that directly insulted Silverman, who had not been warned about the sketch and thereafter despised Franken. Harry Shearer, who had zero allegiance to Michaels, informed the incoming executive producer, Jean Doumanian, that he would stay as long as she let him completely overhaul the program. Doumanian refused, so Shearer also bid farewell (he would return briefly during the 1984–85 season). The remaining cast appeared together for the last time on May 24, 1980, for the final episode of the season. The episode, hosted by longtime loyal host Buck Henry, gave a heartfelt goodbye from all the members of the cast, and Henry himself who, after hosting ten times in five years, never returned to the show (barring a brief appearance on the 1989 15th Anniversary Special). Almost every writer and cast member on the show, including Lorne Michaels, left the show after this episode. Brian Doyle-Murray was the only writer from this season to stay on for the 1980–81 season. CastJane CurtinGarrett MorrisBill Murray''' Laraine Newman Gilda Radner Harry Shearer (upgraded to repertory status: February 9, 1980)Featuring'' Peter Aykroyd Tom Davis Jim Downey Brian Doyle-Murray (first episode: December 15, 1979) Al Franken Don Novello Tom Schiller Paul Shaffer Alan Zweibel (first episode: October 20, 1979) bold denotes Weekend Update anchor References 1975 Saturday Night Live history 1975 Saturday Night Live 1975-1980 Saturday Night Live 1975-1980