Eddie Murphy says Robin Williams tried to talk him out of critical Oscars speech: 'Why go there?'

Eddie Murphy used his platform as a presenter at the 1988 Oscars to make an important point about the Academy overlooking ...

Eddie Murphy reveals Robin Williams tried to talk him out of Oscar speech calling out lack of Black nominees

Eddie Murphy has shared that Robin Williams once urged him not to criticize the Academy over its lack of Black nominees at ...

Iconic comedian was nearly talked out of giving crucial Oscars speech

Eddie Murphy’s speech addressing the lack of recognition of Black actors at the 1988 Oscars almost didn’t happen — and it was ...
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Eddie Murphy Recalls Robin Williams Warning Him About Controversial Oscar Joke: 'Why Go There?'

"And I'll probably never win an Oscar for saying this, but hey, what the hey, I gotta say it," Murphy said in his speech.
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Billy Crystal to Honor Robin Williams at 2014 Emmy Awards

Robin Williams is getting a special tribute at the 2014 Emmy Awards. Williams' longtime friend, former "Father's Day" co-star and fellow comedian Billy Crystal will lead a tribute to the late actor ...

Eddie Murphy Called Out the Oscars Live on Stage in 1988 for Not Awarding Black Actors, Says Robin Williams Warned Him It Might Not Be Funny: ‘Why Go There?’

Eddie Murphy recently joined Entertainment Weekly to promote his Netflix documentary “Being Eddie” and looked back at the ...

Eddie Murphy reveals Robin Williams tried to talk him out of Oscars speech criticising lack of Black recognition

Eddie Murphy has revealed that Robin Williams tried to talk him out of his Oscars speech regarding the lack of Black ...