Frank Zappa
Rocker Frank Zappa was asked back to host the show in 1978 after a successful performance as a musical guest in 1976. To say his show was a disaster would be an understatement. “The Frank Zappa show was like one of the worst ever,” according to one of the show’s writers. Ouch. Zappa was never asked to return.
Frank Zappa
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Charles Grodin
Actor and television host Charles Grodin missed several rehearsals in the week leading up to his October 1977 hosting gig. Needless to say, he was unprepared for the live broadcast as a result. He mispronounced lines, messed up the timing of several sketches, and even forgot the show was on the air (no word on whether he remembered it was Saturday night). Grodin was never asked to return.
Charles Grodin
