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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 11 Episode 2 - Chevy Chase/Sheila E.
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S11:E2

    Sketches include ""Smoky Hallway,"" ""Wacky Glue,"" ""Those Unlucky Andersons"", ""Ford and Reagan,"" ""The Pat Stevens Show,"" ""Pathological Liars Anonymous,"" ""Craig Sundburg-Idiot Savant,"" ""Trojans,"" ""The Blue, The Gray and The Yellow,"" ""Vlad the Impaler,"" ""Drums Drums Drums,"" and ""Jose Cuervo's Party School Bowl."" Sheila E. performed ""Hollyrock"" and ""A Love Bizarre.""

    Director:Gary Weis
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E17

    Live from New York, It's...Gerald Ford Sketches include-- "The Dead String Quartet", Super Bass-O-Matic 76, An Oval Office, David Eisenhower is Anti-Nixon, Thomas Jefferson denies slavery, The New Stoner Volunteer Army, Catherine the Great, Disgusting Jam, Autumm Fizz--The Carbonated Douche, "Tomorrow With Tom Snyder".

    Director:Gary Weis
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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Steve Martin/Kinky Friedman
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E5

    Sketches include "Yankees Lose," "Jeopardy 1999," "Speak Out For Milk", "The Beatnik Club," "Ted Baxter Kills Mary Richards," "Looks at Books," and "Mysteries in Medicine." Kinky Friedman performed "Dear Abby."

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Paul Simon/Paul Simon, George Harrison
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E8

    Live from New York, It's...George Harrison Sketches include-- Paul Simon meets pauper Chevy Chase on sidewalk while Lorne talks with George Harrison, Quarry, "Baba Wawa at Large", The Twilight Zone, Billy Paul, "Tomorrow with Tom Synder".

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Ralph Nader/George Benson
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E11

    Live from New York, It's...Ralph Nader Sketches include-- Ralph Nader wants to cut loose, Badmouthing Grandfather, Dress Rehearsal for Execution, The Confederate Takeover, "Baba Wawa At Large"" The Coneheads, "Youth Ask Questions", Andy Kaufman as Elvis, Testing Party Dolls.

    Director:Gary Weis
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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E22

    Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Carter's Energy Saving Message, Buck Performs A Live Sex Act, Samurai B.M.O.C, The Shower Mike, The Coneheads Return to Remulak, Rhonda Weiss's Bridal Shower, Charles Lindbergh Meets the Land Shark.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Peter Boyle with Al Jarreau
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E13

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include "The Valentine's Day Massacre," "Samurai Divorce Court," "Jason and Sunshine," "The Corrida." "All Pro Wrestling," "Remembering of Things Past", "Dueling Brandos," "A Home Movie" (film), and "The Orgy." Al Jarreau performs "We'll Get By."

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Buck Henry/The Band
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E6

    Sketches include-- Trick or Treating Land Shark, "Not For Ladies Only", Samurai Stockbroker, Garrett Morris's Family History, Debate 76, Super Bass-O-Matic 77, "The OintMENt", Mr. Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Tales, Houdini's Ghost.

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Candice Bergen/Frank Zappa
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E10

    Live from New York, it's... Gilda Radner! Sketches include: "Patty Hearst At Home," "Jimmy Carter Can't Keep His Promises," "Santi-Wrap," Consumer Probe, Fern and Friend in PSA for The Right to Extreme Stupidity League, FX-70 Cheese Slicer, The Killer Trees trailer, "Adopt John Belushi For Christmas," "Radioactive Fallout Report," and "Let's Kill Gary Gilmore For Christmas."

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Elliott Gould/McGarrigle Sisters
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E19

    Live From New York, It's...John Belushi! Sketches include-- Brezhnev Wants to Appear on Carson, The Castration Walk, Nick The Lounge Singer, You've Come a Long Way, Buddy, United Face Bank, Jason and Sunshine, Pilson Feedbag Dinners.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Eric Idle/Neil Innes
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    S2:E20

    Live From New York, It's...Bill Murray Sketches include-- Potato Torture, The American Dope Growers Union, "The Nixon Interviews", Flight Attendant Sherry, "Plain Talk", "Heavy Wit Championship", Bill Murray's Bad Childhood Memories, "Telethon for Britian", "The Battle of Britain". Gary Weis film: Body Language.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Buck Henry with Gordon Lightfoot
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E21

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Emmy winner Chevy tries to get Laraine todo the fall, Samurai Tailor, "Talk Back!", "Dell Stator's Toad Ranch Resturaunt", "Looks at Books", The Crowd Audition, Peter Lemon Moodring, "Not For Ladies Only", Lorne Micheals offer to the Beatles.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Madeline Kahn with Carly Simon
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E19

    Live from New York, it's Chevy Chase! Sketches are "Ronald Reagan's Jam Session," Not for Ladies Only, Wilderness Comedian, "Slumber Party," Bride of Frankenstein, "Fondue Pots for Namibia," "The Muppets Can Reunite the Beatles," New York's My Home (film), "Super Absordent Dry Hose," and "The Final Days." Carly Simon performs You're So Vain.

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Steve Martin/The Kinks
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E14

    Live from New York, It's... Steve Martin! Sketches include "Steve Martin's Ego Trip," "Coneheads' Tax Audit," "Celebrity Weightlifting," "Dr. Breadloaf's Quickloss Diet Book," "Pulling the Plug," "Broadway Baby," "Hollywood Bingo," "From the Big Orange to the Big Apple" (film), "Roots II," and "Plenty in Common."

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Dick Cavett with Jimmy Cliff
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E12

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Voodoo on Chevy Chase, Alcohol and Firearms, Lowell Brock of H&R Brock, "Looks at Books", Dick Cavett's School of Hydroplane Operation, Dance To The Nation, "The Apple Follies", Our Town.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Desi Arnaz with Desi Arnaz Jr.
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E14

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- Gerald Ford gives a word association, Literary Recital, Very White(Chevy Chase)sings unsoulful songs, "The Failed Pilots of I Love Lucy", Cuban accupunture, Lucille Ball talks about Desi's book, Bisexual Minute.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Jill Clayburgh with Leon Redbone
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E15

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- No More Falls, "Great Moments in Herstory", White Guilt Relief Fund, Inquisitive Girlfriend, Grable and Lombard, Car Yummies, Paying the Milkman, Jill Carson Guidance Counselor!, Andy Kaufman sings "Old Macdonald", "The Mr. Bill Show".

    Director:Gary Weis
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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Raquel Welch with Phoebe Snow and John Sebastian
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E18

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- "Get to the fall Chevy!", Purina Rat Chow, Joseph Franklin's 10-letter Metric Alphabet, "The Claudine Longet Ski Invitational", "One Flew Over The Hornest Nest", Chevy tries to convince Raquel to take off her shirt, Baba Wawa, Bisexual Moment, The Muppets are finished on SNL.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Elliott Gould with Leon Redbone and Harlan Collins & Joyce Everson
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E22

    Sketches include "Wax Museum," "Phone Operator Academy," "European Poker Player," "Babs's Uvula," "The Last Voyage of the Starship Enterprise," "The Bee Honeymooners," "Shirley Temple Black," "Vibramatic," "Uncle Charlie's School," and "Show Us Your Guns." Leon Redbone performed "Shine On Harvest Moon."

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Julian Bond/Brick
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E18

    Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Emily Litella's New Love, Lowell Brock, Black Perspective, "Dr.X, Family Counselor", Right On Afro Lustre, Great Moments In Motown, Creeley's Soup, Bad Cinema, George Wallace, Julian and Andrew Young Talk With President Carter.

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Eric Idle/Joe Cocker and Stuff
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    S2:E3

    Live from New York, it's..Chevy Chase (on telephone)! Sketches include-- Hospitalized Chevy confronts impostor, Designer Babies, KLOG Deejay, The Killer Bees, Cufflinks of the Gods, Drag is Not Funny, Dragnet, Drag Racing Today, Jacques Cousteau, Joe Cocker and his doppleganger(Belushi), "Ken Norton is more talented than Muhummad Ali".

    Director:Gary Weis
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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Dick Cavett/Ry Cooder
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E7

    Live from New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Chroma Trak Girl, Puppy Uppers and Doggie Downers, Nixon's Watergate Frame-up, Crossroads, Grandparent Bees, Mr.Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Tales--"The Blind Chicken", Mobile Shrink, "How Things Work", Marines--Looking For A Few Good Men.

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Fran Tarkenton/Leo Sayer
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E13

    Live from New York, it's...Fran Tarkenton! Sketches include "Locker Room Pep Talk," "Swiss Army Gun," "Amy Carter in School," "Chambers' Missing Arm," "Black Perspective," "Home Restaurant," "Community Appeal," "Fran's One-Night Stand," "Grand Stand," "French Liquid," and "Rhonda's Credit Card Counseling."

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Shelley Duvall/Joan Armatrading
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E21

    Live From New York, It's...John Belushi Sketches include-- Bee Sketch Is Pre-Empted by Norton-Bobick Fight, Video Vixens, Badly Disguised Bank Robber, Viva Las Vegas II, "Baba Wawa At Large", Feuding Couple, "Bad Ballet", "Night of The Moonies", Audience Member Chevy.

    Director:Gary Weis
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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Jodie Foster/Brian Wilson
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E9

    Live from New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Gilda wont be in much of tonight's show, Wendy, Bee Peter Pan and Tinkerbee, Rovco's Puberty Helper, Metal Man, Steve Bashekis, Im Not Black, The Crush on the Biology Teacher, Don Pardo--The First Fifty Years, Laraine Newman's talents, Mr.Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Tales--""he Little Train That Died".

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Gary Weis Ratings Summary

"Chevy Chase/Sheila E." is the best rated episode directed by Gary Weis. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/16/1985 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group".