Eddie Murphy: One Night Only pays homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, through the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time and featuring his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live including Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson and James Brown.
Acting
Murphy's impressions remain razor-sharp decades later.
Production
Star-studded tribute format with genuine industry love.
Editing
Seamless blend of archival SNL footage and present-day reflections.
Director
Robert Cohen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This special was filmed at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, the same venue where Murphy recorded his infamous Raw special in 1987.
The tribute arrived during Murphy's post-Dreamgirls Oscar nomination glow, strategically positioning him for career rehabilitation before his 2019 comeback with Dolemite.
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