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SNL's Eddie Murphy episode gets best ratings in years

Eddie Murphy returned to host Saturday Night Live for the first time in 35 years, bringing back a number of classic jokes and sketches. The episode received the best ratings SNL has gotten in the last two and a half years. The episode also featured appearances from comedy icons such as Dave Chapelle and Chris Rock.

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