This episode proved that SNL could be more than just a collection of disconnected skits; it could be a cohesive playground for a genius performer. Tomlin’s ability to weave her own established characters into the brand-new world of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" set the gold standard for what a great SNL host could do. Season 1, Episode 6 Host:Lily Tomlin - Classic SNL Reviews
Surprisingly, this episode had . Instead, Tomlin filled the gap herself:
: A biting social commentary where Tomlin leads a crew of female construction workers (Gilda Radner, Laraine Newman, and Jane Curtin) in catcalling and harassing men, including a very vulnerable-looking Dan Aykroyd. [S1E6] Lily Tomlin
In one of the most charming moments of the season, she performed a sweet duet of "I Got You Babe" with . Why It Still Matters
SNL Rewind: When Lily Tomlin Took Over the Show (S1E6) If you’re digging through the early archives of Saturday Night Live , you’ll quickly find that Season 1, Episode 6—originally aired on —is a complete outlier. While the first few episodes were still figuring out what "SNL" actually was, Lily Tomlin arrived and basically turned the Studio 8H stage into her own one-woman variety special. This episode proved that SNL could be more
: The second-ever appearance of the Land Shark saw the beast moving from apartments to the police station, even attacking the voice of Don Pardo during a radio announcement.
Here’s why this episode remains a masterclass in sketch comedy history. A Host Who Needed No Introduction Instead, Tomlin filled the gap herself: : A
: Tomlin brought her classic five-and-a-half-year-old character to life in a filmed segment, narrating her attempts to ice skate with her dog, Buster. A Night of Music (and Muppets)