Eddie Murphy's Swagger Turned a 'Scared Silly' Joe Piscopo into SNL Gold

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News (1 / 1) 26.04.2026 14:57 / Julia

When Joe Piscopo recalls joining Saturday Night Live in 1980, he remembers being nervous, hard‑working and oddly uplifted by a brash young co-star — a 19‑year‑old Eddie Murphy. Read on to discover the full story!

A Nervous Start

Piscopo admits he was "scared silly" stepping onto SNL at 28, yet later told PEOPLE he is "so grateful" for Eddie Murphy's presence both on camera and off. The two arrived with contrasting approaches: Piscopo meticulously prepared his lines and impressions, while Piscopo says "Eddie never looked at a script," relying on a natural, street swagger that energized their work.