When Eddie Murphy debuted on SNL in 1980, he instantly became the show’s biggest star — in large part because of the ...

And his origin was Saturday Night Live, and it’s a great training ground for some of the greatest entertainers that we’ve ever seen. And I think Eddie Murphy is at the top of that list.

As Saturday Night Live celebrates its landmark 50th season, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is reflecting on her early years on the show.

Eddie Murphy once rejected drugs offered by Robin Williams and John Belushi when he was just starting out in Hollywood.

Jay Pharoah proved to be a skilled impressionist during his era on “SNL” (2010-16), with impersonations of everyone from ...

Morgan Freeman and Ernest Borgnine - SNL At this point ... It’s easy to see why Eddie Murphy became a superstar. His characters and sketches felt original and unique. Only he could’ve brought ...

As “Saturday Night Live” embarks on its 50th season ... making him a beloved figure. Another standout, Eddie Murphy, became a superstar through his original and unique sketches that resonated ...

and delivered to the likes of Henry Winkler and Eddie Murphy. Wayans would work alongside the latter in 1984 action-comedy Beverly Hills Cop, and would later succeed Murphy on Saturday Night Live.