Eddie Murphy

The pimp-turned-pitchman was one of the star's most beloved characters.

One of the comedian's most beloved 'SNL' characters was an adult version of the Little Rascal.

Eddie Murphy transported children's television to the ghetto.

Star didn't appear on the show that made him famous for 31 years.

Star was written into movie as afterthought, and he publicly trashed it shortly after film disappeared from theaters.