Top Ten #432

1) SCTV: I watched the new Netflix documentary and enjoyed it very much but had to mention all that it lacked. Read my full review here, but the essence is that I think it is a good way to introduce the series to a general audience (and maybe promote the episodes on Netflix) but is not quite what it deserves.

2) Billy Idol: The 80s video icon is set to accept his induction to the Rock Hall of Fame this weekend and perform. Rock on, Billy.

3) Saturday Night (Almost) Live: 40 years ago tonight, the series, as legend has it, utilized a delay for an episode featuring musical guest Lou Reed.

I guess the fact that Sam Kinison hosted might have been a factor as well.

4) The Temptations: Speaking of musical guests, the group guested on 227 this night in 1986.

5) National Philanthropy Day: Remember seeing those United Way ads during NFL games, especially on holidays?

6) Redd Foxx: 50 years ago tonight, America had its chance to see Redd Foxx in a leotard as the comedian performed "in his own hip version of the Swan Lake ballet," on The Captain and Temnille.

7) Masters of the Universe: Here's a cool trip back to 1984, when the nation was overcome by mania for the Olympics. It also loved Masters of the Universe!

8) Boo! I know we're well past Halloween now, but I wanted to mention this 1980 (but aired in the USA in 1982) comedy-variety special from Canada. Let's just say it's not on the level of SCTV. It does have Rip Taylor!

9) The Tonight Show: 50 years ago tonight, Freddie Prinze guest-hosted with an impressive list of guests: Boxing great George Foreman, Kreskin, Debralee Scott, and BOTNS musical superstars Paul Williams and Richie Havens!

10) Irma P. Hall, Toukie Smith, Stacy Keach, Skip Hinnant: