Eddie Murphy..i Had To Look Twice
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By Associated Press, Nov 04, 2012 10:11 AM EST
LOS ANGELES However riotous the Eddie Murphy stories from Arsenio Hall, Tracy Morgan, Adam Sandler and Russell Brand, the highlight of Spike TVs tribute to Eddie Murphy was the comedians duet with Stevie Wonder.
Murphy joined the subject of one of his most classic impressions for a rousing rendition of Wonders 1973 hit Higher Ground during the taping of the Spike TV special Eddie Murphy: One Night Only, which is set to air Nov. 14. The Roots served as the house band.
Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry, Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock and Keenan Ivory Wayans were also among those paying tribute to Murphy Saturday at the Saban Theater.
Accompanied by his glamour model girlfriend Paige Butcher, Murphy beamed throughout the two-hour program Saturday, saying he was touched by the tribute.
I am a very, very bitter man, he said with a beguiling smile. I dont get touched easily, and I am really touched.
Morgan called Murphy my comic hero and came onstage wearing a replica of Murphys red leather suit from his standup show Delirious.
He set the tone for the whole industry a long time ago, Morgan said before Saturdays tribute. He inspired me in a fearless way.
Sandler said he was still in high school when he first saw Delirious, which he described as one of the most legendary standup specials of all time.
Everybody on the planet wanted to be Eddie, he said. He funnier than us. Hes cooler than any of us.
Samuel L. Jackson said Murphy changed the course of American film history by giving Jackson his first speaking role on the big screen, in 1988s Coming to America.
If it werent for Eddie, we might not have all the wonderful films that Ive made, Jackson said.
He is a true movie star, Jackson continued, lauding Murphys performance in 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop. You became an inspiration for all young African-American actors.
The program featured clips of Murphys standup shows, his film appearances in Shrek and Nutty Professor and his work on Saturday Night Live.
Murphy insisted before the tribute that he is retired.
Im just a retired old song and dance man, he said, adding that he only makes rare appearances these days. Thats what you do when youre retired: You come out every now and then and talk about the old days.
The 51-year-old entertainer took the stage at the conclusion of the tribute to say that he was moved by the honor.
This is really a touching moving thing, and I really appreciate it, he said. You know what its like when you have something like this? You know when they sing happy birthday to you? Its like that for, like, two hours... and I am Eddied out.
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LOS ANGELES However riotous the Eddie Murphy stories from Arsenio Hall, Tracy Morgan, Adam Sandler and Russell Brand, the highlight of Spike TVs tribute to Eddie Murphy was the comedians duet with Stevie Wonder.
Murphy joined the subject of one of his most classic impressions for a rousing rendition of Wonders 1973 hit Higher Ground during the taping of the Spike TV special Eddie Murphy: One Night Only, which is set to air Nov. 14. The Roots served as the house band.
Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry, Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock and Keenan Ivory Wayans were also among those paying tribute to Murphy Saturday at the Saban Theater.
Accompanied by his glamour model girlfriend Paige Butcher, Murphy beamed throughout the two-hour program Saturday, saying he was touched by the tribute.
I am a very, very bitter man, he said with a beguiling smile. I dont get touched easily, and I am really touched.
Morgan called Murphy my comic hero and came onstage wearing a replica of Murphys red leather suit from his standup show Delirious.
He set the tone for the whole industry a long time ago, Morgan said before Saturdays tribute. He inspired me in a fearless way.
Sandler said he was still in high school when he first saw Delirious, which he described as one of the most legendary standup specials of all time.
Everybody on the planet wanted to be Eddie, he said. He funnier than us. Hes cooler than any of us.
Samuel L. Jackson said Murphy changed the course of American film history by giving Jackson his first speaking role on the big screen, in 1988s Coming to America.
If it werent for Eddie, we might not have all the wonderful films that Ive made, Jackson said.
He is a true movie star, Jackson continued, lauding Murphys performance in 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop. You became an inspiration for all young African-American actors.
The program featured clips of Murphys standup shows, his film appearances in Shrek and Nutty Professor and his work on Saturday Night Live.
Murphy insisted before the tribute that he is retired.
Im just a retired old song and dance man, he said, adding that he only makes rare appearances these days. Thats what you do when youre retired: You come out every now and then and talk about the old days.
The 51-year-old entertainer took the stage at the conclusion of the tribute to say that he was moved by the honor.
This is really a touching moving thing, and I really appreciate it, he said. You know what its like when you have something like this? You know when they sing happy birthday to you? Its like that for, like, two hours... and I am Eddied out.
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Apparently, they've split up (I hadn't heard the news). I believe his new girlfriend, Paige once dated Russell Simmons and model Tyson Beckford.
Probably waiting for him at home
. Johnny, at one point, loved in his guesthouse (true story 
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isn't there already an eddie murphy thread?
Yes, Here...
http://forum.purseblog.com/celebrit...rocsi-diaz-754277.html?highlight=eddie+murphy
these need to be merged
Yes, Here...
http://forum.purseblog.com/celebrit...rocsi-diaz-754277.html?highlight=eddie+murphy
these need to be merged
Awww, I missed it (traveling), but told DH to record it. Eager to watch it, once back at home! Did you see Jamie Foxx's part?
