Top 25 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Members of All TimeTop 25 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Members of All TimeFor 50 years, the late-night sketch show has been a launching pad for some of entertainment's most famous stars. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
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
40 Years Ago: Buckwheat Is Shot, and 'SNL' Is There40 Years Ago: Buckwheat Is Shot, and 'SNL' Is ThereEddie Murphy helped kill off one of the show's most popular characters in March 1983.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Rankles Cast by Hosting 'SNL'40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Rankles Cast by Hosting 'SNL'Crossroads moment came as the show faltered after original producer Lorne Michaels' departure.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
When Eddie Murphy's Mister Robinson Met His Match in Mr. TWhen Eddie Murphy's Mister Robinson Met His Match in Mr. T'Saturday Night Live' sketch had quickly became a hit with audiences, if not Fred Rogers himself.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Eddie Murphy, Joe Piscopo Team Up to Take Down 'Ebony and Ivory'Eddie Murphy, Joe Piscopo Team Up to Take Down 'Ebony and Ivory'Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra give new spin on Paul McCartney's hit song.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
How 'Beverly Hills Cop II' Anticipated the Fall of Eddie MurphyHow 'Beverly Hills Cop II' Anticipated the Fall of Eddie MurphyThe film made money but presaged Murphy's creative decline in the '90s.Tyler SageTyler Sage
Eddie Murphy Set to Star in George Clinton BiopicEddie Murphy Set to Star in George Clinton BiopicIt's reportedly a "passion project" for the comedian. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Makes His First 'SNL' Appearance40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Makes His First 'SNL' AppearanceAs a background extra with zero lines, the comedian's first screen time gave no hint of his future stardom. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Tom Petty Song That 'Really Pissed Off' Eddie MurphyThe Tom Petty Song That 'Really Pissed Off' Eddie MurphyBob Dylan co-written lyrics allude to a bevy of late '80s hot-button topics.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin