BET Presents - Murphy's Law: Entirely Eddie . . . Entirely Genius

BET Presents - Murphy's Law: Entirely Eddie . . . Entirely Genius

Creative Force Behind Murphy's 1992 Film Boomerang and Now Top BET Exec, Reginald Hudlin Goes One-on-One in Rare Interview With One of Hollywood's Most Intriguing Men, Eddie Murphy

**Murphy Discloses Future Retirement Plans With BET**

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Oscar nominee Eddie Murphy adds new meaning to "Murphy's Law" with his dynamic return to the silver screen in Dream Girls. On Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, long-time friend, director and BET Networks President of Entertainment Reginald Hudlin engages Murphy in an exclusive interview entitled MURPHY'S LAW: ENTIRELY EDDIE . . . ENTIRELY GENIUS. No Murphy topic is off-limits -- the early years; the drive behind his craft; his lengthy hiatus; the triumphant return; and his hopes for the future. BET's one-hour special captures a side of this entertainment powerhouse that only a good friend can bring out.

In today's cyber-speed society, success in Hollywood can evaporate in a second. But Murphy's amazing 25-year career trumps that trend with pure genius. In this special, Murphy discloses to Hudlin plans to retire in five years. "Eddie Murphy is one of the most talented people I've ever worked with and it was a pleasure to do it again," stated Hudlin. "We had more than an interview....it was a conversation, and you will understand the man and his talent in a deeper way than any other portrait of him, in print or television."

Murphy is on a hot streak ignited by a stellar performance in Paramount Pictures release of Dream Girls that earned him both a Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe award for his portrayal of the charismatic James "Thunder" Early. MURPHY'S LAW: ENTIRELY EDDIE . . . ENTIRELY GENIUS tracks his transformation from 15-year-old Brooklyn class clown into an international superstar. Murphy intimately talks about the lesser years; the rising Oscar buzz; and even his ability to play multiple characters in films like The Nutty Professor and the soon-to-be-released Norbit.

BET will also feature Murphy's new film Norbit in a special "HOSTED SATURDAY" on February 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. ET/PT. Taking over BET's Saturday line-up will be Norbit cast members Katt Williams, Eddie Griffin and Terry Crews. BET will wrap its Saturday of Murphy "madness" by televising one of his biggest Hollywood hits, 48 HRS, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

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