[ all groan ] my favorite, though, is "vile from new york." please, bill, come on. it's funny, it's funny. shales: they were having a hard time and then came the man that saved the show, eddie murphy. ♪ wookin' pa nub ♪ shales: there was buzz about him so you tuned in and there was this kind of explosion of talent in front of your eyes. [ as james brown ] hey! too hot in the hot tub! burn myself! it really kind of rejuvenated the show. i am gumby, damn it! you don't talk to me that way. shales: after a while, the show regained its status and its clout and became even more of an institution than it had been. hey bob. [ chuckles ] hey, penis looks great today. listen, harry, if you're unhappy with my work, tell me now! you're through, do you hear me? through! you'll never work in this town again. don't leave me hanging by a thread! let me know where i stand! we were a little worried at first because we had a new cast, but everyone loves us. you guys have been so nice to us during our stay. isn't that special?