Eddie Murphy Salute Draws Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Tracy Morgan, Arsenio Hall, Martin Lawrence

Brett Ratner, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Charlie Murphy also join Spike special

Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Tracy Morgan, Arsenio Hall, Brett Ratner, Charlie Murphy, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Martin Lawrence have signed on to “Eddie Murphy: One Night Only” a salute to the comedian and actor that will air on Spike.

The special, produced with Don Mischer Productions, will include short films, musical performances and sketch comedy — as well as an appearance by Murphy. It will chart his rise from a 15-year-old standup to a star of "Saturday Night Live" and such films as "Raw," "Coming to America," and the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise.

The special will tape on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles, and will air on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

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