- Saturday Night Live welcomed Eddie Murphy back last night after over 30 years.Murphy launched his career on SNL in the 80s and went on to be a hit at stand-up, in the movies, and even as a recording artist. He created so many memorable characters during his SNL tenure, many of whom Murphy brought back.
Fellow comics Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and Traci Morgan joined Eddie during the opening monologue. The cold open was about the recent Democratic debate, with numerous cast members doing candidates like Biden, Warren and Sanders, who participated in this week's debate.
The impressions were mostly spot-on, but the bit wasn't that funny.
Things really didn't start getting fun until Murphy brought back his take-off on Mister Rogers, called "Mister Robinson's Neighborhood." It was easily the funniest bit for the entire show, with Murphy updating his Mister Robinson to a more modern neighborhood.
More Murphy when Eddie brought back his famous Buckwheat character, straight from the Little Rascals short films. This time Buckwheat was The Masked Singer, wearing a corn on the cob costume.
Murphy also brought out his Velvet Jones character, with Velvet playing Black Jeopardy. Luckily, Murphy was in most of the skits. Without him, the show wasn't funny. When Eddie played Gumby again, during the tired "news" segment, he brought humor and energy. Otherwise the news bits, especially the lame Pete Davidson, brought nothing to the table. Why Davidson is on the show is beyond me, this generation's Adam Sandler. Most of the bit was spent watching the cast members laughing at their own unfunny jokes.
The musical guest was Lizzo, a heavyset black chick who raps, with numerous dancers squiggling around her. No talent crap, IMO
Eddie Murphy not only was funny and fresh last night, he also brought back memories for long-time SNL viewers who remember his iconic skits. It didn't seem to get the huge laughs in the studio, and maybe that's because most millennials and younger don't remember characters like Mister Robinson, Gumby or Velvet Jones. Hopefully they U- Tube old SNL episodes featuring Murphy.
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Everyone is picking Dallas today in the big game at the Linc vs the Eagles. Even old Eagle die-hards Ray Didinger and Dick Vermeil are picking the hated Cowboys.
But Dallas is 7-7, the same as Philadelphia. I get it that Dallas scored big against the Rams last week. But the Rams aren't making the playoffs this season.
I also get it that the Eagles have been wildly inconsistent and injury-riddled this season, losing to the likes of the woeful Dolphins. But Dallas lost to the equally terrible Jets.
Cowboy QB Dak Prescott is banged up with a shoulder injury. Carson Wentz is playing well, with new offensive weapons Greg Ward and Boston Scott. Turnovers and penalties will be key. The Birds need to get defensive pressure on Prescott. The Eagle secondary must tackle well and not give up big plays to the Dallas receivers.
Most of all, the Philly fans will be juiced, after a full day of tailgating and drinking. We gate the Cowboys and all they stand for. This game is do-or-die. Win and the Eagles have a great shot on winning the NFC East, and playing a playoff home game. Lose and they are out.
If Dallas loses, look for major changes by owner Jerry Jones.
I'm taking the Eagles, despite my head saying no. Sorry, I just can't take Dallas at any time. Plus I really believe the Eagles have a fighter's chance to win.
Eagles 23 Cowboys 20
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Should we say "Merry Christmas" when it seems everyone around us is saying the politically correct "Happy Holidays?"
Everyone who works at the local malls are programmed to greet shoppers with "Happy Holidays!" When I responded "Merry Christmas," they replied "Merry Christmas" back.
I don't care what anyone else does. I'm saying "Merry Christmas" and keeping Christ in Christmas.
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