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Eddie Murphy's SNL Return: Michael Che's Stressful Challenge

1/3/2026

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Michael Che, an SNL cast member, describes Eddie Murphy, a longtime SNL star, returning after 35 years as his most stressful day.
The Netflix documentary Being Eddie follows Che as he works to ensure Murphy's appearance goes well, a moment celebrated by Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock.
Murphy originally left SNL in 1995 after a joke by David Spade.
Spade acknowledged their feud but reconciled during the show's 50th-anniversary special.

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Story summary

Michael Che, an SNL cast member, describes Eddie Murphy, a longtime SNL star, returning after 35 years as his most stressful day.
The Netflix documentary Being Eddie follows Che as he works to ensure Murphy's appearance goes well, a moment celebrated by Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock.
Murphy originally left SNL in 1995 after a joke by David Spade.
Spade acknowledged their feud but reconciled during the show's 50th-anniversary special.