Eddie Murphy accuses David Spade of racism, says he was target of 'SNL' joke. Details here
Eddie Murphy opened with the 'New York Times' in an interview and shared how he suffered painful «cheap shots» during his career. One such instance involved a joke David Spade made on «Saturday Night Live» (SNL). Murphy remembered being extremely insulted by Spade's joke in 1995 during Saturday Night Live's «Hollywood Minute» segment. «Look children, it's a falling star,» was the joke that surfaced after Murphy's «Vampire in Brooklyn» failed. It made fun of his declining career. As a key player in the history of Saturday Night Live, Murphy perceived this as a personal betrayal.
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Racist and betrayal sentiments
In the interview, Murphy expressed disappointment and called Spade's remark «racist» as well as «a cheap shot.» Such jokes, in his opinion, should never have been allowed, especially on a program where he was a major contributor to its success. Murphy pointed out that the decision to air such a joke involved multiple approvals, which made him feel further targeted.
Reconciliation and aftermath
Murphy didn't appear on 'Saturday Night Live' again for thirty years after the event. But in the end, he made amends with Spade and the other individuals, triumphantly returning to host the program in 2019 and making an appearance in its 40th-anniversary special in 2015. Murphy stressed that in spite of his previous complaints, he still has a good working relationship with Spade, Lorne Michaels, the creator of Saturday Night Live, and other cast members, as reported by 'Variety.'
