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
‘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
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
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
The Best Dramatic Performances By Comedians in MoviesThe Best Dramatic Performances By Comedians in MoviesActing isn't all fun and games. Claire EptingClaire Epting
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
Eddie Murphy Is Doing ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ After ‘Coming 2 America’Eddie Murphy Is Doing ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ After ‘Coming 2 America’Axel Foley: The Force Awakens.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Why Eddie Murphy Stayed Away From ‘Saturday Night Live’ for So LongWhy Eddie Murphy Stayed Away From ‘Saturday Night Live’ for So LongStar didn't appear on the show that made him famous for 31 years.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
35 Years Ago: Even Eddie Murphy Realizes ‘Best Defense’ ‘Sucked Real Bad’35 Years Ago: Even Eddie Murphy Realizes ‘Best Defense’ ‘Sucked Real Bad’Star was written into movie as afterthought, and he publicly trashed it shortly after film disappeared from theaters. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
One Los Angeles Deli Became McDowell’s, The Fast Food Join From ‘Coming to America,’ For HalloweenOne Los Angeles Deli Became McDowell’s, The Fast Food Join From ‘Coming to America,’ For HalloweenLos Angeles’ Fat Sal’s transformed into the fast food joint from the Eddie Murphy comedy for the holiday — and the pictures are amazing.Matt SingerMatt Singer