Eddie Murphy to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ Following Awkward 40th Anniversary Appearance

Yes, it's happening, folks! Despite delivering an oh, so awkward appearance on the famed Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary special, Eddie Murphy is set to prove to the world that he is still one of the funniest guys around. Therefore, the comedian has signed on to host an episode of SNL sometime next month.

Murphy was undoubtedly one of the guys who saved Saturday Night Live back in the 80s; he eventually (and quickly) blew up to become one of the most famous names to come out of the show. But as the years went on we started seeing less and less of him –– perhaps as the movies became less and less enjoyable.

Regardless, the man is still (hopefully) filled with funny. And maybe we'll be able to see some of that on his upcoming episode of SNL.

As we all know, the Beverly Hills Cop star made headlines when it was announced that he was going to be returning to the iconic NBC stage after a 30-plus year absence. Then he made headlines again when his appearance was pretty, well, boring. In his 90-second passing moment, Murphy took to the stage sans a plan, thanked the crowd and the show, and ... that's pretty much it.

Check out the awkward appearance here:

So, how will Murphy's hosting gig stack up against his 40th anniversary appearance? Let's hope it's a tad more entertaining. Of course, if the producers and Lorne Michaels somehow manage to throw in some sketches of Gumby and Mister Robinson's Neighborhood then we've got no doubt there will be sort of funny involved...

Readers, are you psyched for Murphy's triumphant return (after the initial return, of course) to Saturday Night Live?

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