SNL Season 11, Episode 4: John Lithgow

The 4th Episode of Season 11 of Saturday Night Live aired on December 7, 1985. The host was John Lithgow, and the musical guest was Mr. Mister.

John Lithgow SNL Season 11 Cold Open

President Reagan (Randy Quaid) is told that that Halley’s Comet is on a collision course with Earth, but he doesn’t seem to understand the danger.

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SNL Episode #199

Air Date: December 7, 1985

Producer: Lorne Michaels

Head Writer: Jim Downey

Host: John Lithgow

Host Count: 1

Episode Rank for Season: 6

IMDB Rating: 6.5