The Life & Death of Chris Farley (parts 1 + 2) - A Fallen SNL Superstar | FULL PODCAST EPISODE

Описание: Chris Farley was a comedic force to be reckoned with. He hit the ground running at Second City and soon after became a breakout star on SNL with such popular characters as Matt Foley and, well, himself ('The Chris Farley Show'). Audiences loved his charming earnestness and off-the-wall manic energy, which is on full display in his now-classic comedy 'Tommy Boy.' So why was Chris Farley discontent?

Sometimes the same qualities that make somebody a great performer can also destroy them. Farley grew incredibly insecure as he got more successful and eventually gave in to his demons. He died at the same age as fellow SNL legend John Belushi. In this special two-parter of Death in Entertainment, we discuss his highs and lows, and explore what went so wrong in his final year.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PART 1 - THE RISE OF A COMEDIC LEGEND (D.I.E. POD Ep. 49)

0:07 Teaser Intro
2:21 Pop Culture Flash: December 18, 1997
10:28 Chris Farley's Early Life: Growing up as the class clown in Madison, Wisconsin.
20:00 Discovering improv and sketch comedy after graduating college.
27:14 Moving to Chicago and becoming a Second City superstar alongside such performers as Bob Odenkirk, Tim Meadows and Stephen Colbert.
31:43 SNL comes calling: Controversial Andrew Dice Clay episode leads to a cast shakeup in 1990. Lorne Michaels hires new blood: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade and, of course, Chris Farley.
39:16 The Chippendales Sketch immediately launches Farley as a breakout SNL star. Some say it led to his downfall. Was it too mean-spirited?
45:27 Drugs and alcohol quickly become part of Farley's weekly routine: Crazy antics and multiple rehab stints behind the scenes.
55:50 Another shakeup at SNL in 1995: Lorne Michaels fires most of the cast including Farley. But he continues their business relationship by producing the now-classic comedy Tommy Boy, co-starring best friend David Spade. The movie made money but was destroyed by critics like Roger Ebert. Why all the hate?
1:02:39 Farley takes the bad reviews personally and becomes depressed. Things only get worse with Black Sheep (1996), which was hastily thrown together after the commercial success of Tommy Boy. The movie is once again destroyed by critics, but they're even harsher this time. His self-confidence plummets, leading him to go on a bender and enter rehab again.

1:12:24 INTERMISSION

PART 2 - THE DOWNFALL OF A COMEDIC LEGEND (D.I.E. POD Ep. 50)

1:14:23 Beverly Hills Ninja story
1:17:15 Chris Farley's final year starts out with a manic, drug-fueled appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in January 1997. Some viewers claim you can see his nose bleeding.
1:21:21 He hosts SNL one last time and it's a disaster. His physical wear and tear is noticeable.
1:28:06 Farley's final days in Chicago, December 1997: A pub crawl after a Second City event and a drug binge with call girls.
1:30:16 12/18/97: Fatal drug overdose at his apartment in the Hancock building. What was in his system? Who was he with? A disturbing photo shows him laying motionless and foaming at the mouth. He's dead at the same age of comedic idol John Belushi.
1:38:54 Aftermath: His voice role in Shrek is left incomplete. Why was he so unhappy with his career?
1:46:34 Farley's funeral: his best friend is noticeably absent.
1:52:03 Final Thoughts
1:54:12 Bonus: Adam Sandler's tribute to Chris Farley!

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