Saturday Night Live · season 8, episode 148 · Saturday, December 11, 1982 Host: Eddie Murphy. Musical guest: Lionel Richie. • Lionel Richie performs "You Are" and "Truly". • Eddie Murphy substituted for his 48 Hours co-star Nick Nolte after Nolte fell ill; to date, he is the only SNL host to host the show while still performing as a cast member on it. • During the cold opening Murphy announced: "Live from New York, it's the Eddie Murphy Show!" • Steve Martin appeared near the end to chastise Eddie Murphy for being a second choice. This was the only appearance by Steve Martin in an SNL episode not produced by Lorne Michaels. • Guest appearance by Harry Anderson. • The bumper photos feature Murphy's head pasted over Nolte's head. Wiki link