Rewatch 8 iconic Eddie Murphy Saturday Night Live characters before he returns as host
Murphy’s 1980-1984 stint on the show’s cast is often credited withduring a rough transition period when creator Lorne Michaels departed along with nearly the entire cast and writing staff, and the ratings took a huge hit under new producer Jean Doumanian. Murphy, who started on the show at just 19 years old, proved to be a bright spot in the new cast and whenchanged leadership yet again , Murphy and Joe Piscopo were the only players who made it to season 7.
wanting to bring back classic impressions like Gumby and Buckwheat, it only makes sense to revisit some of the comedian’s greatest hits before the big night.Mister Robinson’s teachings may not have been parent-approved, but hey, kids would’ve learned words like “bastard” and “scumbucket” eventually. Plus, viewers could never see Robinson as totally crooked; Murphy’s parody of a street-smart Fred Rogers was too beguiling, and it remains one of the comedian’s most iconic recurring characters.
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