Overview

• The joke targeted Murphy's career following the box office failure of 'Vampire in Brooklyn'.
• Murphy felt the joke was a personal attack and had racist undertones.
• He stayed away from 'SNL' for nearly 30 years due to the incident.
• David Spade later expressed regret for the joke, acknowledging its impact.
• Murphy has since reconciled with Spade and 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels.