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The Unlikely Friendship Between Joe Piscopo and Eddie Murphy
In a recent discussion, comedian Joe Piscopo recounted the genesis of his friendship with fellow comedian Eddie Murphy. The story goes back to their early days in the entertainment world, where their paths first crossed at NBC. Piscopo reminisced about a pivotal moment when he was brought up to the 17th floor of NBC to meet the young and upcoming Murphy. At just 19 years old, Murphy was a fresh face in the industry, but it was immediately apparent to Piscopo that there was something special about him.