Monty Python’s Eric Idle hosted, bringing his surreal and intelligent wit. This episode featured Bob Dylan as the musical guest. Dylan’s performance, given his usual mystique, was an event in itself. Idle’s episodes often leaned into meta-comedy and deconstruction, a nice contrast to the more character-driven humor of the cast.
Eric Idle, Bob Dylan, October 20, 1979, SNL Season 5, SNL Season 5 Episode 2
