Oct. 31, 2026

This Day in Halloween: Donald Pleasance -- star of "Halloween" -- hosts Saturday Night Live, featuring musical act Fear, in 1981. / Illustration by CJ Byford

Donald Pleasance hosts Saturday Night Live in 1981. The actor famous for his co-starring roles in the Halloween franchise makes his only appearance on the long-running TV show, which also features punk band Fear as the musical guest.