description Eddie Murphy: Raw Overview
Eddie Murphy: Raw is a celebrated 1986 stand-up comedy special featuring the iconic performer at the peak of his career. The show showcases Murphy’s sharp observational humor and energetic stage presence, solidifying his status as a comedic force. It remains notable for its influence on later generations of comedians and continues to be enjoyed by fans of classic stand-up. Primarily intended for adult audiences, it is appreciated by those who value intelligent and consistently funny material.
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Eddie Murphy: Raw ranks #3 of 59 in the Stand Up Special ranking, behind Chris Rock: Bring the Pain, ahead of Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly.
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Where was Eddie Murphy's Raw stand-up special filmed?
The comedy special was filmed at the Felt Forum in New York City, which is a theater located within the Madison Square Garden complex. It was released in theaters as a feature film in 1987, becoming a massive box office success for a stand-up movie.
What is the famous opening sketch of Eddie Murphy: Raw?
The special famously opens with a fictionalized flashback of a young Eddie Murphy, played by Samuel L. Jackson, performing a stand-up routine at a youth center. This skit humorously sets up the central theme of the special, which revolves around Murphy's complicated relationships with women.
What did Eddie Murphy say about Bill Cosby in the Raw special?
In the special, Murphy delivers a legendary routine about receiving a condescending phone call from Bill Cosby, who scolded him for using profanity in his act. Murphy then hilariously recounts calling Richard Pryor for advice, leading to Pryor famously telling him to tell Cosby to "have a Coke and a smile and shut the f*** up."
Who directed the film version of Eddie Murphy: Raw?
The 1987 stand-up film was directed by Robert Townsend, an accomplished comedian and filmmaker himself. Townsend captured the performance using multiple camera angles to emphasize Murphy's incredible energy and commanding stage presence during the nearly two-hour show.
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