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Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E05: David Carradine/The Pirates of Penzance (12/20/80)

June 23, 2026 • Two Pints Productions, Inc.

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Well, it's the Christmas episode for Season 6 and this week has David Carradine from the show Kung Fu hosting! And yet, this episode of SNL is better known for the infamous hosting job that David Carradine delivered.

This episode is jam-packed with a Mr. Bill short, a classic sketch with Patrick Weathers giving a great Bob Dylan impression, a classic Gail Matthius sketch, and more. We also have one of the most unique musical performances in Saturday Night Live history with a performance from the cast of The Pirates of Penzance!

Hold on as Thomas and Deremy guide us through this epic episode!

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