Rank for Season: 14
IMDB Rating: 6.2