What 'Saturday Night Live' viewers thought of Eddie Murphy hosting - mlive.com

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NEW YORK CITY - Gumby, Mr. Robinson and Buckwheat, oh my! Eddie Murphy reprised some of his classic "Saturday Night Live" characters as he returned to host the NBC sketch comedy show for the first time since 1984.

From the opening monologue, which featured his Bill Cosby impression and included comedy greats Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan and Dave Chappelle, to his accidental use of a profane word, Murphy’s return to “SNL” was an instant classic.

Here’s what some viewers are saying.

*VIDEOS of Murphy's opening monologue, Mr. Robinson sketch and Gumby appearance are at the bottom of this story.