SNL cast member: Murphy said no to Cosby sketch
NEW YORK — A lingering letdown for fans after Eddie Murphy’s half-hearted display on the recent “Saturday Night Live” bash has been rekindled by a report of what might have been: Murphy impersonating Bill Cosby.
In a series of tweets, former “SNL” cast member Norm Macdonald described plans for Murphy to play the embattled Cosby in the “Celebrity Jeopardy” sketch seen on Sunday’s “SNL 40th Anniversary Special.”
A Video Daily Double question on Favorite Cocktails would have brought up a “video clip” of Murphy mimicking Cosby behind a bar.
At least one person was grateful for Murphy’s refusal. In a statement, Cosby said, “I am very appreciative of Eddie and I applaud his actions.”
The sketch did go on, but, the role of Cosby was played by “SNL” cast member Kenan Thompson.
“We have no comment,” said Murphy spokesman Arnold Robinson. “Eddie was invited to attend the show and he attended.”
