Bill Hader | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode Description
Nailing people for bringing food into the theater, SNL panic attacks, and the joys and challenges of directing with Bill Hader.
On Cadence13’s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.
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Brief Summary
Bill Hader discusses his SNL experiences and directing Barry, sharing insights on comedy and character development.
Key points
- Bill Hader's SNL Brilliance. David Spade shares his admiration for Bill Hader's talent on SNL.
- The Artichokes Mascot. Dana and David reminisce about their community college mascot, the artichokes.
- Sketch Writing Challenges. David Spade opens up about the difficulties of writing sketches for SNL.
- The Panic Before the Show. The pressure of live performances can lead to panic attacks, as shared by the cast.
- Health Issues from Stress. The toll of performing on health is explored, including stress-related conditions.
- Memorable Sketches. The discussion revolves around iconic sketches and the creative process behind them.
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Episode highlights
- Bill Hader's SNL BrillianceDavid Spade shares his admiration for Bill Hader's talent on SNL.“Bill Hader is brilliant on Saturday Night Live.”0:56Oct 7, 2022
- The Artichokes MascotDana and David reminisce about their community college mascot, the artichokes.“We were the artichokes!”4:27Oct 7, 2022
- Sketch Writing ChallengesDavid Spade opens up about the difficulties of writing sketches for SNL.“I was running out of sketch ideas that were four minutes.”11:25Oct 7, 2022
- The Panic Before the ShowThe pressure of live performances can lead to panic attacks, as shared by the cast.“I would go into that bathroom... and just hyperventilate.”27:37Oct 7, 2022
- Health Issues from StressThe toll of performing on health is explored, including stress-related conditions.“Could stress have caused this?”29:58Oct 7, 2022
- Memorable SketchesThe discussion revolves around iconic sketches and the creative process behind them.“It was just one of those great things where you come to the table and it's a home run.”35:58Oct 7, 2022
- The Pressure of Live TelevisionThe tension of performing live can be overwhelming, especially during cold opens.“If this doesn't go well, the show has to dig out from under it.”56:50Oct 7, 2022
- Directing and ActingBill Hader discusses the challenges of directing while acting in 'Barry'.“How do you act and direct?”1:07:47Oct 7, 2022
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
