Dan Aykroyd reflects on Blackface scene from ‘Trading Places’

Aykroyd wore Blackface opposite Eddie Murphy during a scene in 1983’s “Trading Places,” and now says he “couldn’t get away with it” in today’s climate.

This month marks the 40th anniversary of the 1983 film “Trading Places.” The hit comedy became a classic and helped launch Eddie Murphy’s film career, but co-star Dan Aykroyd says one scene didn’t age very well.

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