It’s comforting to young comedians when they know even huge stars like Eddie ... stand-up — once. Well, responded Meyers, maybe this story won’t be so helpful to young comedians after all ...

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

Eddie Murphy is an American actor and comedian. He first gained recognition as a stand-up comedian when he was a teenager and as a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984.