Classic SNL Review: January 22, 1983: Lily Tomlin / "Purvis Hawkins" (S08E10)
/Sketches include "Lily and Eddie", "Judith Goes Shopping", "Ernestine's House Call", "Speaking As A Woman", "Natural Resources", "Edith Ann and Friends", "Pudge & Solomon", "Tess In The Balcony", "Fantasy", "The Irish Radio Hour" and "Coffees Of The World". Purvis Hawkins (Lily Tomlin in drag) performs "We Care". Andy Kaufman, Barry Mitchell, Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas also appear.
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