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
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Rankles Cast by Hosting ‘SNL’40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Rankles Cast by Hosting ‘SNL’Crossroads moment came as the show faltered after original producer Lorne Michaels' departure.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy’s Mister Robinson Meets His Match in Mr. T40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy’s Mister Robinson Meets His Match in Mr. T'Saturday Night Live' sketch had quickly became a hit with audiences, if not Fred Rogers himself.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
The Tom Petty Song That ‘Really Pissed Off’ Eddie MurphyThe Tom Petty Song That ‘Really Pissed Off’ Eddie MurphyBob Dylan co-written lyrics allude to a bevy of late '80s hot-button topics.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
35 Years Ago: ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Puts Eddie Murphy Back on Top35 Years Ago: ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Puts Eddie Murphy Back on TopMovie restored the star's status after the failure of 'Best Defense.'Tyler SageTyler Sage