The Truth About Eddie Murphy's Empire | Black Comedy In America

When it comes to comedy, there's big, and then there's Eddie Murphy in the 1980s. In this episode of Black Comedy In America, we explore the unprecedented era when Eddie Murphy became the undisputed king of Hollywood. From keeping Saturday Night Live alive to transforming the action-comedy genre with Beverly Hills Cop, discover how Eddie broke every mold to become the biggest global movie star of the decade. Hosts: Chris Spencer, Tiffany Haddish Want more LOL! Network? Last Episode - https://youtu.be/T3ABeOfuqbc This Season - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEA9mf3ZJGFwhbqDrLWWOf4-iU01EZSEI In The Ring with Kevin Hart - https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLEA9mf3ZJGFxtCN91JrcMPi8dvg5Lg6qa?sbp=QAE%3D Real Husbands of Hollywood - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEA9mf3ZJGFzSBmuEfgTl4RG5BRN-zNoc Watch our FREE 24/7 Live Stream Channel, LOL! Stand-Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctyzvJLoid0 Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@LOLNetwork?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our podcasts: One Song - https://www.youtube.com/@OneSongPodcast ReLiving Single - https://www.youtube.com/@ReLivingSinglePodcast FOLLOW THE FUNNY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@LOLnetwork X: https://www.twitter.com/lolnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LOLNetwork Official Website: http://www.laughoutloud.com About LOL! Network: Laugh Out Loud, a Hartbeat company, is a comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world’s top comedian, Kevin Hart. LOL! Network delivers on a vision for the future of comedy with the mission of keeping the world laughing together. LOL! Network features a curated collection of the boldest and most legendary voices in comedy: stand-up, sketch, scripted, non-scripted, interviews, and more. Dope Comedy. Delivered Daily. Always On. Always Loud. Chapters 00:00 The GOAT 03:38 Tracy Morgan Enters 08:14 Did Eddie Save Saturday Night Live? 13:06 The Career Strategy "Standup → SNL → Movies" 15:17 First Time Meeting Eddie Murphy 19:19 The Movies Weren't Written as Comedies 21:54 Coming to America Breakdown 24:08 Beverly Hills Cop On Location 27:08 Beverly Hills Cop "#1 Box Office 1984" 29:18 The Crossover Without Compromising 32:25 The Black Pack & Cultivating Talent 35:36 Harlem Nights Explained 40:24 The Mark Twain Award 41:33 Legacy & Closing Tributes The Truth About Eddie Murphy's Empire | Black Comedy In America | E07 https://www.youtube.com/@LOLNetwork #Comedy #LOLNetwork #BlackComedyInAmerica #EddieMurphy