The Kenny the Gardener Collection

By request: Calvert DeForest as Larry "Bud" Melman as Kenny the Gardener ran for 15 shows over a period of 3 1/4 years, from December 3, 1984, until March 1, 1988. The rundown:

1. December 3, 1984: Introduction and first appearance
2. December 12, 1984: Paul expresses his reservations about the concept; then Appearance #2 with Marilu Henner
3. December 13, 1984: Dave says that Paul hates Kenny the Gardener, so he'll not return
4. December 20, 1984: Dave and Michael Keaton briefly discuss the fate of Kenny the Gardener
5. January 8, 1985: Appearance #3: "Wild Goose"
6. January 31, 1985: Appearance #4: "Little Man You've Had a Busy Day"
7. February 28, 1985: Appearance #5: "Games People Play"
8. May 23, 1985: Appearance #6 with Chris Elliott as Kenny's nephew Tad: "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"
9. July 24, 1985: Appearance #7: "Gentle on My Mind"
10. October 15, 1985: Appearance #8: "Smile"
11. October 29, 1985: Appearance #9: "Me and Mr. Jones"
12. July 9, 1986: Appearance #10: "Tune Hundred Years" with Laurie Diamond and Jasmine Lewis
13. October 13, 1986: Appearance #11: Calvert as Larry as Kenny as Donny the Pastry Chef: "Bali Ha'i"
14. July 15, 1987: Appearance #12: "Dream"
15. December 21, 1987: Appearance #13: "It's Wonderful"
16. January 13, 1988: Appearance #14: Calvert as Larry as Kenny as Roy Orbinson: "Sandman"
17. March 1, 1988: Appearance #15: Calvert as Larry as Kenny as Roy: "Blue Bayou"

Update: Clip #11 (October 29, 1985: Appearance #9) was taped April 3, 1985. So it should have been positioned between Clip #7 (February 28: Appearance #5) and Clip #8 (May 23: Appearance #6). Adjust your clocks accordingly.

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