Included here are some "Sniglets" for a ski trip, Very, very early election coverage, a game show spoof called: "Beat The Diplomat," and a commercial for outrageous blooper shows. The regular cast of this classic HBO comedy show on this episode included: Anne Bloom, Danny Breen, Rich Hall, Mitchell Laurance, Audrie Neenan and Stuart Pankin. FOOTNOTE: The music playing after Rich Hall turns down the 5 dollar tire-stacking job is the instrumental portion of "Going Back To Miami" by The Blues Brothers.

Sketches include: Vote for Koppel/Donahue, 1984 Winter Olympics, Beat the Diplomat, Election '84, AT&T & The United States Mint

They poke fun at the Michael Jackson pepsi commercial accident by selling a charcoal lighter. Rich Hall gives some ski tips which almost look informative. Audrie Neenan's character Jacqueline Pennell is quite busy on this one. First, she does a report on the "Boy George School for Boys:" and later, she conducts a hilarious interview with Ronald Reagan. Be sure to see the "Ear Waker" commercial. The series regulars at this time consisted of Anne Bloom, Danny Breen, Rich Hall, Mitchell Laurance, Audrie Neenan and Stuart Pankin. FOOTNOTE: The music playing when the Pope turns into Anne Bloom is "Middle Of The Road" by the Pretenders. Later during the car wash gag, the music is the 12 inch dance mix of "Say It Isn't So" by Daryl Hall & John Oates.

There are plenty of gags on this one. This episode introduces the "Royal Screw Award" to dignitaries performing dubious achievements (Similar to the 'Fickle Finger Of Fate' award from Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, and to me, more reminiscent of Keith Olbermann's "Worst Persons" segment from MSNBC's Countdown). Also included is the first installment of the soap opera parody: "Days Of The News." Finally, there is a riotous tribute to Caspar Weinberger at the end of the show. FOOTNOTE: Rich Hall displays the first "SNIGLETS" book on camera during a routine sniglets segment. The display is essentially a plug for the book, which was released in April, 1984, the very same month the episode was first broadcast.

With special guest star Konstantin Chernenko. Sketches Include: Regan breaking ground, Spike Jones and the Temple of Doom, NNTN 4:00 Report, Lebanon-where every day is the 4th of July, X-Ray Glasses, Kremlins, Hungry Man Fish Logs, National Inquirer & School Sniglets

Sketches include: Bob Guccione publishes more photos of Geraldine Ferraro, The Invisible Man Show, News Breakin', Erase-A-Blunder, Oxygen Man, Millionaire Beer & Summer Sniglets

Sketches include: Mondale & Ferraro, PZA Videodisc, NTV News Television, The New Mod Squad, Pain Greater, ESPN, Washington Confidential with Steve Casper, Olympic Update, Mrs, Hall's Frozen Toast, Grossbusters, IBM & Star Trek IV: The Fire at Paramount

Sketches include: Borrow from Zaccaro, Christina's World, The Death Penalty, Secure Deodorant, The Divorce Tape, Sunken Toilet Emporium, Marcel Marceau Live album, Revenge of the Nerds, BIX Disposable Computers, Recall 400, AT&T & The 1984 Miss Islam Pageant.

Sketches include: Who Me? A Scott Free Production, I want to direct, Windsor: The Legend of Charles Prince of Whales, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter Part II, Corporal Punishment, Splash II: The Mothe-In-Law, Bring Back Dick, Firing Line, Ramblin' Fever & House of Ushers,

Sketches include: Regan bombarded with questions, Mondale Debates Mondale, Win a Buck, Henry Fonda Workout, America's Fowl-Ups & I Want my NBC

The zany news breakers recall the major events of 1984 in this special year-end edition of the hit comedy series. All-new sketches are combines with actual news footage to cast new light on the significant events of the past year.