John Farley on His Brother and the Origin of Matt Foley | Fly on the Wall
Episode Description
John Farley tells David and Dana how the Matt Foley character came to be, explaining that Bob Odenkirk initially wrote the role for himself but later gave it to Chris, who put his own spin on it. Foley was said to have been a combination of Foghorn Leghorn and Farley’s father.
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
Chris Farley’s Matt Foley character origins and development at Second City are discussed with anecdotes from Bob Odenkirk.
Key points
- The Origin of Matt Foley. Matt Foley was inspired by a real priest and rugby player.
- Odenkirk's Generosity. Bob Odenkirk wrote the character for himself but generously gave it to Chris.
