While working there , he met Eddie Murphy , and together formed two - thirds of the improvisational trio The Identical Triplets .
Bartlett started in stand - up comedy at Richard M. Dixon 's White House Inn , a talent showcase club on Long Island .
While working there , Bartlett met Eddie Murphy , and together formed two - thirds of the improvisational trio The Identical Triplets .
Bartlett started in stand - up comedy at Richard M. Dixon 's White House Inn , a talent showcase club on Long Island .