Directed by Andy Breckman, Claude Kerven. With Eddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy produces a compilation of his best sketches, impersonations and most memorable characters. Saturday Night Live Eddie Murphy clips rom the live DVD, courtesy of The PR Office. Eddie Murphy's return to Saturday Night Livefor the show's 40th anniversary special last weekend was supposed to be punctuated by him playing Bill Cosby in a. Edward Regan Eddie Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American comedian, actor, writer, singer, and director. Box-office takes from Murphy's films make him the 4th. Former Saturday Night Live cast member Norm Macdonald has finally explained what was up with Eddie Murphy’s awkward SNL 40 appearance. Macdonald tweeted. So, what did David Spade say that bothered Murphy so much that he turned away from the show that made him a star? Murphy actually discussed this with Rolling Stone in. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 22, 2011. Category. Entertainment; License. Standard YouTube License [The above video has been edited from what aired live.] When Eddie Murphy took the stage during the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special this past weekend. UPDATE: Bill Cosby has released the following statement in regard to Eddie Murphy's decision not to lampoon him on SNL 40 (via NBC News): I am very appreciative of. In the early 80's, Saturday Night Live was coming back alive and the reason was Eddie Murphy. It's all here - Gumby, Buckwheat, Little Richard Simmons, and a dip in.