Jason Priestley on Hosting SNL, Hockey with Mike Myers, & Directing TV
Episode Description
Jason Priestley joins Dana and David to talk about his SNL figure skating cold open, directing episodes of Beverly Hills 90210, and season two of Private Eyes on CW. Also, living in Nashville, directing Richard Dreyfuss, and playing hockey with Mike Myers.
On Audacy’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
Jason Priestley discusses his career, directing, and his new show Private Eyes in this episode.
Key points
- Jason Priestley on SNL Experience. Jason reflects on his unforgettable experience hosting SNL at just 22 years old.
- Canadian Humility. A humorous take on the humble nature of Canadians in the entertainment industry.
- The Reality of Fame. Jason discusses the challenges of staying grounded while achieving fame at a young age.
- 90210's Intense Workload. Jason reveals the demanding shooting schedule of 90210, with 32 episodes a year.
- Unexpected Nashville Life. Jason shares his surprising experiences living in Nashville after moving from Hollywood.
- Directing Challenges. Directing is more complicated than it seems, involving constant decision-making and problem-solving.
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Episode highlights
- Jason Priestley on SNL ExperienceJason reflects on his unforgettable experience hosting SNL at just 22 years old.“It was definitely an experience that I'll never forget.”3:48Sep 30, 2026
- Canadian HumilityA humorous take on the humble nature of Canadians in the entertainment industry.“Canadians just have a vibe...”5:01Sep 30, 2026
- The Reality of FameJason discusses the challenges of staying grounded while achieving fame at a young age.“I tried to stay level-headed...”10:24Sep 30, 2026
- 90210's Intense WorkloadJason reveals the demanding shooting schedule of 90210, with 32 episodes a year.“We would do 32 a year.”11:03Sep 30, 2026
- Unexpected Nashville LifeJason shares his surprising experiences living in Nashville after moving from Hollywood.“It's hotter than I thought in the summer...”18:44Sep 30, 2026
- Directing ChallengesDirecting is more complicated than it seems, involving constant decision-making and problem-solving.“It's harder than you think.”21:50Sep 30, 2026
- The Weight of LeadershipBeing a director comes with significant responsibilities, often leading to stress and fatigue.“Heavy is the head that wears the crown, right?”22:04Sep 30, 2026
- Rebooting a Successful ShowThe reboot of 'Private Eyes' brings back beloved characters five years later, offering a fresh take.“We thought about it long and hard and we said, 'Yeah, we'll try it.'”34:02Sep 30, 2026
Tension
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