Posted by | Ray Cornelius

EBONY.com is reporting that Spike TV is gearing up to produce a TV special honoring the career of Eddie Murphy.

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only  will feature some of the biggest comedians in the industry including Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Arsenio Hall and Tracy Morgan. Also scheduled to appear are Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler and Keenan Ivory Wayans.

“Thirty years ago, Eddie Murphy came on to the comedy scene and changed the game forever,” said Casey Patterson, Executive Vice President, Event Production, Talent Development & Studio Relations at Viacom Entertainment Group. “We’re thrilled to be honoring him for the very first time, ‘One Night Only’.”

The event will tape next Saturday, November 3 in L.A. and will air on Wednesday, November 14.

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