Comedy Legend's Surprising Favorite Show

Eddie Murphy (64), one of Hollywood's greatest comedy actors, has sparked interest by naming MTV's comedy clip show 'Ridiculousness' as his favorite TV program. In the trailer for the Netflix documentary 'Being Eddie', set to premiere on November 12, Murphy praised the show as "the greatest show on television."

'Ridiculousness' is a comedy clip show airing on MTV, featuring a format where the cast watches and reacts to absurd and funny videos submitted by viewers. The trailer also features Saturday Night Live (SNL) alum Pete Davidson, who responds with amusement: "It's really funny that Eddie is at home watching 'Ridiculousness.'"

Illuminating Eddie Murphy's Legendary Career

According to Netflix's official synopsis, 'Being Eddie' is a documentary exploring "the extraordinary life and legacy of a genre-transcending star." Murphy is a unique figure who performed on stage with Jerry Seinfeld as a teenage comedian at 17 and joined SNL immediately after graduating high school.

Murphy is the only actor to have conquered every field in Hollywood, playing a cop ('Beverly Hills Cop'), a doctor ('Dr. Dolittle'), and even a donkey (Donkey in 'Shrek'). His distinctive journey—remaining an A-list celebrity for over 40 years while avoiding the dark side of the entertainment industry—is a central theme of this documentary.

The trailer features testimonials from Hollywood's top comedians. Jamie Foxx credited Murphy with "changing how we view comedy," while Jerry Seinfeld called him "a miracle." Arsenio Hall, Chris Rock, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, and Dave Chappelle also appear to discuss Murphy's influence.

Revealing the 'Real Eddie Murphy' for the First Time

Director Angus Wall described Murphy in Netflix's press release as someone who "never lost himself despite the ups and downs of his career." Though Murphy has played countless characters over the years, this documentary marks the first time he reveals his true self off-screen.

Wall explained: "There's footage of Murphy appearing on an early talk show where his mother asked, 'Who is Eddie? What does Eddie's voice sound like?' This film answers that question." He added, "Eddie has played various characters for over 40 years, but he's never played himself on screen. This time, he opens up and shows his world."

The candid story of Eddie Murphy, who has defined genres across comedy, animation, musicals, and drama, will premiere on Netflix on November 12.