James Brown liked Eddie Murphy’s celebrity hot tub skit on “Saturday Night Live” so much that he suggested the comedian play him in a biopic. Murphy explained to Jimmy Fallon on “The ...

Eddie Murphy starred inSNL’s “James Brown Celebrity Hot Tub Party” in 1983 When Murphy was a cast member on SNL from 1980 to 1984, the comedian transformed into James Brown multiple times.

Eddie Murphy remains arguably the greatest cast member in Saturday Night Live history. Here are ten of his best moments, sketches, and characters.

It’s been more than 35 years since Eddie Murphy put away his Gumby costume, emptied the drain on “James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party” and bid farewell to the cast of “Saturday Night ...

Oh please, do the hot tub skit! Yes, Eddie Murphy is returning to Saturday Night Live for the NBC comedy show's 40th anniversary special on Feb. 15.