40 Years Ago: Buckwheat Is Shot, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ Is There40 Years Ago: Buckwheat Is Shot, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ Is ThereEddie Murphy helped kill off one of the show's most popular characters in March 1983.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
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
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