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Garrett Isaac Morris [2] [3] (born February 1, 1937) is an American actor, comedian and singer. He was part of the original cast and was the first black cast member of the sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live, appearing from 1975 to 1980. He also played Jimmy on The Jeffersons (1983–1984).
"Louisiana Saturday Night" is a song written by Bob McDill and recorded by American country music artist Mel McDaniel. It was released in March 1981 as the third single from McDaniel's 1980 album, I'm Countryfied. The song was originally sung by Don Williams on his 1977 album "Country Boy". [2]
[citation needed] McDaniel's wife, Peggy, requested the prayers of the singer's fans, saying his situation was "not good." [5] McDaniel recovered from the heart attack, but on February 19, 2011, he was diagnosed with lung cancer, and died at his home on the evening of March 31, as a result of the disease. He was 68 years old. [6]
Original cast (left to right): Laraine Newman, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris, and Chevy Chase. As of September 2024, the late-night live variety series Saturday Night Live (SNL) has featured 167 cast members.
Canadian comedian Valri Bromfield wasn’t an original SNL cast member, but she did appear in the first episode, becoming the first woman to perform stand-up on the show. She delivered a two ...
"Louisiana Saturday Night" 24 The Jimmy Newman Way "Blue Lonely Winter" 11 1968 "Sunshine and Bluebirds" 47 Born to Love You "Born to Love You" B: 20 1969 "Future Farmers of America" — Single Release only, quickly withdrawn after protests from the actual F.F.A. "Boo Dan" 31 The Jimmy Newman Style "Three" — 1970 "Foolishly" — Country Time
Marvin Gaye. The “Sexual Healing” singer died in 1984 after being shot by his father (ironically, he died April 1, the day before his 45th birthday).
Saturday Night tells the pulse-pounding tale of the 90 minutes leading up to the very first episode of Saturday Night Live — then titled NBC's Saturday Night — on Oct. 11, 1975.