That Show – That Time A 7-Year-Old Hosted SNL

On this episode, Nick guides you through Season 8 Episode 7 of “Saturday Night Live,” which aired on November 20th, 1982. This particular episode stands out for several reasons, including the fact that 7-year-old Drew Barrymore hosted it, making her the youngest person ever to do so. Additionally, the episode includes an uncredited cameo by a major star, the sole performance by musical guest Squeeze, and it was one of the last shows before cast member Eddie Murphy’s breakout role in the film “48hrs.” However, what makes this episode truly noteworthy is the live “Keep Andy or Dump Andy” call-in campaign, where viewers dialed 900 numbers to vote on whether or not to ban comedian Andy Kaufman from future appearances on the show. The outcome was disappointing, and the entire ordeal was peculiar, as you’ll hear in this episode. Despite the controversy, Drew went on to host the show five more times, while Andy Kaufman never appeared on it again. [EP10]