Eddie Murphy’s Most Memorable ‘SNL’ CharactersEddie Murphy’s Most Memorable ‘SNL’ CharactersFrom Buckwheat to Gumby, a look back at some of the funniest moments from 'SNL''s breakout '80s star.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Eddie Murphy Became the Fifth BeatleHow Eddie Murphy Became the Fifth BeatleClarence Walker claimed the Fab Four were once a quintet, until they fired him and stole his songs. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Eddie Murphy Impersonated Stevie Wonder on ‘SNL’When Eddie Murphy Impersonated Stevie Wonder on ‘SNL’Comedian did his impression of the soul legend only twice on the show.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Eddie Murphy Got Into James Brown’s Hot TubWhen Eddie Murphy Got Into James Brown’s Hot TubWhat happens when one of the funniest men in the world became the Hardest Working Man in Show Business? Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Eddie Murphy Debuted Velvet Jones on ‘Saturday Night Live’When Eddie Murphy Debuted Velvet Jones on ‘Saturday Night Live’The pimp-turned-pitchman was one of the star's most beloved characters.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Eddie Murphy Premiered Buckwheat on ‘Saturday Night Live’When Eddie Murphy Premiered Buckwheat on ‘Saturday Night Live’One of the comedian's most beloved 'SNL' characters was an adult version of the Little Rascal.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When ‘Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood’ Premiered on ‘Saturday Night Live’When ‘Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood’ Premiered on ‘Saturday Night Live’Eddie Murphy transported children's television to the ghetto.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Eddie Murphy Stayed Away From ‘Saturday Night Live’ for So LongWhy Eddie Murphy Stayed Away From ‘Saturday Night Live’ for So LongStar didn't appear on the show that made him famous for 31 years.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Leslie Jones Will Not Return to ‘Saturday Night Live’ This FallLeslie Jones Will Not Return to ‘Saturday Night Live’ This FallJones will instead focus on movie projects.ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
Eddie Murphy Is Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ For the First Time Since 1984Eddie Murphy Is Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ For the First Time Since 1984Murphy has returned to SNL just once in 30 years.Matt SingerMatt Singer