George Carlin's first "SNL" appearance airing Saturday
NBC will broadcast the first episode ever of "Saturday Night Live" this Saturday, which was hosted by George Carlin.
In making the announcement, "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels said, "You never forget the people who were there at the beginning. George Carlin helped give 'Saturday Night Live' its start as our first host. He was gracious, fearless, and most important of all, funny."
Want to be really depressed? Remember how young you were when you watched that first episode? Of those who appeared in it - regular cast members Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Larraine Newman and Gilda Radner and guests Carlin, Janis Ian, Billy Preston and Andy Kaufman - 45% are now dead.
- "Saturday Night Live:" 11:30 p.m. Saturday (10:30 p.m. Central), NBC (Channel 4).
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