Saturday Night Live: Season 5 (1979 - 1980)

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Episodes

1. Steve Martin; Blondie
Air date: Oct 13, 1979

This 1979 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Steve Martin and features musical guest Blondie.

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2. Eric Idle; Bob Dylan
Air date: Oct 20, 1979

This 1979 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Eric Idle and features an appearance by Father Guido Sarducci. The musical guest is Bob Dylan.

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3. Bill Russell; Chicago
Air date: Nov 3, 1979

This 1979 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Bill Russell and features musical guest Chicago.

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4. Buck Henry; Tom Petty
Air date: Nov 10, 1979

This 1979 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Buck Henry and features musical guest Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

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5. Bea Arthur; the Roches
Air date: Nov 17, 1979

This 1979 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Bea Arthur and features musical guest The Roaches.

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6. Howard Hesseman; Randy Newman
Air date: Dec 8, 1979

This 1979 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Howard Hesseman and features musical guest Randy Newman.

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7. Martin Sheen; David Bowie
Air date: Dec 15, 1979

This 1979 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Martin Sheen and features musical guest David Bowie.

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8. Ted Knight; Desmond Child and Rouge
Air date: Dec 22, 1979

This 1979 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Ted Knight and features musical guest Desmond Child and Rouge.

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9. Teri Garr; the B-52's
Air date: Jan 26, 1980

This 1980 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Teri Garr and features musical guest the B-52's.

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10. Chevy Chase; Marianne Faithfull
Air date: Feb 9, 1980

This 1980 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Chevy Chase and features musical guest Marianne Faithfull.

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Tv Season Info

Series 5 of the star studded variety show.
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Network:
    NBC
  • Premiere Date:
    Oct 13, 1979
  • Creator:
    Lorne Michaels

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