community.livejournal.com - 6/28/2008
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SNL is re-airing their very first episode tonight, which was hosted by Mr. Carlin himself. As hilarious and heartfelt tributes pour in marking the passing of groundbreaking comedian George Carlin, "Saturday Night Live" pays tribute on Saturday, June 28 (11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. ET), re-airing its premiere episode that featured Carlin as host. OMG. I wish I had a VCR in which to tape this. I ...
NBC To Air SNL Series Premiere Hosted By George Carlin —
Cinema Blend Television
The death of George Carlin left the world short one great comedian. Fortunately for us, while Carlin may be gone, he left behind decades of work for fans to revisit. This includes numerous stand-up comedy routines as well as TV and film appearances. One of Carlin's TV credits includes being the very first host on Saturday Night Live . In honor of Carlin, NBC is going to air the series premiere ...
NBC airing first episode of SNL as a Carlin tribute - VIDEO —
TV Squad
Of the many achievements George Carlin had in his long career, one that gets underplayed a bit is that he was the guest host on the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live -- then called NBC's Saturday Night , thanks to Howard Cosell -- in 1975. Not a bad choice, I'd have to say; since the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" were only a part of that first episode (there was a lot of music ...