The Robert Klein/ABBA/Loudon Wainwright III episode was not so much as it was an episode that was starting more and more to feel comfortable with itself. The performances by the cast felt more assured, as if they were settling into the show while developing it at the same time. Though the show was still heavy on musical numbers and Muppet's, you could sense at least one cast member asserting them self into becoming a show favorite: Gilda Radner, the show's sweetheart taking center stage reading a poem of fire safety one minute, the next getting manhandled by Belushi in a very funny sketch built around the violent nature of film director Sam Peckinpah. Gilda also debuted Emily Litella as Emily read from her book, Tiny Kingdom.
The show had very little Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin or Larraine Newman. Even Garrett Morris, who would almost always have the least amount to do per show, had his recurring "News for the Hard of Hearing".
Also of note...no cast members on stage at the end of the show.
The biggest laughs were the Peckinpah sketch; Emily Littela's Looks at Books and Weekend Update featuring a very relaxed and confident Chevy Chase.
Robert Klein didn't do very much besides his stand up routines, but unlike George Carlin only a few shows before him he did actually get into some sketches.
The show had very little Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin or Larraine Newman. Even Garrett Morris, who would almost always have the least amount to do per show, had his recurring "News for the Hard of Hearing".
Also of note...no cast members on stage at the end of the show.
The biggest laughs were the Peckinpah sketch; Emily Littela's Looks at Books and Weekend Update featuring a very relaxed and confident Chevy Chase.
Robert Klein didn't do very much besides his stand up routines, but unlike George Carlin only a few shows before him he did actually get into some sketches.