The "Saturday Night Live" episode of February 21, 1981, hosted by "Dallas" star Charlene Tilton, featured a parody of the famed "Who shot J.R.?" story arc from the then-popular nighttime soap. During the show a plot line had Rocket and Tilton flirting while other cast members expressed jealousy, leading to Rocket being shot in the chest by a sniper in the middle of a sketch. In the show's closing moments, as cast members gathered with the host to say good night, Tilton asked Rocket how he felt about being shot. In character, Rocket replied "Oh man, it's the first time I've ever been shot in my life. I'd like to know who the fuck did it." He attempted to explain it away as an extemporaneous exclamation.