It's cool he is going to play on the show again. What would be funny... if they started with the Prince Show & he appears instead of Fred. I do not expect him to do any skits. That would not only be funny that would be hilarious.

Well, Steve Martin would not play guitar, he plays banjo (and quite well from what I've heard).

Its ok to hope there is a 'Prince Show'!

buttcheeks said:

David Spade is an unfunny prick anyway

Kissmequick said:

Or if Prince was really secure with his sexuality... GAYS IN SPACE!!

2the9s said:

He told me: "Dont kiss the beast, be mysterious at least"

Yeah!!!!!

vc40 said:

Aerogram said:

He won't be on for more than 10 minutes

serpan99 said:

I am pumped about this, but wasn't Prince on after 81 doing Electric Chair?

OMG I can't wait!!!!!

oh wow he's probably going to do that rediculously boring slow song ! Saying he's going to rock the funk and kick ass is hilarious nowdays. It's like saying you can't wait to hear John Tesh or David Hasselholf get down on it!

DaVanity said:

He'll do at least 2 songs. I doubt they'll both be slow.

Hey, I work for an NBC affilaite in Ohio and this news item on an internal NBC Web site makes it even more official.

STEVE MARTIN AND PRINCE ON SNL
Published: January 19, 2006


SUPERSTARS ARE FRONT AND CENTER IN FEBRUARY ON NBC'S "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE"


Prolific SNL Host Steve Martin Returns, Extends Record, Joined By Musical Guest Prince

NEW YORK -- January 19, 2006 -- NBC's "Saturday Night Live" pulls out the stops on its sole February broadcast with two legendary performers -- Steve Martin and Prince (LIVE, February 4, 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.).


Steve Martin returns to Studio 8H for his record-solidifying 14th hosting appearance. The award-winning actor, comedian, author, playwright and producer's hosting stints have left an indelible impact on SNL's 30-year history. With recurring characters like as the "Wild and Crazy" Czech Festrunk brothers, each Steve Martin-hosted show is an event unto itself.


Martin is set to take on the role of Inspector Clouseau in "The Pink Panther" opposite Kevin Kline and Beyonce Knowles. With scores of film roles to his credit, Martin has most recently been seen in "Shopgirl" (which he adapted from his novella) and the hits "Cheaper By The Dozen" and "Bringing Down the House." Martin starred in such comedy classics as "The Jerk," "All of Me" "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" "Father of the Bride," "Parenthood" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." Martin scripted and starred in the hit acclaimed comedies "Three Amigos," "Roxanne," "L.A. Story" and "Bowfinger," as well as in the dramas "Grand Canyon" and "The Spanish Prisoner."


Martin has won Grammys for his comedy records as well as for his banjo work on Earl Scruggs' 75th Anniversary album. He has won raves for his essays in The New Yorker, plays "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" as well as his books "Shopgirl" and "The Pleasure of My Company."


Martin is joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and musical superstar - Prince. Arguably one of the most acclaimed and influential musicians of the 20th century, Prince makes his first appearance on the show since 1981. Fresh off his double Grammy Award-winning release "Musicology" and his top-grossing tour, Prince is back with an eagerly anticipated album "3121" whose first single "Te Amo Corazon" made a major video debut in December. Always on the cutting edge of music and the music business -- from his rare triple-threat in "Purple Rain" which was the No. 1 movie, album and single simultaneously in 1984 (winning an Oscar(r) for Best Score as well) to some of his seminal albums, "Sign O'The Times," "Around the World in a Day" and "Diamonds and Pearls" -- he has sold over 60 million records and was at the forefront of web-based music distribution with his NPG Music club.


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I predict Prince and Bounce will do the Prince Show together.

talk2bill2 said:[quote]good...i hope he

1) dosn't flake out like the last time he was suposed to be on (92?)

That was around 95 durning the gold experience he was a no show

He announced at Glam Slam to us ..that he was going to do SNL...However he was Sick with the Flu he said and later in the newspaper it read that he wasn't doing it due to PRIOR COMMITMENTS. Dana Carvey ragged on him and he Never made it back.

PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS
PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS
PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS
PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS
PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS
PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS
PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS
PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS
PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS
PLEASE LET HIM KICK ASS

Whatever he performs, I hope he does an unforgettable performance, specially on guitar. I always have the feeling that, on TV shows, he doesn´t show his potential as an instrumentalist.

CalhounSq said:

Dont'cha just hope he kickes Ass!!?

2freaky4church1 said:

He's 47 years old.

Damn.

PurpleKnight said:

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Everytime P is on T.V he puts on a good performance. He is not a slacker when it comes to performing.

DaVanity said:

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What are you basing this on. P puts out a ballad and all of sudden he can't funk anymore. What was he doing in 2004. The foxtrot.

I second that motion. Prince is the consummate performer. Why do you think his Musicology tour was so successful? Even though people wont' necessarily buy his albums, everybody scrambles to see him onstage. The dude is awesome. My friend Caridad Tamayo must be overjoyed right now. She's the biggest Prince fan in the Bronx.

I just hope Prince goes through with it. And I hope SNL doesn't pull anything stupid....

laurarichardson said:

I wish this were true I was not digging "Musicology" on Leno - that shit fell flat, sorry to say

And I know everyone was all nuts about the Grammy's but that shit was bunk too

AND whatever he got an award for last - Essence or NAACP or whatever that was. WEAK!

Y'all know I ain't lyin'. I'm his bottom bitch, I would NOT front on my man! But I really, REALLY want my ass kicked, like he did @ RRHOF Show up P, SHOW UP

DaVanity said:

- Oh yes, he is soooo old....hahaha....so, you are considering that recent songs like ´Musicology´, ´Illusion, Coma...´, ´If I was the man in your life´, ´Family Name´ and ´Everlasting Now´ are ballads? Not to mention several songs on the Musicology tour, that were very funky.

CalhounSq said:

- I couldn´t agree more! As much as I enjoyed the Grammys (mainly because of the ´comeback´ thing, because the show itself was a little ´Vegas´), I would say that the only true kick ass performance was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

THIS one was Prince at his best. I bet several ´rockers´ on the crowd were impressed and surprised.
[Edited 1/20/06 5:10am]

R...E...E...A...A...L...L...L...L...Y??? OH MY GOODNESS....OH MY GOODNESS...OH MY GOODNESS!! Prince...TV...YES!!!

is there really a doubt that he'll kick ass on SNL? some of his most amazing tv performances were on SNL. i wouldn't worry too much.

Anxiety said:

Well, he doesn't exactly have a kick-ass punkfunk song like "Party Up" in his more recent songbook...

He'll probably just do a medley of "Let's Go Crazy", "Te Amo Corazon" and "Kiss" then, coupled with a horn section and a quest appearance by Christina Aquilera (or any Smackdown wrestler).