Saturday Night Live · season 2, episode 37 · Saturday, January 29, 1977 Host: Fran Tarkenton. Musical guest: Leo Sayer Donnie Harper. • Fran Tarkenton becomes the first athlete to host the show. • During the monologue, Tarkenton attempts to sing the song "Feelings" only to be replaced by Garrett Morris. • A running gag throughout this episode involved several sketches being played out like a football game, with John Belushi acting as coach. • Leo Sayer performs "When I Need You" and "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing". • Donnie Harper performs "Sing". Harper becomes the first gospel artist to perform on the show. Wiki link