Saturday Night Live · season 9, episode 163 · Saturday, November 5, 1983 Host: Betty Thomas. Musical guest: Stray Cats. • Eddie Murphy did not perform live in this show. He pre-taped two sketches before the season started that aired during this show. • Stray Cats perform "(She's) Sexy + 17" and "I Won't Stand in Your Way", the latter of which featured a cameo appearance by 14 Karat Soul. • Eddie Murphy performs one of SNL's most iconic sketches, "James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party". In a tease before the break, James Brown is seen in the hot tub with Dr. Joyce Brothers. Wiki link