October 18th, 1975, Paul Simon with guests Art Garfunkel, Phoebe Snow, and Randy Newman
Simon and Garfunkel reunion is only a motion away!
Saturday Night Live is a sketch comedy show with music. When Paul Simon hosted its second show, however, the dynamic was reversed. A sketch comedy show with music became a music show with sketch comedy.
Out of deference to the host’s legendary status, Saturday Night Live became The Paul Simon Show for one magical week. The episode resembles a once-in-a-l…
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