Our ListMaster Mike Bridenstine has conquered Laverne and Shirley, Night Court and Cheers. Now he’ll try his hand at movies. And since the holidays are upon us, it’s time for ‘Recasting the ’80’s: Trading Places’. Enjoy.

Billy Ray Valentine

The street hustler who is turned into a corporate exec. Our choice: Tracy Morgan. Eddie Murphy was only 22 (almost half Morgan’s 40) when this was made, but his age isn’t really important in the movie. The important this that Morgan would be hilarious.

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It’s funny how quickly things can change. For years, the concept of a Black President was the basis for tons of hilarious sketches and stand up comedy jokes. But now that Barack Obama has made the idea of a Black President a reality, it will probably be a long time before we see any more Black President jokes. But let’s take a moment to celebrate the 10 Funniest Black President Videos of all time:

10. Chappelle’s Show Sketch: Black President Bush

9. Debate Scene From Chris Rock Movie Head Of State

8. The Daily Show Report: Is America Ready For A Black President?
(Click to watch this Daily Show Black President video)

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Once upon a time, Saturday Night Live didn’t have to rely on Sarah Palin sketches to be funny. That’s because the show used to have cast members like Eddie Murphy who could just sit in a chair and rant about ugly people having sex and it was more than enough to get a laugh.