Live From Mardi Gras was an SNL special that aired on February 20, 1977. The cast and crew participate in the annual Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans. Jane Curtin and Buck Henry try to provide commentary on the parade. Eric Idle, Penny Marshall and Henry Winkler cameo in the special. Randy Newmanperformed "Louisiana 1927", "Marie", "Kingfish", and "Sail Away".