James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party

James Brown hosts a television show built around his hot tub, with a backing band keeping the music going while he sings and dances across the set. He treats every approach to the water like a concert finale, testing the temperature and retreating into another burst of showmanship. After stripping off his sparkling robe to reveal gold swimming trunks, he finally climbs into the tub and carries on performing from the bubbles.

Recorded at SNL's special preview show on September 21, 1983, before airing in the November 5 episode.