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Chris Rock: Chris Farley Was Like Michael Jordan | Fly on the Wall

December 14, 2022 / 05:05

This episode discusses Chris Farley's unique comedic style, his impact on SNL, and his legacy in film. Guests reflect on his talent and warmth.

The conversation highlights how Farley was seen as a standout performer, likened to Michael Jordan for his ability to dominate scenes. His peers, including references to Kyle McLaughlin and other cast members, share anecdotes about his infectious energy.

They recall specific moments, such as a memorable Twin Peaks sketch, showcasing Farley's ability to generate laughs with minimal dialogue. His natural comedic rhythm and charm are emphasized throughout the discussion.

Guests express admiration for Farley's humility, noting how he often felt in awe of his fellow cast members, despite being a comedic giant himself.

The episode concludes with reflections on what Farley could have achieved in his career, particularly in dramatic roles, and celebrates his enduring legacy through iconic sketches and films like Tommy Boy.

TLDR

Chris Farley's comedic genius and legacy are discussed by guests reflecting on his impact and unique style.

Episode

5:05
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I mean the thing about Farley was he was I mean I never felt that competition thing everybody talks about
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but I you know I guess you know whatever it was a very competitive environment but
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no one was competing with Farley yeah true true no one he was a even thought you know what I mean it was just like
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he's Michael Jordan yeah and get him the ball like just definitely give him the
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ball if he wanted to take the scene he could take it if he felt like it and he was a nice guy so he'd lay back
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sometimes but if he wanted to go to a move that no one else has that energy could explode literally never had one
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bit of like hey this guy doesn't write sketches why is he in everything hey like none of
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them none of why is he in nine things and I'm in one because he's better than you because he
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should be in ten yes yes yeah I mean remember the first I think the first showback might have been Kyle
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McLaughlin because there's a twins Kyle McLaughlin O'Connor okay so Chris Chris not the
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night she ripped up the pope thing but um he after she ripped up the pope everyone stopped flirting with her uh so
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she uh she had oh Farley and they wrote a Twin Peak sketch because obviously all
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summer is a huge show what's the angle with Kyle McLaughlin from Twin Peaks and
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I think Schneider might have cracked that code of like he they they solved the case but they still think it's he
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keeps it going or something but Farley was in one scene in handcuffs and he was getting laughs and he had really nothing
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to do and that was the first time I was like there was nothing in read through and then he's out there and everyone's
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staring at him he's just flipping his head back and forth and getting and you're like oh [ __ ] I I get it
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something's going on here no one did distress better than Chris yeah he the way it was like Kennison had his rhythm
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Chris had his explosive Rhythm it was there was all method to his Madness it was streaming yeah irresistible
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he had a way of stepping into funny like yeah like it was just on his shoe he didn't know how he got there it's
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just like yeah yeah ah [ __ ] guy's gone and the funny part was Chris he was always sort of in awe
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of literally every other cast member like just going so funny feels so great oh my God and then everyone's like wait
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you're the great one dude or even Belushi and you go there's a point when
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I said actually I think you're better than blue she's like shut the [ __ ] up
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I'm like I'm telling you it's been long enough where I'm starting to flip going
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we grew up loving Belushi of course and I'm like it's getting close dude
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yeah I mean I'll take my guy in that fight but yeah I mean blue shoe is great
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obviously um Farley had a warmth to him yeah Farley's you know unhatable he's unhateable and
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he's with this guy that you know he's just he's just always himself you know
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what I mean in a good way very unique yeah he was just he didn't have to really you know get into character or
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anything he was just [ __ ] funny you know and you just you just bought that he was whoever he was playing yeah
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anybody yeah just play you could any character one line he's getting a laugh
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um so so yeah it's very it's yeah I mean yeah sad with our friends not here but
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it is curious to like it's like wow what would that guy have done you know well I
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see like Sandler and something like uncut gems he's like yeah barley barley could have done that barley could have
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been in you know he's literally sure that level of actor and that level of like
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you just felt for that guy you just you know okay whatever ride Chris Farley was
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gonna take me on I was definitely ready to go on it yeah if he ever played sad in something yeah he would just own own
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the audience you know if he went that but the great thing is we have data now and when you look at his best stuff just
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Chris is Farley's best of it's the best of the best stuff you know it's like we
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can look at it and go okay those 10 sketches nobody has another 10 like that you know so uh it's great that we got to
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see his greatness and then Tommy Boy I think really captured a lot of Chris yeah right that we have some data on how
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brilliant and lovable he was

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Episode Highlights

  • The Unrivaled Chris Farley
    Farley was a unique talent who stood out in a competitive environment.
    “No one was competing with Farley.”
    @ 00m 15s
    December 14, 2022
  • Farley's Explosive Energy
    He had an unmatched ability to command attention and deliver laughs.
    “If he wanted to take the scene, he could take it.”
    @ 00m 29s
    December 14, 2022
  • The Legacy of Chris Farley
    His best sketches remain unparalleled in comedy history.
    “Nobody has another 10 like that.”
    @ 04m 48s
    December 14, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • He was a nice guy so he'd lay back sometimes.
    Chris Rock: Chris Farley Was Like Michael Jordan | Fly on the Wall
  • Farley's you know unhatable, he's unhateable.
    Chris Rock: Chris Farley Was Like Michael Jordan | Fly on the Wall
  • You just felt for that guy.
    Chris Rock: Chris Farley Was Like Michael Jordan | Fly on the Wall

Key Moments

  • Explosive Energy00:38
  • Farley's Unique Charm03:20
  • Legacy of Laughter04:48

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