“You know why you’re sitting behind this desk? Because your jokes don’t have legs, you schmucks! I pass kidney stones with more personality than the two of you!” Colin and Michael seemed lost for words at the insult, as Gumby confirmed he thought Lizzo was a “real beauty” but had to depart for an unexpected reason. “I’m Gumby, who’s going to stop me?” he asked Colin, who tried to contain the giggles! Seemingly, the grumpy ‘children’s’ character didn’t seem too enthused by the “Weekend Update” co-hosts and had no problem letting them now what he really thought of the suit-wearing duo. Gumby didn’t stop his wacky behavior, even opting to smoke a cigar on stage. Saturday Night Live – SNL December 22, 2019 And it’s thanks to me - and this is the thanks I get? Shame on you Lorne Micheals!” Lorne, of course, is the longtime show runner of SNL - but interestingly, Eddie and Lorne didn’t actually work together: Lorne departed in 1980, only to return in 1985, missing Eddie’s career-making run which helped save SNL from cancellation. “I’m the one who made Eddie Murphy a STAR!” he confidently added, and didn’t stop there! “I’m Gumby, I saved this damn show from the gutter. Though he perhaps looked a tad out of place at a news desk, Eddie’s green Gumby has ego for days. ![]() “They know who the hell it is, I’m GUMBY! The question is, Michael Che, how the hell are you going to put on a show and not have ME?” he announced, full green suit and all. ![]() The best part of the entire episode, though, had to be his iconic Gumby character bulldozing his way onto “Weekend Update” with hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che (who had a hard time keeping a straight face). The skit was so hilarious, and Eddie looked like he was having the best time on stage! Articles Trending Now The judges seemingly guessed the corn was, indeed, Buckwheat as Eddie appeared to be hiding under the hilarious costume! “It’s me, Buckheat! Remember me?” he exclaimed, as he jumped right into a second medley including “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) by Stevie Wonder, a festive take of “Feliz Navidad,” Aretha Franklin‘s classic “Respect” and Beyonce‘s “Single Ladies”! “As a doctor, I am diagnosing you as 100% juicy,” Bowen Yang as Ken Jeong exclaimed. The sunglass wearing corn then took over the stage with a - erm - very off-tune version of Elvis Presley‘s “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” ![]() “Now we have a real special Christmas surprise, so without further adieu, please help me welcome my new mystery man - corn on the cob!” Chris Redd as Nick Cannon announced (also, we laughed out loud when he added, “If anyone knows how to beat Eminem in a feud - please let me know!”). Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation TrendingĮddie Murphy has returned home! The 58-year-old hasn’t appeared in a Saturday Night Live sketch since 1984, and he didn’t disappoint with the return of his beloved Buckwheat character competing on The Masked Singer. Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu
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