SNL Season 16, Episode 1: Kyle MacLachlan

B-

EPISODE GRADE

B-

MUSIC GRADE

The 1st Episode of Season 16 of Saturday Night Live aired on September 29, 1990. The host was Kyle MacLachlan, and the musical guest was Sinéad O’Connor.

Kyle MacLachlan SNL Season 16 Cold Open

President George Bush gives an unedited address on Iraqi television, featuring Dana Carvey and Phil Hartman as Saddam Hussein.

September 29, 1990

Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!

Delivered by Phil Hartman

Episode Details

SNL Episode #287
Air Date: September 29, 1990
Producer: Lorne Michaels
Head Writer: Jim Downey
Host: Kyle MacLachlan
Host Count: 1
Episode Rank for Season: 13
IMDB Rating: 7.3