David Spade discusses the joys of touring as a stand-up comedian, connecting with audiences in different cities, and tracking ticket sales.
David Spade shares his experience hosting the talk show Lights Out, which was eventually canceled due to a programming strategy shift by Comedy Central during the pandemic.
David Spade reflects on his career journey, overcoming challenges while working with talented writers and cast members on a popular sketch comedy show.
Deep dives
David Spade's Stand-up Comedy Tour
David Spade discusses his love for touring and performing stand-up comedy. He enjoys traveling to different cities, seeing how many tickets he sells, and connecting with his audience.
Lights Out Talk Show and Its Cancellation
David Spade talks about his experience hosting the talk show Lights Out, which was initially done from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the show was later canceled due to a change in programming strategy by Comedy Central.
Collaborations with Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Kevin James
David Spade shares his involvement in movies with Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Kevin James. He mentions that they often work together, and if Sandler has a project or idea, they coordinate and come together to create a film.
David Spade's Career Journey
David Spade reflects on his career journey, from being a writer to a performer on a popular sketch comedy show. He discusses the challenges of competing with talented writers and cast members, including well-known names like Conan O'Brien and Mike Myers. Spade shares the difficulty of writing sketches that stand out among a predominantly similar-looking cast. Despite early struggles, he perseveres and appreciates the opportunities he had on the show.
Creating Iconic Joke Formats and Working with Adam Sandler
David Spade talks about creating iconic joke formats like 'and they want their pants back' and how they have been used and altered by others over the years. He discusses working on movies like 'Grown Ups' with Adam Sandler and the collaborative process of pitching and refining jokes on set. Spade reflects on the success of his career and addresses the notion of conquering new frontiers in the comedy world.
On this diamond of an episode, ace comedian David Spade shuffles on in. Our hearts are captured as we get royally flushed, and you bet your bottom dollar that Sean reveals his alternate identity as the Seafood King. At the end of the day, let’s just get one thing straight: with us jokers, it’s all fun and gaming here at SmartLess.
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