And they all pretty much got to work with him in some form! From the Wayans Family to Martin Lawrence to Dave Chappelle. And he never let that go to his head.
Venezuelans love Eddy Murphy. Everytime his movies came out we had a great family time. Everybody was laughing, neighbors came over to our house to watch the movies with us, and a small tv turn out be as good as a movie theather. ❤🇻🇪
I'm 54 years old now, but I remember this episode of Late Night just like I remember yesterday. I was 21 years old at the time, still living at my mom's house. I was laughing like crazy when Eddie mentioned his bodyguard "Fruity," counts the rooms in his house. It's so hard to believe, but that was 33 years ago. Wow! (at 6:59)
@@123nme1 No they don’t silly, it’s just to get a rise out of the audience. Lol. Why do specific people think the world revolves around them and that a whole demographic would have a laser focus on them? A lot of fucking self-importance man. You’re one of 8billion people in earth, me or you if gone tomorrow, the wheels keep turnin
I watched this on the very night it was on TV. The best bit is after the ad break. Eddie totally shuts Dave down with the line of questions he's asking. It was brilliant.
they ain't shit compared to Eddie - Eddie is NOT just a stand up comedian, he's a GENIUS. He's comedy's PRINCE. Touched by god, destined for greatness EARLY ON and a once in TEN LIFETIMES artist.
I believe most hosts look like they dislike Eddie but I think they love him. Eddie interviews are less scripted than others. You'd have to be quick, witty, and strong becuase he can take over your show.
whateverpbk Right! As a 90s baby I wish I witness raw talent like this live... So much respect for Murphy Pryor and Rickles my top 3 fav back in the day ( not my generation )
The bleeding envy that so many of these hosts had for Eddie. Meshed with subtle racism. Constantly reverting to his salary, homes, and attire. Rather than his career, upcoming projects, the pressures of fame, the right woman. Anything other than materialism.
Nah. Dave did it plenty with Donald Trump in an interview and possibly others who live flashy or glam lives. Factor in that the masses who watch celebrity talk shows, continue to dream it for themselves and or judge when the juicy details are answered. Dave asks mostly to satisfy their curiosty and maybe a little of his own.
So stupid, everything is interpreted as racism now...thinking that way is racist in itself...This is how Letterman always interviewed EVERYBODY you damn fool.
Letterman is quite the personality he can even make Eddie Murphy feel uncomfortable. Murphy had no clue about the premiere yet they spent 10 minutes on it so you got a lot of "i don't know" from Eddie, brilliant, he sure took CBS to the bank with his $600 Million contract.
I love watching these old episodes. I didn't notice this so much as a kid but, the production was rough back then. It was hard for the producer and cameraman to keep Dave in frame the numerous times he would stand up. The feel of the convo eventually worked out but it seemed kind of awkward in the beginning. Great video.
It seemed like Eddie was uncomfortable in this, and on the Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson 1983 clip. At this point in his career in 1986, he's done: SNL, 48 Hours, Delirious, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, a pop album, SNL again, and now The Golden Child. He was around 25 years old here, he still hasn't made: Raw and Coming to America etc...
Notice, too, how in both the Johnny Carson clip and this, how obsessed these guys are with what's in Eddie's pocket. "What are you doing with your money?" "How much did your house cost?" I love that Eddie turned it around on him. "How much does YOUR house cost?" So so weird.
nailah783 Since he specified “TV” we can assume he already knows that Letterman is on Netflix. I also miss Letterman on TV, I think he was funnier there than on Netflix.
@@TopStrikerMaverick you really don't have anything better to do? Why are you talking to me about your assumptions? I don't really care that much. All I did was state a fact, and you're trying to bait me into a conversation. Move along please.
haha these comments are literally hilarious.... He stopped because he has so much money he could give a fuck about working. He has publicly said thats the only reason he stopped. And now that hes been gone so long hes scared it will ruin his image of being so iconic.
Back when Eddie Murphy was on top of his game both as a comedian and a movie star. I like the Beverly Hills Cop movies, Coming To America and The Golden Child. Those movies were the best Eddie Murphy- movies, in my opinion. :)
Both Carson and Letterman always asked Eddie about his money, I never understood that. They never asked Burr Reynolds, Bob Hope & etc that question. But I loved how Eddie kept it cool, he knew the deal. Though he had every right to say " None of your business ", he'd keep it cool and flip it on them. "You gotta house in Malibu...". Love Eddie for that 👍🏽👑
This was the begining of the end for Eddie Murphy's big success. What I think happened is multiple things. I think tastes changed in America, so as he wavered here more needed to be done overseas which I'm not sure happened effectively for him. I also think he became more full of himself with handlers and hanger ons. Having too much money and success can do that. He became more isolated from what made him funny to begin with which was the street, but that can happen to anyone moving up over time. I think the biggest thing that happened is he didn't get much better. He started producing more out of touch clunkers like this film Golden Child. It wasn't awful, but it wasn't Trading Places either. Keep in mind he has plenty of money, still does things in entertainment himself, and probably produces other material-all of which could be quite good.
I remember seeing him on SNL but I didn't watch it to much Because John belushi had died , Steve Martin and Dan Achroid , Had also left to do of course movies The whole original cast of SNL ? Was gone ! But EDDIE MURPHY'S STAND UP "DELIRIOUS " ! WAS PHENOMENAL I WILL WATCH THAT STAND UP ! EVERY TIME IT CAME ON , AND WILL WATCH IT ON U TUBE . TODAY ! AND I EVEN HAVE IT DOWNLOADED; right next too THE BEST COMICS LIKE RICHARD PRYOR AND THE LIST CAN GO ON ! EDDIE iS A GREAT COMIC I But I HAVENT SEEN HIM LATELY ON STAGE BUT IM SURE HE STILL ISA GREAT COMIC ! GOD BLESS U EDDIE MURPHY & UR FAMILY FOR SHARING UR JOKES WITH US PEOPLE U DIDNT EVEN KNOW ! FOR BRINGING SO MUCH LAUGHTER TO ME , AND MAKING ME FORGET ABOUT ANYTHING NEGATIVE , FOR THOSE SEVERAL HRS OF MY LIFE TIME !
The polaroid thing was hilarious. I miss these days. Everything today is so phony and FAKE...the fun and the momentum to go anywhere that this show had over carson is what made having BOTH them on tv great times.
this old interview shows how detached, self-absorbed and isolated he had become. Shortly after this, he tanked in popularity which is too bad because he was and is amazing. A very funny guy who was an original in many ways.
@@DjTIMEJD You are an ignorant, vastly under-educated loser. I complimented him you dipshit. read the post.......then never leave Mommy's basement.. some of those people on the outside can actually read.
Looking back on this clip. Eddie seems like a character: the leather, the phony laugh, the swag. He didn't seem like a real person. the Eddie I miss was the SNL Eddie. He seemed more together then. However, it's nice to see him in this period of his career when he was the hottest star in the '80s.
thay say great comedians can never be very good looking people, like it dosent work being funny if ur very good looking. this wasnt true for eddie, hes a very sharp good looking guy. its easy to not stop and think of it cause his humor and personality takes over ur attention. he kind breaks the mould in this way with his looks.
Eddie Murphy had the 80's on lock.....He inspired a whole generation of comics.....
I got a feeling he didn`t use those years as he wanted!
Still inspiring
And they all pretty much got to work with him in some form! From the Wayans Family to Martin Lawrence to Dave Chappelle. And he never let that go to his head.
Eddie was the Jordan of the 80s generation as far as comedy. I loved him then and still love him.
Eddie is the greatest
Were you one of those transsexuals he dated?
He sure didnt show it in this interview, it was boring AF
Eddie predates Jordan...
Venezuelans love Eddy Murphy. Everytime his movies came out we had a great family time. Everybody was laughing, neighbors came over to our house to watch the movies with us, and a small tv turn out be as good as a movie theather. ❤🇻🇪
especially when you ??? pretend your skin is black, goof
too bad you have a shitty leader
I'm from Canada and Eddie Murphy was TRULY an International Star in the 80's. He appealed to people around the World lol
Eddie is SO in control. And Dave is such a good interviewer and super quick in midstream. "Fruity how big is my house?" Love it man. Good times.
The timing was on point
I admire the respect he has for his manager, saying " He works with me not for me."
Didn't show any for fruity though
That manager and his partner took 50 percent of Eddie s career for 10 years. Straight robbed him
I'm 54 years old now, but I remember this episode of Late Night just like I remember yesterday. I was 21 years old at the time, still living at my mom's house. I was laughing like crazy when Eddie mentioned his bodyguard "Fruity," counts the rooms in his house. It's so hard to believe, but that was 33 years ago. Wow! (at 6:59)
Love how Letterman wanted to know how much Eddie spent on his new house but got quiet when Eddie asked how much did he pay for his house.😂😂
Yep me too ! White people always wanna count rich Black people's money ! I wonder why ?🤔🤔🤔
@@123nme1 so you think Dave was outta line asking how much money this new rich guys house cost? No one in his audience is curious huh.
stephanie hall it’s called microagressions...
@@123nme1 No they don’t silly, it’s just to get a rise out of the audience. Lol. Why do specific people think the world revolves around them and that a whole demographic would have a laser focus on them? A lot of fucking self-importance man. You’re one of 8billion people in earth, me or you if gone tomorrow, the wheels keep turnin
@@123nme1 hahaha nobody cares I promise dude 😂😂😭 2 years later and ur comment is still stupid asf
Yeah i grew up watchin Eddie, i just hope he is happy as much as the laughs he has given. Massive respect, you Sir are a living legend.
No matter how many times I re-watch Eddie's comedy or interviews I never get tired of it. He's one of the funniest guys ever!
I watched this on the very night it was on TV. The best bit is after the ad break. Eddie totally shuts Dave down with the line of questions he's asking. It was brilliant.
I don't care about no Kevin Hart or Katt Williams or Haddish...after Richard Pryor this guy right here is the greatest.
Glad you did not mention Dave Chappelle. Dave is one the most genuine comedians since Eddie Murphy.
It goes. Richard, Eddie then Dave.
So basically only old stuff is good? That's new Smh
they ain't shit compared to Eddie - Eddie is NOT just a stand up comedian, he's a GENIUS. He's comedy's PRINCE. Touched by god, destined for greatness EARLY ON and a once in TEN LIFETIMES artist.
@@BrawlerTM - Then Patrice Oneal
I believe most hosts look like they dislike Eddie but I think they love him. Eddie interviews are less scripted than others. You'd have to be quick, witty, and strong becuase he can take over your show.
Why ask anyone about their expenses? Ingenious for Eddie at this young age to know to flip the script "how much your house cost?" Real smooth.
Classic Eddie & Dave at the top their prime.
G Sam cmon... we knew what he meant
@@GaryMillyz ..take it outside
I have rediscovered Eddie Murphy. Wonderful
Yo that dude had a clean camo jacket, especially for back then, his outfit looked modern lol
I have a camo jacket now. I freaking love it!!
Time traveler
was thinking the same exact thing
Seems off! I though time traveler as well!! Crazy
So damn weird. I'm like wait, that guy doesn't seem 80's at all.
The infamous Fruity. Wondered what he looked like after Charlie Murphys Hollywood stories.
Richie looks like a buffed out Jay Leno 😂
I also thought it was Jay Leno
Letterman is just a master in this. Its incredible. He found his talent and he nailed it
Eddie Murphy's so humble.
The good ole days, when things were simple, no smartphones or wi-fi, the 80's were the best!!
Remember the real good ole days where everyone hunted woolly mammoths?
@@hamsandwichindahouse He probably remembers coming out the cave and saying F*, that's a big F*-a* dinosaur!😲
The good old days when tv shows where more spontaneous and less structured
Exactly
Letterman & Leatherman
God bless you sir :D
Again. Eddie owns the stage.
"He looks like he ran errands for Sonny Liston" lol. Dave is crazy.
Yeah the hulk comment was overboard though lol. Different America I guess people we're more savage and cutting with their one liners. Less PC.
Unapproved Truth: Dave's Hulk comment was overboard? What do you think he meant?
Unapproved Truth..... 🤦♂️ pc culture is a cancer to this world!
David was in his prime. His humour was so unexpected humanizing. EDDIE once said that David Letterman show was the hippists show on TV.
Loved the hulk comment! Thought he was indirectly calling the guy Ric Flair 😂
gotta love Eddie’s laugh 😆
I think I like 1980s america...don't know why really
Yea guess that's it...just fun first
it was fun relaxed times.
White people lol
Black people lol
whateverpbk Right! As a 90s baby I wish I witness raw talent like this live... So much respect for Murphy Pryor and Rickles my top 3 fav back in the day ( not my generation )
Eddie was cool back in the day!
Right. Still Is.!
Thanks for the upload...This was back when Eddie made great movies.
Eddie Murphy looks the same he age well.
The man who gave us our band name: The Clarences!!! Eddie is a comedic genius!!! xoxo The Clarences
The bleeding envy that so many of these hosts had for Eddie. Meshed with subtle racism. Constantly reverting to his salary, homes, and attire. Rather than his career, upcoming projects, the pressures of fame, the right woman. Anything other than materialism.
Nah. Dave did it plenty with Donald Trump in an interview and possibly others who live flashy or glam lives. Factor in that the masses who watch celebrity talk shows, continue to dream it for themselves and or judge when the juicy details are answered. Dave asks mostly to satisfy their curiosty and maybe a little of his own.
So stupid, everything is interpreted as racism now...thinking that way is racist in itself...This is how Letterman always interviewed EVERYBODY you damn fool.
Letterman is quite the personality he can even make Eddie Murphy feel uncomfortable.
Murphy had no clue about the premiere yet they spent 10 minutes on it so you got a lot
of "i don't know" from Eddie, brilliant, he sure took CBS to the bank with his $600 Million contract.
Making ppl feel uncomfortable is not a talent or desirable personality trait
@@samuelj.s3955 fr fr
I love smart, funny, and gifted men (Eddie Murphy)!
I'm here because I love Eddie Murphy he is my birthday twin and I love him. I been with Eddie from day one. Xoxoxo
Wow.... outrageous outfit.... We wore some shit back in those days.
That outfit was drip af fam
Eddie look like a real prince, royalty
late night back then was very relaxed and candid.
OG King 🤴🏾Of Comedy💪🏽✊🏽 Can’t wait till hiz new Comedy Show drop🙌🏽🙋🏽♂️ 2020
Eddies laugh just kills me
Eddie Murphy is a big Elvis Presley fan. He is also superb actor!
He also plays piano, bass, guitar, drums...he's a genius like Prince - anything he touches is special.
starts at 3:00
thanks man
No one stumbled through a monologue as successfully as David Letterman.
I love watching these old episodes. I didn't notice this so much as a kid but, the production was rough back then. It was hard for the producer and cameraman to keep Dave in frame the numerous times he would stand up. The feel of the convo eventually worked out but it seemed kind of awkward in the beginning. Great video.
That movie got bad reviews, but It's one of my favorite Murphy film's
Mine as well
But it was still successful at the box-office
Golden Child is a spectacular movie
Eddies laugh❤️😂
It's the best!!
Eddie.. no cuss words.. that's the first!!
GO CHAMP.. YOU THE BEST!
His manager was dead-on about Sophia Loren's age.
Eddie is always funny! With Letterman he’s at his best!
Eddie Murphy I have four words! FINE FINE AND FINE!
Letterman was the best for off the cuff remarks. He had just enough respect and disdain for his job.
Well how much is your house David? Exactly. Quit asking.
It seemed like Eddie was uncomfortable in this, and on the Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson 1983 clip. At this point in his career in 1986, he's done: SNL, 48 Hours, Delirious, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, a pop album, SNL again, and now The Golden Child. He was around 25 years old here, he still hasn't made: Raw and Coming to America etc...
By 30 this dude had literally done it all!!!!
Notice, too, how in both the Johnny Carson clip and this, how obsessed these guys are with what's in Eddie's pocket. "What are you doing with your money?" "How much did your house cost?" I love that Eddie turned it around on him. "How much does YOUR house cost?" So so weird.
Good context.
anonymous lakernerd I noticed it and I’m glad that Eddie turned the question back on Letterman. That was inappropriate and none of his business
@@sharonmax6968 Exactly!
God, I forgot he didn't wear glasses in the beginning. And that he had very nice hair. He looks very sexy, like James Spader's good twin in the 80's.
Why am i laughing so hard at an interview like it’s an actual stage concert!’
Eddie was having the time of his life here.
The home on 5 acres was bought for $3.5 million in 1985 and back then, it was 10,000 square feet.
Really miss Letterman on tv.
He's on Netflix
nailah783 He specified that he misses him on TV. Netflix is not TV.
@@TopStrikerMaverick I never said Netflix was TV. I simply said he's on Netflix.
nailah783 Since he specified “TV” we can assume he already knows that Letterman is on Netflix. I also miss Letterman on TV, I think he was funnier there than on Netflix.
@@TopStrikerMaverick you really don't have anything better to do? Why are you talking to me about your assumptions? I don't really care that much. All I did was state a fact, and you're trying to bait me into a conversation. Move along please.
haha these comments are literally hilarious.... He stopped because he has so much money he could give a fuck about working. He has publicly said thats the only reason he stopped. And now that hes been gone so long hes scared it will ruin his image of being so iconic.
Back when Eddie Murphy was on top of his game both as a comedian and a movie star. I like the Beverly Hills Cop movies, Coming To America and The Golden Child. Those movies were the best Eddie Murphy- movies, in my opinion. :)
Richi's glasses tho lol Looks like jay leno tryin to be the Hitman
Toronto Rapper JSTONE lmao
Didn't knew that the old Bret Hart from the future was Eddy Murphy's manager!! WOW . Still got his old glasses from WWF! Great!
***** lolll true!!! WOoOOOOO lol
Both Carson and Letterman always asked Eddie about his money, I never understood that. They never asked Burr Reynolds, Bob Hope & etc that question. But I loved how Eddie kept it cool, he knew the deal. Though he had every right to say " None of your business ", he'd keep it cool and flip it on them. "You gotta house in Malibu...". Love Eddie for that 👍🏽👑
This was the begining of the end for Eddie Murphy's big success. What I think happened is multiple things. I think tastes changed in America, so as he wavered here more needed to be done overseas which I'm not sure happened effectively for him. I also think he became more full of himself with handlers and hanger ons. Having too much money and success can do that. He became more isolated from what made him funny to begin with which was the street, but that can happen to anyone moving up over time. I think the biggest thing that happened is he didn't get much better. He started producing more out of touch clunkers like this film Golden Child. It wasn't awful, but it wasn't Trading Places either. Keep in mind he has plenty of money, still does things in entertainment himself, and probably produces other material-all of which could be quite good.
Thought his manager was Jay Leno at first.
Love some Eddie..❤️😘
OMG, Dave looks so young. I'm getting so old. Lol
Dave really knows how to do it ! Big up to Eddy!!
That makeup lady deserves some props too
“I been riding the train to the work” got a big laugh
Dam look how young these guys look!! The piano man🤣😂
@7:51 'how much YO House cost?' thats a real brother comeback add 'do you have a house?'go Eddie
icuwitmyi he said “your”.
I was born that year.
Yeah,so......
tedGEGI but...how's the world gonna continue if people don't know what year I was born? That just makes no thenth =p
You're old
"So, I hear you're living in Jersey now. Do you like it there?"
"I don't know. Fruity! Do I like it in Jersey?"
Eddie has a great laugh............
I remember seeing him on
SNL but I didn't watch it to much
Because John belushi had died ,
Steve Martin and Dan Achroid ,
Had also left to do of course movies
The whole original cast of SNL ? Was gone !
But EDDIE MURPHY'S STAND UP "DELIRIOUS " ! WAS PHENOMENAL
I WILL WATCH THAT STAND UP !
EVERY TIME IT CAME ON , AND WILL WATCH IT ON U TUBE .
TODAY ! AND I EVEN HAVE IT DOWNLOADED; right next too
THE BEST COMICS LIKE RICHARD PRYOR
AND THE LIST CAN GO ON !
EDDIE iS A GREAT COMIC I But I HAVENT SEEN HIM LATELY ON STAGE BUT IM SURE HE STILL
ISA GREAT COMIC !
GOD BLESS U EDDIE MURPHY
& UR FAMILY FOR SHARING UR
JOKES WITH US PEOPLE U DIDNT EVEN KNOW !
FOR BRINGING SO MUCH LAUGHTER TO ME , AND MAKING ME FORGET ABOUT ANYTHING NEGATIVE , FOR THOSE SEVERAL
HRS OF MY LIFE TIME !
The polaroid thing was hilarious. I miss these days. Everything today is so phony and FAKE...the fun and the momentum to go anywhere that this show had over carson is what made having BOTH them on tv great times.
3:35 wow that blonde is smoking for 1986 standards
Believe it or not chicks were just as hot in 1986 as they are now.
@@JTPProd8 no i believe it, they were natural too.
Darn 19 fuckin' 86... Thats some good stuff right there ... Prime of Eddie's career
We need more Candi! Wow.
That hulk joke almost slipped by me. Hilarious
this old interview shows how detached, self-absorbed and isolated he had become. Shortly after this, he tanked in popularity which is too bad because he was and is amazing. A very funny guy who was an original in many ways.
Chile boo, some of his best movies were made after this and he's always been humble. Hater
poor insecure white supremacist babble.
@@DjTIMEJD You are an ignorant, vastly under-educated loser. I complimented him you dipshit. read the post.......then never leave Mommy's basement.. some of those people on the outside can actually read.
@@123spleege poor insecure white supremacist babble The Sequel.
Sophie Lauren was actually 51 in 1986... wow, Richie ''Google'' Tienken!
I was sure he was wrong. Back then, I thought she was SO OLD. Now I'm 46...and suddenly it's quite young. 😆
Buckwheat sings the greatest hits "Wookin pa nub in aw da wong paces, wookin pa nub in toooo many fafec wookin pa nub"
Letterman looks good hello.. they were so young.. ❤️ it..
I miss letterman man
The best to ever do it!!!
Looking back on this clip. Eddie seems like a character: the leather, the phony laugh, the swag. He didn't seem like a real person. the Eddie I miss was the SNL Eddie. He seemed more together then. However, it's nice to see him in this period of his career when he was the hottest star in the '80s.
The laugh wasn't phony. I have a friend named Octavio that laughs JUST like that.
Ha! Ha! ♥️ off the cuff/impromptu exchange. Eddie & Dave flowed here.
Hey, Fruity. (chappelle show)
30 years ago WOW
This guy is my hero. He's uber charismatic and bad-ass
What a gangster!
thay say great comedians can never be very good looking people, like it dosent work being funny if ur very good looking. this wasnt true for eddie, hes a very sharp good looking guy. its easy to not stop and think of it cause his humor and personality takes over ur attention. he kind breaks the mould in this way with his looks.
OMG Ed im speechless
This was so much off script, I loved it...
this video gave me tinnitus
"How big is your house?" - They get uncomfortable when you ask them back. Cant wait for Coming to America 2..Love you Eddie.
Great movie. I grew up watching it.
Is that Fruity and Big Larry ?
Classic Late Night Episode with David Letterman, Paul Shaffer and Eddie Murphy