December 17, 1977 on Saturday Night Live
However, after a few bars, [Elvis Costello] turned to the Attractions, waving his hand and yelling “Stop! Stop!,” then said to the audience, “I’m sorry, ladies and gentlemen, there’s no reason to do this song here”…He then led the band in a performance of “Radio Radio.” Costello was banned from Saturday Night Live for twelve years.
