By the time Prince first played SNL in 1981, he was already on his way to superstardom. It was his performance of “Partyup” on the show, however, when most of America experienced his jaw ...

Saturday Night Live has had its share of scandalous music performances over the past 50 years, but one punk band’s 1981 appearance remains unforgettable. Los Angeles hardcore band Fear’s ...

Saturday Night Live has had its share of scandalous music performances over the past 50 years, but one punk band’s 1981 appearance remains unforgettable. Los Angeles hardcore band Fear’s ...

We look back on the musical legacy of "Saturday Night Live" before Friday night's “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” which will be streaming live from New York’s Radio City Music Hall on Peacock.

After a one-month break to revamp the show, SNL returned for its season finale on April 11, 1981, its cast and staff made up of a combination of newcomers and leftovers from the previous regime.

Change was in the air on Oct. 3, 1981 as Saturday Night Live launched its seventh season. Six months earlier, the show’s previous season had ended in chaos. Dick Ebersol took over as the show ...

“SNL” was also instrumental in promoting hip-hop. Debbie Harry, an unlikely ambassador for rap, pushed for Funky 4 + 1 to perform with her on an episode she hosted in 1981, marking the first ...