SNL Season 9, Episode 1: Brandon Tartikoff

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The 1st Episode of Season 9 of Saturday Night Live aired on October 8, 1983. The host was Brandon Tartikoff, and the musical guest was John Cougar Mellencamp.

Brandon Tartikoff SNL Season 9 Cold Open

Several SNL cast members (Eddie Murphy, Mary Gross, Tim Kazurinsky) break into Brandon Tartikoff’s office to try to find the real reason why Tartikoff is hosting the show. They discover a direct line to Mr. T and make a prank call.

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Episode Details

Producer: Dick Ebersol
Head Writer: Andrew Smith

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Brandon Tartikoff, John Cougar Mellencamp, October 8, 1983, SNL Season 9, SNL Season 9 Episode 1