EDDIE MURPHY TO HOST ’SNL’ FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 35 YEARS:CBS Newsis reporting thatEddie Murphywill be hostingSaturday Night Livefor the first time in 35 years. SNL announced via Twitter on Monday (August 26th) that the comedian will be returning to host on December 21st. Murphy last hosted the show in 1984. (The Pulse of Radio)