The special episode was hosted by "SNL" alum and "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon, who called Prince "a special presence" on the show for the last four decades. Hosted by former cast member Jimmy Fallon, last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live was a tribute to Prince. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNKnC9K8Uo. The full SNL episode dedicated to Prince is available on Hulu, and you can also stream it on NBC.com for free. He said the crowd of celebrities from 40-years worth of former cast members to Paul McCartney to Beyoncé and Jay-Z suddenly parted and with "a cloud of purple smoke" Prince took the stage, handed Fallon his gloves and began to play. Get 10 Times The Savings At COURTS 10.10 Sale! ", Fallon continued, "Other people may have been on the show more times or performed more frequently, but there was always something different about a Prince performance: It was special, it was an event. Don't worry if you missed it, because you can watch the entire thing online for free. ", Exclusive never seen performance of Prince at the #SNL40 after party live now! Save up to 50% off at our Health & Beauty Fair! "He just destroyed. Instead of airing a previously announced rerun, "Saturday Night Live" dedicated Saturday's airtime to commemorating Prince's life and performances on the show. "He got up and it was unbelievable," Fallon said. ‘SNL’ Cuts Musical Guest After Videos Show Him Kissing Women And Partying Maskless, Who should play Mike Pence's fly on 'SNL'? Your comprehensive live music resource for show listings, artist tracking, music news, photos, reviews and more. Watch full episode Saturday Night Live returns April 11, 2020, produced entirely remotely from the cast's, celebrities' and musical guests' homes as they practice social distancing. Dana Edelson / Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank, Parade of Salutes for Prince as Family, Friends Celebrate His Life, Prince's Remains Cremated, Private Ceremony Held, Prince's Family Holds Private Ceremony to Say Goodbye, Prince steals the show with 8-minute set on ‘SNL’. We’ve seen various tributes since then, and Saturday Night Live dedicated an entire hour-long episode to the late musician. "Prince has been a special presence here at Saturday Night Live for the last four decades, from his debut on the show as a 22-year-old in 1981 to his surprise performance at the after party for the SNL 40th anniversary," Jimmy Fallon said in the episode's opening monologue. ", "We were like the Vanity and and Apollonia of the night. Related: Prince's Family Holds Private Ceremony to Say Goodbye. The Goodnight Sweet Prince special honored the acclaimed musician who passed away last week by replaying the appearances The Purple One made during his career. In lieu of a new episode, or even a recent rerun, Saturday Night Live this weekend dedicated its entire 90-minute block to honoring the late, great Prince. "Other people may have been on the show more times or performed more frequently, but there was always something different about a Prince performance — it was special, it was an event, it was Prince," Fallon said. Times have changed, styles have come and gone, but no matter what, Prince has never not been cool.". The special episode was hosted by "SNL" alum and "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon, who called Prince "a special presence" on the show for the last four decades. It was Prince. ", Fallon said he and Chris Rock sang backup on "Let's Go Crazy. Maya Rudolph as Beyonce with Fred Armisen as Prince during a 2005 "Prince Show" sketch. 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Jillian Sederholm is social media lead for NBC News, where she oversees daily operations and special projects on social platforms for NBC News, NBC World and NBC Poliics. The full SNL episode dedicated to Prince is available on Hulu, and you can also stream it on NBC.com for free. Fallon also talked about the after-party following the epic 40th anniversary special last year, showing an exclusive clip of part of the Prince-lead all-star jam. #snlprince pic.twitter.com/5TvRqVd6N1, "It was the greatest, coolest party you could imagine. ", "He floated off and that was the last time I saw him.". The show also aired a never-before-seen surprise performance by Prince during an after-party that took place following the show's 40th anniversary special on February 15, 2015. She also writes about "Saturday Night Live" and other pop culture news. Just days after Prince’s untimely death, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” put together a special tribute to honor the man, the myth and the legend. Saturday's show featured Prince playing "Party Up" during his first appearance on the show in 1981, when he was just 22 years old, "Electric Chair" during a 1989 appearance, 2006 performances of "Fury" and "Beautiful, Loved & Blessed," and his incredible 8-minute medley during a 2014 show.