S5·E5 Bea Arthur/The Roches
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 5
- Air Date
- November 17, 1979
- Runtime
- 67 minutes
- Directors
- Dave Wilson, Walter Williams
- Writers
- Don Novello, Lorne Michaels
- Score
- 5/10 (1 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Core
Aired November 17, 1979 67 min ★ 5.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis
Sketches include ""Sex Change,"" ""The Backers' Audition,"" and ""First, He Cries.""
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Director & writers
Don NovelloWriterLorne MichaelsWriterTom DavisWriterAnne BeattsWriterTom SchillerWriterDave WilsonDirectorAlan ZweibelWriterAl FrankenWriterHerbert SargentWriterRosie ShusterWriterJim DowneyWriterWalter WilliamsDirector
Guest stars
Harry ShearerSelf - Various Characters Walter WilliamsMr. Bill Characters (voice) (uncredited) Bea ArthurSelf - Host Peter AykroydSolider / Announcer / Beatalo (uncredited) Anne BeattsFriend (uncredited) Jim DowneySon / Soldier (uncredited) Brian Doyle-MurrayRussian Soldier (uncredited) Al FrankenSoldier (uncredited) Tom GammillFriend (uncredited) Andy KaufmanSelf (uncredited) Max ProssRussian Soldier (uncredited) Tom SchillerBeatalo (uncredited) Rosie ShusterFriend (uncredited) Alan ZweibelFriend (uncredited) Paul ShafferSelf - Various Characters Tom DavisSelf - Various Characters
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 5 of Saturday Night Live air?
Season 5, Episode 5 ('Bea Arthur/The Roches') originally aired on November 17, 1979.
How long is Season 5 Episode 5 ('Bea Arthur/The Roches')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 67 minutes.
What happens in Saturday Night Live Season 5 Episode 5?
Sketches include ""Sex Change,"" ""The Backers' Audition,"" and ""First, He Cries.""...
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