Black Stereotype Sketch - SNL

Louis Gossett Jr. and Eddie Murphy refuse to continue a stereotypical black father/son sketch and confront the writer saying they loved their fathers. In fact, Eddie's father is in the audience and tells him he loves him live on TV. [Season 8, 1982]


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[rikveldhuis]

"HEY PAP, STAND UP! I LOVE YOU MAN, I LOVE YOU" "I love you too son." "SIT DOWN!"

[Brother_Dre]

To those saying that Eddie's father died when he was 8 years old, therefore he grew up without a father figure, remember-he grew up with a stepdad...

[KasbashPlays]

And we lost yet another legend. RIP Louis Gossett Jr. You’ll be missed.

[dinanyandoro]

'Take the bass out' your voice' - old school parent warning before raining fire on you.. 😂😅

[timmars]

That was pure genius. I can't believe I have never seen that clip.

[shaneanders]

WOAH! What are these people doing in Mr. Robinson's home?

[mr.pavone]

See? THIS is how to break character, make a point and then break character while breaking character to make a joke. THIS is good writing and acting.

[thecallshop]

In retrospect, this is one of the most brilliant SNL sketches ever showcasing Eddie Murphy's dramatic acting talent years before the world knew he was more than just a great comic

[giacomozeitgeist]

"This scene bites!" I almost fell outta my chair laughing :D :D

[AllhailtheUS]

Mr. Robinson is gonna be pissed when he gets home and all those folks are in his apartment! 😃

[inkagiz]

I was wondering about the music as well. When he opened the closet and yelled
“Shut Up!” ...holy shit cracked me up.

[ChilesRussellTaylor]

R.I.P. Louis Gossett Jr. (1936 - 2024)!

[AraceaeFanatics]

A testament to their acting skills, they both played 80s stereotypical black families very well.

[luvaboy]

Eddie really could act back then! He sold that sketch at the beginning with Louis Gossett, Jr., a Oscar winning actor.

[gutterbois]

"you been out drinking smoking reefas and getting girls pregnant." Lmao 😂

[innerpowerup]

What's deep is this is 35 years ago and we think woke is something new to this age. Black men have been standing up a long time.

[edjonatchick]

Didn't remember this sketch until his Dad stood up, that was awesome. His Dad looked so proud of his son.

[SHADOWNINE]

Rest in peace, Mr Louis Cameron Gossett Jr 🙏🏾

[jenbdiamond]

Why have I not seen this before? It's *brilliant*

[bettyjtanner]

Excuse me for a second "Shut up!😅