Eddie Murphy dishes on SNL’s 50th bash, hilarious impressions, and Will Ferrell’s surprise pantsless SNL moment.

Time Warp Moment

Eddie Murphy couldn’t help but chuckle about his SNL 50th anniversary experience during a recent chat with Jennifer Hudson.

The comedy legend was struck by how everyone had aged since his early days.

“It was a trip because everybody was real old,” he laughed with that classic Murphy grin we all know and love.

Baby-Faced Beginnings

Looking back at his comedy journey, Murphy seemed amazed at his own timeline.

“I got on that show when I was 19 years old,” he shared, still processing how young he was when stardom hit.

Returning four decades later stirred something special inside him—a warm fuzzy feeling of belonging to an American institution.

Impression Master

During the anniversary special, Murphy nailed a spot-on Tracy Morgan impression in the “Black Jeopardy” sketch while standing right next to the real deal.

“I love Tracy,” he gushed with genuine affection. Murphy joked about how his impression has created this weird comedy echo effect where folks now mimic his version of Tracy.

Surprise No-Pants Moment

When Hudson asked about Will Ferrell showing up half-dressed in the “Scared Straight” sketch, Murphy’s eyes lit up.

“He didn’t come to rehearsal,” he explained with a mischievous smile.

The unexpected pantsless Ferrell nearly broke Murphy’s composure on live TV, something even comedy veterans struggle with sometimes.

Real vs. Fake Laughs

Murphy values those authentic can’t-hold-it-in moments during performances.

“I love that,” he admitted with the enthusiasm of someone who truly appreciates genuine comedy.

But he also threw shade at performers who fake-laugh during sketches, noting how audiences can totally tell the difference—”The audience is like, ‘He ain’t really laughing.'”