David Spade discussed Eddie Murphy’s reaction to the joke in his memoir, “David Spade is Almost Interesting.” The “Tommy Boy” star noted that Murphy called his office and chewed him out afterward, claiming that he was responsible for Spade’s success. Rather than pouring more fuel on the fire, the “SNL” alum tried to understand the situation from Murphy’s point of view.
“I’ve come to see Eddie’s point on this one,” Spade wrote. “Everybody in showbiz wants people to like them. That’s how you get fans. But when you get reamed in a sketch or online or however, that s**t staaaangs. And it can add up quickly.”
Fortunately, the joke didn’t have any real weight to it. Murphy’s career bounced back strongly following “Vampire in Brooklyn,” as he’s continued to star in some of the best comedy movies of all time and is still going strong in 2024 thanks to “Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F.” It’s just a shame that one silly “SNL” joke led to a fractured relationship between the actor and one of his Hollywood peers.
