[s1e6] Lily Tomlin Apr 2026

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

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 [S1E6] Lily Tomlin

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. In one of the most charming moments of

: One of the most creative uses of a host and cast, this recurring bit featured John Belushi as a moody Ludwig van Beethoven. Over three segments, it evolved from him accidentally "inventing" 1970s pop hits to a full-blown Ray Charles imitation that remains one of Belushi's best early performances. Season 1, Episode 6 Host:Lily Tomlin - Classic

Here’s why this episode remains a masterclass in sketch comedy history. A Host Who Needed No Introduction

: 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.