Chris Farley: The Story Behind The SNL Star Gone Too Soon

Comedians are usually known for their best bits, but Chris Farley was so much more than just a fat guy in a little coat. This ...

The SNL Sketch That Made Adam Sandler Laugh The Most On Air (And, Of Course, It Involves Chris Farley)

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Lorne Michaels Banned Chris Farley From ‘SNL’ for ‘Weeks at a Time’ to Help Him Get Off ‘the Drinking and the Drugs’: He ‘Clearly Had Addiction Issues’

Chris Farley is widely considered one of the most iconic “Saturday Night Live” cast members of all time, but “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels wouldn’t always allow him on the set of the prolific ...
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Why Lorne Michaels Would Allegedly Ban Chris Farley From ‘SNL’ for “Weeks at a Time”

Susan Morrison, the author of 'Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,' recalls how the 'SNL' creator would try to help the late castmember by sending him to some "really tough love rehab ...
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‘SNL’ Boss Lorne Michaels Used To “Ban” Chris Farley “For Weeks At A Time” As Farley Struggled With Drug Addiction

Saturday Night Live boss Lorne Michaels reportedly took a “tough love” approach to helping Chris Farley overcome his substance abuse before the comedy legend tragically passed away in 1997. Michaels’ ...
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After Working With John Belushi, Lorne Michaels Used To 'Ban' Chris Farley From SNL Amidst Drug Addiction: 'Obviously, It Didn't Do It For Him'

Saturday Night Live, now in its 50th season as part of the 2025 TV schedule, has showcased many stars. But none quite like the late Chris Farley. A whirlwind of energy and comedic talent, Farley's ...
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Jim Breuer on God, weed and the death of Chris Farley

Known as a blitz-eyed giggler from Half Baked, or the animal-hybrid, nostalgia talk-show host Goat Boy from Saturday Night Live, Jim Breuer has been subtly shifting his comedy content over the last ...