The 22nd Episode of Season 1 of Saturday Night Live aired on May 29, 1976. The host was Elliott Gould, and the musical guest was Leon Redbone, Harlan Collins & Joyce Everson.
Elliott Gould’s second time hosting was just as fun and unpredictable as his first. He brought a loose, improvisational energy that made the show feel exciting and spontaneous. The sketches were consistently funny, and Gould’s easygoing charm made him a perfect fit with the cast. A highlight was a sketch featuring him as a patient dealing with a very incompetent doctor played by Dan Aykroyd. The musical performances were legendary, with Leon Russell and a wild Joe Cocker delivering powerful, soulful sets that nearly blew the roof off the studio. The combination of Gould’s goofy humor and the incredible music made for a truly classic, high-energy episode.
Statues at an art museum (Laraine Newman, Neil Levy, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner), are set upon by a flsher played by Chevy Chase.
Elliott Gould, Leon Redbone, Harlan Collins & Joyce Everson, May 29, 1976, SNL Season 1, SNL Season 1 Episode 22
