RE-RELEASE - Will Ferrell
Episode Description
Live from the Largo Theater in LA circa 2023!
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
Will Ferrell joins Dana Carvey and David Spade to discuss SNL memories, iconic sketches, and personal anecdotes in a lively live episode.
Key points
- Will Ferrell's Podcast Appearance. Will Ferrell brings his signature humor to the podcast, cracking up the audience.
- The Audition That Fell Flat. A humorous recount of Will's audition where he played with cat toys to silence.
- The Cold Opening Experience. First-time sketch comedy can be overwhelming, especially when you don't know it's the cold opening.
- Phil Hartman's Influence. Phil Hartman was a guiding light for many comedians, known for his effortless talent.
- The Pressure of SNL. New cast members felt the pressure of SNL's uncertain future, but supported each other.
- Embarrassing Stories on Set. A series of hilarious mishaps during filming, including a wardrobe malfunction and squib failures.
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Episode highlights
- Will Ferrell's Podcast AppearanceWill Ferrell brings his signature humor to the podcast, cracking up the audience.“He's cracking up. We're all cracking up, making fun of each other.”0:31Oct 22, 2025
- The Audition That Fell FlatA humorous recount of Will's audition where he played with cat toys to silence.“I thought that would be funny to play with cat toys on the ground.”12:32Oct 22, 2025
- The Cold Opening ExperienceFirst-time sketch comedy can be overwhelming, especially when you don't know it's the cold opening.“I didn't know it was the cold opening.”26:05Oct 22, 2025
- Phil Hartman's InfluencePhil Hartman was a guiding light for many comedians, known for his effortless talent.“He was just somebody who was always there.”28:21Oct 22, 2025
- The Pressure of SNLNew cast members felt the pressure of SNL's uncertain future, but supported each other.“We knew like, ooh, the show's about to get cancelled.”36:50Oct 22, 2025
- Embarrassing Stories on SetA series of hilarious mishaps during filming, including a wardrobe malfunction and squib failures.“It was so horrible.”52:58Oct 22, 2025
- The Challenges of FilmmakingDiscussing the difficulties of getting a movie made and the unpredictability of success.“There's so many ways to mess it up.”1:01:45Oct 22, 2025
- Norm's Shoe HeistA hilarious story about Norm stealing shoes from a friend on a flight.“I did take your shoes. I threw them in the trash can, just so you know.”1:13:00Oct 22, 2025
Tension
30/ 100Low tension
