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  1. On This Day: May 16, 1984 - Andy Kaufman Passed Away at Age 35

    On This Day: May 16, 1984 - Andy Kaufman Passed Away at Age 35

    On this day May 16, 1984, Andy Kaufman died from a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer known as large cell carcinoma. He was only 35 years old. Known for pushing boundaries and redefining comedy, Kaufman's death shocked fans and triggered a wave of conspiracy theories that still continue...
  2. On This Day: March 15 1986 Damon Wayans Was Fired From Saturday Night Live

    On This Day: March 15 1986 Damon Wayans Was Fired From Saturday Night Live

    On this day March 15 1986 comedian Damon Wayans was fired from Saturday Night Live after making an unauthorized change to a sketch. During the Mr. Monopoly skit Wayans played his police officer character as flamboyantly gay instead of following the script leading to immediate backlash from the...
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    Eddie Murphy’s Iconic “James Brown Hot Tub Party” Skit on SNL - November 5, 1983

    On this day, November 5, 1983, Eddie Murphy delivered one of his most unforgettable Saturday Night Live performances with the “James Brown Hot Tub Party” skit. Channeling James Brown’s high-energy persona, Murphy humorously took on the singer’s signature style and moves, adding his own twist...

  4. Oxford Blues (1984)

    Title: Oxford Blues Tagline: He's conned his way into Oxford University . . . now he's learning to be a WINNER! Genre: Comedy,Drama Director: Robert Boris Cast: Rob Lowe,Ally Sheedy,Amanda Pays,Julian Sands,Julian Firth,Alan Howard,Gail Strickland,Michael Gough,Aubrey Morris,Cary...

  5. Easy Money (1983)

    Title: Easy Money Tagline: No cheating! No gambling! No booze! No smoking! No pizza! No nothin'! We are taking all the fun out of life... and putting it into a movie! Genre: Comedy Director: James Signorelli Cast: Rodney Dangerfield,Joe Pesci,Geraldine Fitzgerald,Candice Azzara,Val...
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