Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan and Samuel L. Jackson were among those honoring the ground-breaking comedian.
The special was filmed in Los Angeles Nov. 3.
"One Night Only" featured a performance with Murphy and Stevie Wonder.
Murphy, 51, has starred in such comedy classics as "Beverly Hills Cop," "Coming to America," Dr. Dolittle," and was a "Saturday Night Live" cast member in the 1980s.