Fred Wolf | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode Description
Writing for Farley, Springsteen at the YMCA, and deciding between SNL, Conan and Chevy Chase with Fred Wolf.
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
Fred Wolf discusses his comedy career, SNL experiences, and stories with Chris Farley and other comedians.
Key points
- Bizarre Internet Fame. A woman sells jars of farts for a living, shocking the hosts.
- Memorable Performances. Fred recalls a time he was blown away by Dana's performance.
- Bruce Springsteen's Surprise Encounter. After a successful sketch, Bruce Springsteen approaches, leaving the writer in disbelief.
- The High of Success. The writer reflects on the joy of having a sketch featured on SNL, feeling on top of the world.
- A Call from Chevy Chase. In a whirlwind day, the writer receives three job offers, including one from Chevy Chase.
- From Writer to Head Writer. A surprising moment when he was offered the head writer position at SNL.
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Episode highlights
- Bizarre Internet FameA woman sells jars of farts for a living, shocking the hosts.“She farts in a jar and makes about a hundred grand a year.”5:10Nov 22, 2023
- Memorable PerformancesFred recalls a time he was blown away by Dana's performance.“I swear to God it was like twice my set.”12:12Nov 22, 2023
- Bruce Springsteen's Surprise EncounterAfter a successful sketch, Bruce Springsteen approaches, leaving the writer in disbelief.“What the hell he's coming closer?”26:08Nov 22, 2023
- The High of SuccessThe writer reflects on the joy of having a sketch featured on SNL, feeling on top of the world.“I thought this is like the coolest thing I think I've ever experienced.”30:51Nov 22, 2023
- A Call from Chevy ChaseIn a whirlwind day, the writer receives three job offers, including one from Chevy Chase.“In one day, I got three phone calls.”41:34Nov 22, 2023
- From Writer to Head WriterA surprising moment when he was offered the head writer position at SNL.“I cannot believe I said this.”56:23Nov 22, 2023
- A Surprising Career PathDiscussing the unexpected journey from being a writer to head writer.“I was always sure that something was gonna happen.”57:33Nov 22, 2023
- Identifying TalentA reflection on recognizing potential in actors like Emma Stone.“This is the one thing I'm pretty good at.”58:17Nov 22, 2023
Tension
30/ 100Low tension
