^ the above video was probably before he "saw the light". Doesn't negate what he said. But I do know in later years Eddie seemed to change his tune quite a bit towards Michael WAY BEFORE Michael even passed. Hell he even attended the "first arraignment" during the trial. So yeah, I think despite what Eddie said in the past that he actually did change his thoughts on Michael. Again it doesnt negate what he said before, but it does matter when someone actually changes his tune, which I truly believe he has.
Another example of a comedian changing his tune is Bill Maher, he believed all the '93 BS but then he read the article 'Was MJ Framed" from GQ and he even mentioned it on his show 'Politically Incorrect' when it was still on and he firmly stated that he thought the whole thing was untrue (not his words but that's what pretty much was said). Again it doesnt change what was said, however it matters that THEY changed.
That's all I'm saying and I think you can apply that to Eddie. Hell he even called into HLN I believe the day of or the next day after Michael passed and said that with all the celebs coming out saying how much they loved Mike, etc. he questioned where were they when Michael needed them the most? (during the trial) and he made mention of the fact that he went and attended in person in court, that he was one of the very few out spoken celebrity supporters. He wanted to know where all his "friends" or "celebrity supporters" were then. Which is what I was saying as well, and still to this day do ask. Now of course Mike's FRIENDS like Liz and Chris Tucker, they were always there, and it wasnt necessary for them to speak out publicly. However, when you had celebs who used to be all about Mike before the trial who then go and either give a no comment to questions about Michael, or who are vague about him or even who change their tune about him in interviews it's nice to see someone out there speaking up and saying, 'Look guys this is total crap and I will stand by Mike through this.' That's what ALL OF HOLLYWOOD should have done, not shy away from it or whatever. I can name quite a few two faced people who cared more about others perceptions of them and their careers instead of standing up and standing tall and speaking out in support of their "so-called" friend.
Eddie has my respect and I think the guy is funny. I loved when he was like, 'Man if I wasnt a Christian I would kick your ass.' LOL!