RE-RELEASE - Garrett Morris
Episode Description
Let’s revisit problems with the law, Richard Pryor stories, and the original SNL days with Garrett Morris.
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
Garrett Morris shares stories from his SNL days, including interactions with Richard Pryor and the challenges of comedy writing.
Key points
- Garrett Morris on SNL's Early Days. Garrett reflects on his exciting time during the first season of SNL, bringing energy and fun.
- Teaching in Correctional Facilities. Garrett shares his unique experience as a teacher in a correctional facility.
- A Comedic Arrest Story. Garrett recounts a humorous tale of being arrested and the mix-up with his brother.
- Richard Pryor's Influence. Garrett discusses his admiration for Richard Pryor and a memorable encounter with him.
- The White Guilt Relief Fund Sketch. Garrett reveals the origins of a memorable SNL sketch about white guilt.
- A Moment of Anger. Reflecting on a moment of anger that could have led to a serious mistake.
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Episode highlights
- Garrett Morris on SNL's Early DaysGarrett reflects on his exciting time during the first season of SNL, bringing energy and fun.“He was full of energy and fun.”0:26Feb 25, 2026
- Teaching in Correctional FacilitiesGarrett shares his unique experience as a teacher in a correctional facility.“I was a teacher in there. You, too.”1:32Feb 25, 2026
- A Comedic Arrest StoryGarrett recounts a humorous tale of being arrested and the mix-up with his brother.“I spent the night in the clink and had to have another comedian bail me out.”3:55Feb 25, 2026
- Richard Pryor's InfluenceGarrett discusses his admiration for Richard Pryor and a memorable encounter with him.“Richard is my favorite monologueist of all time.”11:37Feb 25, 2026
- The White Guilt Relief Fund SketchGarrett reveals the origins of a memorable SNL sketch about white guilt.“It became a thing called a white guilt relief fund.”18:40Feb 25, 2026
- A Moment of AngerReflecting on a moment of anger that could have led to a serious mistake.“I was going to make a serious mistake.”19:14Feb 25, 2026
- Unexpected Podcast MomentsA humorous admission about podcast content that surprised everyone.“I never knew I would say suck my dick on this podcast.”22:43Feb 25, 2026
- The First HighA poignant reflection on the nature of addiction and the pursuit of that initial high.“You never get that first high again.”28:34Feb 25, 2026
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
