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[Ninja Scooter]

Bill Simmons did a podcast with James Miller, the author of Live From New York, who was actually at the show and the after party and he echoed the sentiment that Eddie's appearance was the biggest disappointment. Simmons' brought up the idea that maybe Murphy is just not confident in that role anymore or with that type of comedy but Miller's idea was that Eddie just feels like he's above all of that. Like the SNL stuff was so long ago that he just has no interest in revisiting it or doing skits or characters anymore.

 

[Extra Sauce]

I feel like Eddie Murphy gave up on being funny a long time ago, and Sunday night's special was a perfect representation of that.

 

[Cheebo]

where are you guys watching the special, nbc has a 1 hour special "part one" cant find the other parts.

I think most watched it live or on demand.

 

[Jag]

Bill Simmons did a podcast with James Miller, the author of Live From New York, who was actually at the show and the after party and he echoed the sentiment that Eddie's appearance was the biggest disappointment. Simmons' brought up the idea that maybe Murphy is just not confident in that role anymore or with that type of comedy but Miller's idea was that Eddie just feels like he's above all of that. Like the SNL stuff was so long ago that he just has no interest in revisiting it or doing skits or characters anymore.

Didn't he say something like he felt like he was back in HS or something. He was very young on SNL and didn't become the breakout star until he left. I'm not surprised he didn't feel a connection to the show. I blame both the show and Murphy for his lame appearance. Better if they just used him to introduce an act like Keith Richards introducing Macca. Which was really cool.

 

[BFIB]

Really enjoyed the special. Lost it during the "in memoriam" and they showed Jon Lovitz.

He's so underrated.

 

[Cheebo]

Didn't he say something like he felt like he was back in HS or something. He was very young on SNL and didn't become the breakout star until he left.

That isn't true, he became a breakout star while on the show. He was so huge he even hosted it while a cast member. Raw, 48 Hours, and Trading Places all happened while he was still a cast member.

 

[Akahige]

How long did they spend rehearsing and writing this show, it's possible Eddie Murphy wasn't around to do anything other than what he did.

where are you guys watching the special, nbc has a 1 hour special "part one" cant find the other parts.

Should work here on Nbc website

But you might have found it already.

 

[Jag]

That isn't true, he became a breakout star while on the show. He was so huge he even hosted it while a cast member. Raw, 48 Hours, and Trading Places all happened while he was still a cast member.

I guess they did. I didn't remember that. It was a long time ago!

 

[SlowRevolution]

Norm's talking about some behind the scenes stuff on Twitter (@normmacdonald), it's great.

He wanted Eddie Murphy to play Bill Cosby on Celebrity Jeopardy. Brett Ratner was the middle man between the two of them and he couldn't convince Eddie to do it.

 

[Vyer]

Norm's talking about some behind the scenes stuff on Twitter (@normmacdonald), it's great.

He wanted Eddie Murphy to play Bill Cosby on Celebrity Jeopardy. Brett Ratner was the middle man between the two of them and he couldn't convince Eddie to do it.

Just read that series of tweets. Good stuff. Would have been interesting to see.

Also like what McDonald considers Celebrity Jeopardy to be 'about.'

 

[blakep267]

Yeah it kinda makes sense. Eddie would've been doing what Spade and co did to him, so why be a hypocrite.

 

[Sanjuro]

Jello pudding eating mother fucker.

 

[Blader]

Just watched it myself, pretty fun special. Eddie looked visibly uncomfortable so not surprising he didn't want to do anything. Loved Wayne's World, Celebrity Jeopardy (especially Norm and Connery), the Sandler/Samberg short, and Jerry and Larry's back-and-forths.

Norm's talking about some behind the scenes stuff on Twitter (@normmacdonald), it's great.

He wanted Eddie Murphy to play Bill Cosby on Celebrity Jeopardy. Brett Ratner was the middle man between the two of them and he couldn't convince Eddie to do it.

lol, Norm is the best thing to happen to Twitter.

 

[GekigangerV]

Norm's talking about some behind the scenes stuff on Twitter (@normmacdonald), it's great.

He wanted Eddie Murphy to play Bill Cosby on Celebrity Jeopardy. Brett Ratner was the middle man between the two of them and he couldn't convince Eddie to do it.

That Celebrity Jeopardy breakdown is great. I didn't know that he took it from SCTV.

Also nice to see him talk about the Rolling Stone list as well. He took the high road for sure.

But that doesn't make the list any less Ridiculous, completely ridiculous!

Norm has history will Cosby as well, which made a great story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG2_fd-sgJM

 

[fallengorn]

Here's a record of the tweets if anyone wanted to go through them: http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/norm-macdonald-eddie-murphy-was-to-be-cosby-in-celebri-1686686768

 

[Aesius]

Norm is supposedly writing an autobiography. And if his Twitter ramblings are any indication, it will be incredible.

 

[Friend of Sonic]

Norm is supposedly writing an autobiography. And if his Twitter ramblings are any indication, it will be incredible.

I can't wait for this. It's gotta be coming this year based on how long he's been writing it.

 

[AxelFoley]

Yeah it kinda makes sense. Eddie would've been doing what Spade and co did to him, so why be a hypocrite.

Props to Eddie for that. And it explains his appearance.

Jello pudding eating mother fucker.

I see what you did there.

 

[Sanjuro]

I still find it weird that Keenan did the impersonation. Cosby basically was grooming him during the Fat Albert film.

 

[AlphaSnake]

Jim Breuer explains how David Spade and Eddie Murphy settled their beef over the "Fallen Star" joke in the 1990s when Vampire in Brooklyn came out. Jimmy Fallon is the first voice, Breuer finishes the story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km_pDZpttRw

Honestly, Eddie Murphy needed to tone his ego down. Comedy is a fair game.

 

[Sanjuro]

Jim Breuer explains how David Spade and Eddie Murphy settled their beef over the "Fallen Star" joke in the 1990s when Vampire in Brooklyn came out. Jimmy Fallon is the first voice, Breuer finishes the story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km_pDZpttRw

Honestly, Eddie Murphy needed to tone his ego down. Comedy is a fair game.

He has become the landlord.

 

[Extra Sauce]

Jim Breuer explains how David Spade and Eddie Murphy settled their beef over the "Fallen Star" joke in the 1990s when Vampire in Brooklyn came out. Jimmy Fallon is the first voice, Breuer finishes the story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km_pDZpttRw

Honestly, Eddie Murphy needed to tone his ego down. Comedy is a fair game.

This story reminds me that there hasn't been a "dangerous" comic on SNL in a long ass time. Someone with a meaner streak like Spade and Norm.

 

[Cheebo]

This story reminds me that there hasn't been a "dangerous" comic on SNL in a long ass time. Someone with a meaner streak like Spade and Norm.

Yeah that is a good point. Chevy Chase fit that mold as well.

 

[Blader]

I still find it weird that Keenan did the impersonation. Cosby basically was grooming him during the Fat Albert film.

Maybe he didn't feel so indebted anymore to an (alleged) rapist.

 

[Cheebo]

I still find it weird that Keenan did the impersonation. Cosby basically was grooming him during the Fat Albert film.

Why is it weird? It turned out Cosby raped a large amount of women. I don't see why he'd still be loyal to him after that.

 

[Sanjuro]

Why is it weird? It turned out Cosby raped a large amount of women. I don't see why he'd still be loyal to him after that.

I never suggested that he would remain loyal.

They both were close in their Cosby-lore during the filming of that picture. It just feels odd in the grand scheme of things. I appreciated it more than if Murphy did it.

 

[WordAssassin]

It's interesting to read how they thought that, had Eddie done it, the Cosby bit would have brought the house down. But with Keenan, you can barely hear anyone laugh. I wonder if it's because they [the audience] didn't think it's funny, or because they didn't immediately get the joke, or if they [the writers] thought it would kill specifically because it was Eddie doing it.

Also, the description of the gag is very different from what happened, "Cosby" was supposed to come out and not say anything until he started mixing the drink but when they actually did it he's making noises from the very start. Didn't give it time to sink in.

 

[vatstep]

NBC is replaying this tomorrow (Friday) night in case you missed it the first time or want to watch again.

 

[Battersea Power Station]

Also, the description of the gag is very different from what happened, "Cosby" was supposed to come out and not say anything until he started mixing the drink but when they actually did it he's making noises from the very start. Didn't give it time to sink in.

That's as good an example as any of why current SNL doesn't work. They don't understand how to construct a joke.

 

[HowZatOZ]

Crazy to think just how many amazing people have come from SNL. So much crazy talent.

 

[kingocfs]

Kyle Mooney interviewing people about SNL 40.

Fred Armistad

 

[Bread]

Kyle Mooney interviewing people about SNL 40.

Fred Armistad

YES

holy fuck yes

Kyle is such an amazing character

 

[Bgamer90]

Kyle Mooney interviewing people about SNL 40.

Fred Armistad

Came here to post this. Very funny.

 

[Rebel Leader]

What a travesty that they didn't let Norm do Update.

On the other hand, thank god Victoria Jackson wasn't there.

I had to google her name.

Found this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0cuVeuQ73s


..........oh...

 

[lamaroo]

Kyle Mooney interviewing people about SNL 40.

Fred Armistad

I love Kyle Mooney, he was the best part of Hello Ladies too.

 

[Noisepurge]

snl page on youtube has the special but its 2h 30mins? what/where's the extra hour?

 

[Aiii]

snl page on youtube has the special but its 2h 30mins? what/where's the extra hour?

You mean the commercials breaks?

 

[hoverboarder]

I still find it weird that Keenan did the impersonation. Cosby basically was grooming him during the Fat Albert film.

Also for years on All That in the 90s. I remember this one skit where he played "The Wizard of Coz."

Here is a set pic of it, 20 years ago. Keenan in the middle in a Coz sweater.

 

[Blader]

snl page on youtube has the special but its 2h 30mins? what/where's the extra hour?

The extra hour was commercials.

 

[Noisepurge]

You mean the commercials breaks?

The extra hour was commercials.

hahaha, oh wow thanks for clearing that up, not going to miss those.

 

[xXBetter Off DadXx]

Kyle Mooney interviewing people about SNL 40.

Fred Armistad

So good. I wish Kyle and Beck would do more Good Neighbor Stuff on the show. Looks like Nick is a writer now too.