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
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’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
When Eddie Murphy Got Into James Brown’s Hot TubWhen Eddie Murphy Got Into James Brown’s Hot TubWhat happens when one of the funniest men in the world became the Hardest Working Man in Show Business? Dave LiftonDave Lifton
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