How hot was Eddie Murphy in 1985? As hot as any star who has ever risen the ranks of Pop Culture. So hot that, during a five year stretch from 1981-1985, he completely revitalized a Lorne Michaels-less Saturday Night Live; starred in three box office hits in 48 Hours, Trading Places, & Beverly Hills Cop; had a hit stand up special in Eddie Murphy: Delirious; and won a Grammy for his comedy album, Eddie Murphy: Comedian.