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For decades, actor-comedian John Witherspoon has enjoyed a virtual monopoly on ad-libbed roles as cantankerous old men. Over the past few decades, Witherspoon has continued to work steadily in television and film, sometimes with his friend and champion Eddie Murphy. He talks here about all his roles.

A stimulating article by @sportsguy33 that looks at Eddie Murphy's career asks the questions: why doesn't everyone ever point out that Eddie is the most successful comedian ever? That he's one of the best stand-ups ever? That, before Eddie, only white actors were considered sure things at the box office? That Eddie made more money making kids' movies than anyone ever?

Another spot-on list from @splitsider/@awl: "Not-So-Successful Attempts at Comedy by Serious Directors, In Order"

For decades, actor-comedian John Witherspoon has enjoyed a virtual monopoly on ad-libbed roles as cantankerous old men. Over the past few decades, Witherspoon has continued to work steadily in television and film, sometimes with his friend and champion Eddie Murphy. He talks here about all his roles.

A stimulating article by @sportsguy33 that looks at Eddie Murphy's career asks the questions: why doesn't everyone ever point out that Eddie is the most successful comedian ever? That he's one of the best stand-ups ever? That, before Eddie, only white actors were considered sure things at the box office? That Eddie made more money making kids' movies than anyone ever?

Another spot-on list from @splitsider/@awl: "Not-So-Successful Attempts at Comedy by Serious Directors, In Order"