Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy helped kill off one of the show's most popular characters in March 1983.

Crossroads moment came as the show faltered after original producer Lorne Michaels' departure.

'Saturday Night Live' sketch had quickly became a hit with audiences, if not Fred Rogers himself.

Bob Dylan co-written lyrics allude to a bevy of late '80s hot-button topics.

Movie restored the star's status after the failure of 'Best Defense.'