Eddie Murphy Names The Six Comedians He Hated The Most
David Spade: Eddie Murphy was heartbroken by that “falling star” remark. It hurt him to his core. You know why? Eddie’s career was stalling, in a holding pattern. At that point, Eddie was making mediocre movies and was just trying to make a paycheck. I actually side with Spade on this one. In comedy, you have to take a few jabs. Bill Cosby: Yes, this feud is legendary. Bill would call Murphy and complain about his stand-up routine. Cosby, ironically, felt Murphy’s stand-up was too dirty and edgy. During his time complaining about Murphy, Cosby was allegedly raping women. Eddie roasted him with his bit about Richard Pryor, saying, “Tell him to have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up.” Richard Pryor: I only learned about the awkwardness between him and Pryor recently. I always believed that Pryor and Murphy had a mutual respect. I remember them having great chemistry in Harlem Nights....