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Mariel Hemingway hosts the 21st season premier. Blues Travler is the musical guest.
Sketches:"OJ Today," "Leg Up," "Get Off the Shed," "Spade in America," "Long Phone Call," "Nightline," "Biography," "AM Ale," "Fuzzy Memories," and "The Chicken Lady Show."
Performances: Blues Traveler performs "Run-Around" and "Hook."
Episode Notes
Prince was supposed to be the musical guest, but he backed out at the last minute.
Molly Shannon becomes a full-time cast member as of this episode.
First episode directed by Beth McCarthy (later Miller).
Darrell Hammond joins the cast in this episode. As of 2008, his tenure on SNL is the longest in show history.
Jim Breuer, Will Ferrell, Darrell Hammond, David Koechner, Cheri Oteri, and Nancy Walls all join the cast in this episode, making it the first signifigant cast overhaul since 1986.