Dennis Miller | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode Description
Bombing in front of high school classmates, hiring Norm Macdonald on the spot, and pizza at Jay Leno's house with Dennis Miller.
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
Dana Carvey and David Spade chat with Dennis Miller about SNL, comedy influences, and personal stories from their careers.
Key points
- Dennis Miller's Influence. Dennis Miller is hailed as the best update host in SNL history, influencing many comedians.
- A Moment of Reflection. The conversation shifts to the emotional impact of losing friends and the passage of time.
- The Power of Laughter. Laughter is a powerful tool that can help you navigate through failures and mistakes.
- Norm Macdonald's Unique Style. Norm's humor was unlike any other, blending dark themes with unexpected punchlines.
- The Impact of Lauren Michaels. Lauren Michaels had a profound influence on the comedian's career and self-perception.
- The Pressure of Performance. The fear of failure can be overwhelming, especially in high-stakes environments like SNL.
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Episode highlights
- Dennis Miller's InfluenceDennis Miller is hailed as the best update host in SNL history, influencing many comedians.“Dennis is pound for pound the best update person in history, my opinion.”17:58Oct 7, 2022
- A Moment of ReflectionThe conversation shifts to the emotional impact of losing friends and the passage of time.“Life gets a lot harder and I got so much less neurotic about it.”22:08Oct 7, 2022
- The Power of LaughterLaughter is a powerful tool that can help you navigate through failures and mistakes.“The only mistake you can make is to double down or look like an [ __ ].”25:16Oct 7, 2022
- Norm Macdonald's Unique StyleNorm's humor was unlike any other, blending dark themes with unexpected punchlines.“Norm was like Andy Kaufman if he could have written jokes.”30:54Oct 7, 2022
- The Impact of Lauren MichaelsLauren Michaels had a profound influence on the comedian's career and self-perception.“Lauren changed my life, he's like Henry Higgins.”41:00Oct 7, 2022
- The Pressure of PerformanceThe fear of failure can be overwhelming, especially in high-stakes environments like SNL.“I felt like if I didn't kill, there's no more job.”43:43Oct 7, 2022
- Memories of ComedyReflecting on the past can bring both joy and nostalgia, especially in the world of comedy.“I love it, it's so hard to go back.”45:28Oct 7, 2022
- The Power of Sound EffectsDavid showcases his impressive sound effect skills, reminiscent of Michael Winslow.“He's got a little Michael Winslow in him, David he does McDonald's sound effects.”47:34Oct 7, 2022
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
