star (and SNL cast member),  Eddie Murphy (I) (qv) took over as host. He became the only cast  member to host while still a regular. Eddie Murphy (I) (qv) opened  the show with the phrase, "Live from New York, Its the  Eddie Murphy (I) (qv) Show!" The decision to have  Eddie Murphy (I) (qv) host was reported to have upset the rest of  the cast.