The annual event will air on PBS on Nov. 23, taking place in Washington, D.C., which boasts a list of fellow comedians set to commemorate Murphy, including Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Trevor Noah, Kathy Griffin and many more.
A few cast members from Saturday Night Live, where Murphy found his footing, will also join in on the bound-to-be-funny salute.
The Brooklyn native has remained a fixture in film and television, etching himself as a staple figure on our small and big screens.
