Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

SUPERFLY #61 - Tommy Boy Turns 30!

Mar 28, 2025
Join director Peter Segal as he dives into the nostalgic world of 'Tommy Boy' and shares behind-the-scenes stories from working with the late, great Chris Farley. The conversation flows from the film's cultural impact to the challenges of adapting the screenplay. Expect hilarious anecdotes about mishaps during filming and the collaborative nature of comedy, including the physical stunts some actors took on themselves. Plus, the hosts tackle unexpected headlines like accidental texts and celebrity rivalry, ensuring plenty of laughs!
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Sun Valley Trip

  • David Spade flew to Sun Valley and found the small plane and the airport's tight mountain pass unsettling.
  • A mellow waiter at the lodge took an unreasonably long time to get Spade a beer.
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Airplane Annoyances

  • David Spade dislikes airplane window shades that require excessive effort to close and pilots' vague explanations for delays.
  • On one flight, Spade struggled with a new tray table design and was annoyed by sudden changes in departure times.
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LAX Car Robbery

  • David Spade's car was robbed at LAX, with a mysterious red canvas bag left inside.
  • The airport police seemed unconcerned, and the incident was likely due to an issue with his wife's car's automatic locking.
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