woah, sex pistols were supposed to play SNL
17th December 1977 - "Times Union" TV listings, American Newspaper.
Malcolm had not only been arranging a Tour of the USA (starting on 30th December '77 at the Leona Theatre, Pittsburgh, though this was cancelled due to visa issues) and an appearance on "Saturday Night Live", NBC TV, but also a Tour of England that was starting to shape up for December, even though local authorities and councils had banned The Pistols. These authories were starting to lift the bans in England, but not in Scotland and Wales.
The USA TV appearance was cancelled. Elvis Costello & The Attractions (on Tour in the USA) featured instead. Drummer Bruce Thomas wore a T-Shirt with "Thanks Malc", written on it.