Saturday Night Live

Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra give new spin on Paul McCartney's hit song.

With his TV show nearing cancellation, diminutive star brought out castmates to save fledgling series.

Asked about his reputation of being difficult to work with, the comedian responded: "I don't give a crap."

Characters debuted in January 1977.

Things didn't start well, but he eventually turned it around.

Band supplanted Michael Jackson at the top of the chart, officially bringing grunge mainstream.

'SNL' sketch from 1986 became part of fan lore in its own right.

The show premieres on Peacock in December.

Original cast member and 'Weekend Update' host left during show's second season.

Punk rock band and its fans laid waste to 'Saturday Night Live' on Oct. 31, 1981.