The fifth season of Saturday Night Live was considered one of the weakest by both fans and critics alike. John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd had left after season four to pursue a movie career. Gilda, Laraine and Jane stepped up to the plate along with Bill Murray and Garrett Morris. Harry Shearer was added to the cast with Paul Shaffer becoming a featured player.
They did their best and tried different types of sketches which didn't always work. The fifth season did have some great musical guests such as David Bowie. It was thought the fifth season would be the last so the rest of the cast decided to call it quits so they could move on to other projects.
The final show proved to be the best show from season five with Buck Henry doing hosting duties. He introduces us to the 'replacement' cast during his monologue not knowing NBC decided to renew the show for a sixth season. Many watching might think they were the real cast members from season six.
The best skit is the one featuring Buck Henry and Gilda Radner as the Lord and Lady Douchebag. There are many other skits which are quite funny as well. I guess writers decided to really up their game for the final episode of not just the season but the show itself.
Weekend Update also stands out as Roseanne Rosanna Danna gives one of her funniest bits. Saturday Night Live closes not with a whimper but with a bang.
As for the cast, they would find success on television and the movies. Paul would be best known as the music director for David Letterman. Gilda was the only one who wasn't able to get any decent movies before her tragic passing. (I did like 'Hanky Panky' but it wasn't a box office success.)
I do recommend this episode for all the fans out there.
They did their best and tried different types of sketches which didn't always work. The fifth season did have some great musical guests such as David Bowie. It was thought the fifth season would be the last so the rest of the cast decided to call it quits so they could move on to other projects.
The final show proved to be the best show from season five with Buck Henry doing hosting duties. He introduces us to the 'replacement' cast during his monologue not knowing NBC decided to renew the show for a sixth season. Many watching might think they were the real cast members from season six.
The best skit is the one featuring Buck Henry and Gilda Radner as the Lord and Lady Douchebag. There are many other skits which are quite funny as well. I guess writers decided to really up their game for the final episode of not just the season but the show itself.
Weekend Update also stands out as Roseanne Rosanna Danna gives one of her funniest bits. Saturday Night Live closes not with a whimper but with a bang.
As for the cast, they would find success on television and the movies. Paul would be best known as the music director for David Letterman. Gilda was the only one who wasn't able to get any decent movies before her tragic passing. (I did like 'Hanky Panky' but it wasn't a box office success.)
I do recommend this episode for all the fans out there.
