Frank Zappa
After appearing as a musical guest in 1976, musician Frank Zappa was requested to headline the show again in 1978. To say his show was a flop would be an understatement. One of the show’s writers claimed that “the Frank Zappa show was like one of the worst ever.” Ouch. Zappa was never invited to return.
Frank Zappa
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Charles Grodin
Charles Grodin, the actor and television host, missed many practices in the week preceding up to his October 1977 hosting role. Needless to say, he was unprepared for the live broadcast. He lost lines, mistimed several sketches, and even forgot the performance was live (no word on whether he remembered it was Saturday night). Grodin was never invited to return.
Charles Grodin
