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
‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ Is Finally Happening‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ Is Finally HappeningIs Axel Foley finally back?Matt SingerMatt Singer
When the Sixth ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season Ended in ChaosWhen the Sixth ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season Ended in ChaosTurnover behind and in front of the camera led to an unusual finale. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
‘Coming 2 America’ Is Back in First Sequel Trailer‘Coming 2 America’ Is Back in First Sequel TrailerThat barbershop looks awfully familiar.Matt SingerMatt Singer
‘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
37 Years Ago: ‘SNL’ Kills Buckwheat and Skewers the News Media37 Years Ago: ‘SNL’ Kills Buckwheat and Skewers the News MediaThe late-night show featured sensationalized "news coverage" surrounding the assassination of Eddie Murphy's popular character. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
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 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
Eddie Murphy Is Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ For the First Time Since 1984Eddie Murphy Is Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ For the First Time Since 1984Murphy has returned to SNL just once in 30 years.Matt SingerMatt Singer
The ‘Coming to America’ Sequel Is Officially Happening, Eddie Murphy to StarThe ‘Coming to America’ Sequel Is Officially Happening, Eddie Murphy to StarCraig Brewer will direct Murphy in the long-awaited sequel to the ’80s classic.Matt SingerMatt Singer