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Eddie Murphy Declined to Play Bill Cosby on SNL 40 — collider.com

NBC’s SNL 40th anniversary special was a huge hit for the network, earning the highest-watched ratings of any non-sports primetime telecast in nearly a decade. It was also a huge hit for fans, delivering a handful of great sketches, an A-list roster of celebrity appearances, and a delightful assemblage of the most beloved comedians of our time. If there was a sore spot for many viewers, it was Eddie Murphy‘s disappointing return to the show. While Murphy is credited for keeping the show alive during Lorne Michaels‘ five-year hiatus in the ’80s, he hadn’t set foot on the SNL stages for over 30 years, so fans were understandably expecting a triumphant return. However, after a lengthy introduction from Chris Rock, Murphy appeared on stage for just over a minute, mostly just to clap and say thanks for the memories. So, what happened?

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