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
When Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo Teamed Up to Take Down ‘Ebony and Ivory’When Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo Teamed Up to Take Down ‘Ebony and Ivory’Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra give new spin on Paul McCartney's hit song.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
‘Coming 2 America’ Now Coming 2 Amazon Prime Instead of Theaters‘Coming 2 America’ Now Coming 2 Amazon Prime Instead of TheatersIn another blockbuster deal, the highly anticipated comedy sequel is skipping theaters.Matt SingerMatt Singer
37 Years Ago: ‘SNL’ Kills Buckwheat and Skewers the News Media37 Years Ago: ‘SNL’ Kills Buckwheat and Skewers the News MediaThe late-night show featured sensationalized "news coverage" surrounding the assassination of Eddie Murphy's popular character. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Eddie Murphy Brings Gumby, Mr. Robinson, Buckwheat Back to ‘SNL’Eddie Murphy Brings Gumby, Mr. Robinson, Buckwheat Back to ‘SNL’‘80s superstar brings back Mr. Robinson, Gumby, Buckwheat and Velvet Jones characters.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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 ‘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
The ‘Coming to America’ Sequel Is Officially Happening, Eddie Murphy to StarThe ‘Coming to America’ Sequel Is Officially Happening, Eddie Murphy to StarCraig Brewer will direct Murphy in the long-awaited sequel to the ’80s classic.Matt SingerMatt Singer