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
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
Eddie Murphy To Perform Stand-Up Comeback Set For CharityEddie Murphy To Perform Stand-Up Comeback Set For CharityEddie Murphy is back! Claire EptingClaire Epting
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
Eddie Murphy’s Most Memorable ‘SNL’ CharactersEddie Murphy’s Most Memorable ‘SNL’ CharactersFrom Buckwheat to Gumby, a look back at some of the funniest moments from 'SNL''s breakout '80s star.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
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
Netflix Is Making a ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Sequel With Eddie MurphyNetflix Is Making a ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Sequel With Eddie MurphyBananas in tailpipes for all!Matt SingerMatt Singer
When Eddie Murphy Debuted Gumby on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ DammitWhen Eddie Murphy Debuted Gumby on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ DammitThe green claymation figure marked the third time the 'SNL' star put his own spin on a beloved children's character.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