Frank Zappa appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live in December 1976, performing "I'm The Slime," "The Purple Lagoon," and "Peaches En Regalia," along with appearing in a sketch called "Killer Trees." "Purple Lagoon," in particular is notable because it featured an improvised cameo by John Belushi. #ZappaMovie | Magnolia Pictures
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Frank Zappa appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live in December 1976, performing "I'm The Slime," "The Purple Lagoon," and "Peaches En Regalia," along with appearing in a sketch called "Killer Trees." "Purple Lagoon," in particular is notable because it featured an improvised cameo by John Belushi. #ZappaMovie | Magnolia Pictures
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