Motivational Speaker Matt Foley | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
(Original Air Date: 10/18/93) Chris Farley reveals the inspirations behind his classic Matt Foley character, and his approach to physical performing.
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He was a force of nature. Nothing else like him.
Not really
Ignore that other commenter. He is, and there is no one like him. Truly a rockstar and a legend! Forever missed.
Coke, the magical power boost
@@FatimaSorianoOfficial have a snicker. CF would have lol at your “high ground “
IKR
Dude even roasted the curtain 😂
For real, only Farley could troll a curtain and make it funny
Showing his improv background
Who knows what drugs he was on
Haha, made me laugh too when he attacked the "show biz curtain'. He was just unbelievably funny the way he committed to comedy.
Yeah, that was so unprovoked. The 'ol curtain was just hangin' there minding it's own. 😂
Every time he adjusts his belt, his superpowers increase 😂
Norm Macdonald and Chris Farley. Two greats from the SNL 90'S that will be greatly missed.
Norm was a very small part of SNL. A minor character. One dimensional.
@@tommackay7433 Wow you must be the life of the party, huh?
Got that right!
Explain to the folks at home what a minor character is.@@tommackay7433
@@tommackay7433👈don't own a doghouse 😂😂😂😂
Tells one of the top working drummers of the day, “Zip It! Your show business antics won’t get you Jack squat!” Perfect.
Max loved it too!!!!!
You might say that Chris performed with all the madness in his soul.
Glad he told me, hell Ive been playing drums for years. Wow, I could of been a Monk
Matt Foley was written by Bob Odenkirk??? OMG. The man's a certified genius.
Matt Foley name was from a Priest that Chris knew from Marquette and further was at St James in Arlington Hts Il...
Odenkirk wrote the Matt Foley character however Chris Farley brought him to life. Without Chris, Matt Foley would be just a character description on a page. The performance makes any character, not the description of said character.
@@1977TA Nobody asked you to quibble over semantics.
@@victorkong82How do you know I didn’t?
@@1977TA cuz odenkirk sucks
I’ve always loved Matt Foley. Very motivational.
😂
Down by a river!!!
😂😂😂
A comedic genuis... his physical comedy and agility was insane, especially for a man his size.
He played football and rugby in highschool and college
So light on his feet for a big boy.
@@roddydykes7053 Hockey, too.
Rest in peace and we still miss you, Chris!
The Chevy Chase Show was his short lived talk show that lasted from September 7, 1993 to October 15, 1993. This Conan clip aired 3 days later on October 18, 1993.
TY for that. I didn't know what he meant.
Thanks for the info. I didn't know that.
Dennis Miller (1992), Chevy Chase (1993), Jon Stewart (1994-95), Keenan Ivory Wayans (1997), Magic Johnson (1998). The '90s were full of failed late-night celebrity talk shows.
I don't know if I would really count Jon Stewart as fail because he went right from his show to hosting the daily show I looked it up kind of crazy he did 2593 episodes According to IMDB
Lol when he starts trying to motivate the curtain 😂
I don't know how I missed that Odenkirk wrote these with Farley. That makes SO much sense!
I just edited learned that today going down the YT rabbit hole
It's crazy to think I watched Chris Farley as a kid and now I'm almost older than he was when he died... such a sad end for someone so funny, Matt Foley always gets a laugh no matter how many times I've seen Farley do it
I've got him by 8 years and it doesn't seem like that long ago I was watching that special cast of snl. Then of course Tommy boy hit. I actually have it on my phone SD card now. He was something special for sure.
I remember being 13 when I saw him and Adam Sandler doing the Sloppy Joe song on SNL, now I’m 43 and still can’t believe he’s gone.
@@hellsunicorn now there's no lunch lady down in lunch lady land.
@@djredshow Yes, and the world is poorer for it. No more sloppy joes. 😢
Isn't life a trip as you get older?
I watched an episode of "Dark Side of Comedy" about Chris Farley a while back. He was a brilliant comedic talent, but his life was very sad. I'm a big guy myself and watching this, I see the insecurity behind the jokes and I can relate. My heart aches for him.
I feel the same way. Seeing this video is very uncomfortable. Mr. Farley clearly was an extremely talented performer who knew exactly how to make an audience roar with laughter. But it is also just as clear that he was very ambivalent about that comedy. I think he craved the laughter and the attention, but also felt shame at the manner in which he got that laughter. The downward eyes while saying things like "how dumb I am" and "hose tubby off" betrays his inner thoughts.
Well said. @@jeffreyharris3440
Sadly, there's a long list of comedians who suffered the same fate. I'm glad you speak out about your pain. All the best to you.
One of the funniest guys of all time, but you can sense he is not at peace with himself especially during the sitdown part of the show. I think Chris felt he had to be " on" all the time to feel accepted by others, even though he was already loved by millions of fans.
Read the Bible, so U2 don’t end up in hell like Matt Foley, a.k.a. Farley…… now he’s living in a van down by the lake of fire! Where everyone has chronic fatigue 24 seven and you’re 90 years old at the same time!
I'm out of breath just watching him !! He was the best .... RIP
I never knew this skit existed! This is timeless, man.
Farley's comedic timing is what is probably his most underrated asset. Just look at how absolutely perfect he was at 1:35. They probably didn't event rehearse this, either because Chris was such a good improvisational actor.
Or Max knew to come in without direction.
he was a student at the Improv in Chicago
How is anything about Chris Farley "underrated"? What is that, some new word you learned yesterday and now you're compelled to find new ways to use it, appropriate or not? Did you look it up first? Do you ever think about what you're saying before you say it? Do you think you're the only person who noticed Farley's timing along with the rest of his skills? Underrated? Farley was a beloved, talented, unique, and renowned comic. "Comedic timing" is what makes any good comic, great comics ALL have great comedic timing, you can't separate that trait from the rest of the talent because without it you don't have any talent at all. Are you the only person on the planet that doesn't get that the rest of us are well aware of Farley's comedic timing along with the rest of his skills? I think your grasp of the English language is overrated. Your comment is absurd and an insult to Farley's legacy.
He appeared perfectly timed at 1:35 largely because Max is a top drummer and able to respond instantly to any cue like the one when Chris points at the spot you're referring to. Max has to catch every cue that Bruce Springsteen gives him all night for 4 hours a night, every gesture. They do in fact rehearse these beforehand. I've been to a Conan show. I'm also in the music/entertainment business (45 years). Much of this is improv, but Max was on high alert for his own cues.
Truly there will never be anybody as funny and if witty as Chris Farley in my lifetime. I grew up watching this man and his loss to this day still sting. Thankfully we still have clips of him and his movies. Chris Farley is gone too soon but he will never be forgotten.
If witty?
@@philwright2480 Was this needed?
billdover probably meant "as" not "if"...
“Now that Chevy Chase isn’t in the picture!” Wow, that brings back memories.
It does?!
Died too young..Miss you man.
So true, RIP
He was and always will be, one of a kind, singular and funnier than any other human being. Effortless and full of silliness
Chris was so sweet and smart...just a truly cool guy. These are the people you miss.
Conan always had all the best friends in the comedy scene
Poor Chris. He got so into character he winded himself.
He should have seen a doctor. He looks like he is in real distress.
@@andynaz5631 hi as a kite on who knows what. Really miss him though. good guy and hilarious
He "winded himself" barely doing anything. Funny as hell but in incredibly poor health.
"Barely doing anything"?! Have you ever tried to capture an audience--and crew--on stage? Let alone the energy HE was putting out to project the emotion and the character!
@@cdsmithmail yeah it may not seem like it but playing that character he was playing is actually a lot especially for someone overweight. He was definitely doing a lot. I am thin and in shape and my heart rate would increase dramatically if I were out there running around like that.
His mother used to visit the Radio Shack I worked at in Madison, WI and she was always nice and calm like he said.
Seeing Farley say this about his size and knowing he felt like it was the only reason people liked him breaks my heart. He had real comedic talent and some of the very best comedians did physical comedy, just see Lucille Ball, Jim Carrey and Kramer himself, Michael Richards. It's not as easy as they make it seem.
I love you Chris. You have always made me laugh ever since I was a kid in the early 90s. Conan and Andy will forever be awesome because of this.
He was a Beautiful Comedic genius
Tommy Boy...RIP
That fall was signature! 😂 Chris Farley, “Legend For The Ages…”!
Miss this man . Religiously watched his movies as a kid
It’s remarkable Chris didn’t have a heart attack doing some of these performances. Overdose aside, there’s no way he would have made it past his late 40s in that physical condition.
I always want to see more of Chris Farley. Genius.
The ever hillarious brilliant and out of control Chris Farley ❤ SO very missed ....
Rest in Peace Chris
He’s still makes me laugh in tears. RIP Chris
What a tragic loss! Chris was pure comedic genius.
Chis Farley Made EVRYONE LAUGH! ALOT of times were things that embarrassed himself! Chris Farley will ALWAYS BE ONE of THE BEST!
I am officially motivated. Chris gave it EVERYthing he had. A true American Original.
Love you Chris!! Thanks for the many wonderful memories
One of a kind. Pure genius. Just wish he knew how much ppl truly loved him. RIP
Chris Farley we miss you !!! R.I.P.
God I miss Farley!! We need his humor more than ever.
Thanks for the Fon Du Lac Wisconsin drop Matt! Chris Farley was a National Treasure ❤RIP big fella, you definitely left an impact in your short time 🙏🏼
Chris Farley was a brilliant comedian.
No doubt about it
A true LEGEND
I miss him greatly Chris Farley !
One of my all time favourites, sad that he's gone way to early, but his legacy with live on forever.
Farley was the GOAT! I hope he's having fun in lunch lady heaven ❤
God Rest His Soul, He Was Incredible !!!
Love that guy.
I miss this man.
Absolute genius. Forever a legend.
Great comedian.
Legend
The guy was on another level. Full tilt funny fulltime. Thanks for posting!
He takes that fall like the pro that he is!!! ❤❤❤❤
He was so energetic, I get exhausted just watching him! 😄
Amazing!! Love that voice he does when talking more quiet. Wicked talented guy he was.
He was a wild one. R.I.P. big guy.
The coffee sketch is my fav of his. The chef in the back his reaction is actually pure
Jeez, Chris was an absolute gem. Died way too early
He was pretty athletic for a guy that size. 😄 RIP
Fueled by coke
Cokane
Fattest cartwheel I've ever seen, that was awesome
Yeah he was a sneaky good athlete. Played competitive football and hockey growing up, and played rugby for Marquette University. The blue & yellow rugby shirt he's wearing in college at the start of Tommy Boy was his actual Marquette rugby shirt. Dude was more nimble than one would expect of a man that size.
Chris Farley never used drugs to enhance his performance as a professional. About 8 months after this appearance he was clean and sober and remained that way for three years.
GODSPEED Chris....you’re very missed!
The energy is just insane.. 👍
We all want more of Chris Farley ❤ Irreplaceable
Fu**ing legend! RIP buddy 🙏
Chris Farley was totally a comic genius!!! What incredible talent!!! A GOD,- given gift to make people laugh!!!!
I miss him ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️Gave it more than his all ~ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It's kind of striking how green Conan is. Interviewing someone when you have to stick to time and probably questions they were already asked and make it seem like a natural conversation is far from the easiest thing in the world and you can see how it seems like he's sticking closer to a script and he's a little tentative when asking questions. Now he's considered one of the greats and even has a podcast that is all interview. What a difference 30 years makes.
RIP Chris. 😢
It was so fun back in the 90s to come home with some beer and watch late night. Great times !!
Good video Sir Conan
The one and only Chris. He was a genius in the comedy world!
Chris Farley's 'Matt Foley' character was perhaps one of the few comedic acts (back in the day) that actually made me *_'laugh-out-loud';_* his originality was incomparable, and he was truly a class act in his own right. I actually find myself missing and relating to Chris in a unique sort of way, as - fully understanding the idea of [mock] character-creation/impersonation in my younger years - I had that same [natural] ability to make others (friends/family) laugh, simply through [observed] imitation of stereotypical 'stock characters'; but unlike Farley, never got serious with the idea ... I'm sure Farley's iconic comic uniqueness and greatness will live on for many - including those aspiring future comics - years to come. _'Cheers!'_ Thanks for posting!
One of the greatest TV characters of all time.
Conan didn't need to make him feel bad
Oh my gosh, I'm almost pissing myself. One of my favorite characters and I've never seen this! 😂
Legends never die. 🫡
Loved him and Patrick Swayze when they did the Chippendales skit on SNL. RIP to both.
Amazing how he could be that intense. I would've passed out after 1 minute
He was reportedly doing a LOT of coke during this period.
Call me late but I never knew Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman) wrote Matt Foley’s character. That’s interesting.
Matt Foley cracks me up every time!!! (And he sounds just like the my-pillow guy)
The my pillow guy can go live in a van down by the river.
look at this curtain i can wipe my ass with it lol omg he was the best
I remember watching this live and having the laugh of my life. Chris is one of the greats.
Loved the man and his comedy...Rip Chris Farley. The Best, are always gone too soon !
seems like a very sweet person. most compassionate man in comedy. and his act shows.
My favorite, of all time comedian!!! Loved him & miss him! ❤😢
I forgot about this moment lol Pretty cool to see the transition from performing to regular.
here it is feb 2024 and I still mourn Chris. He's still one of my fav comedians of all time. Dude could always make me laugh no matter how bad or depressed I felt. R.I.P. Chris you are greatly loved and missed.
Hearing him carry on a conversation is like talking to an old friend you haven’t seen in years.
Ugh, I’m still in love with Chris Farley. I would have literally been with him forever ♾️
Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) wrote the original skit
Gosh, I will forever love that dude! He must have bent the laws of physics every time he did a cartwheel with such ease. I feel blessed by having lived at the same time as Mr. Farley.
Man I miss him.
I just realized I’ve reached the age and weight where I’m doing Matt’s pants adjusting moves.😂. Sure miss this guy! Comic Genius!!
Clearly high as a kite. God bless the legend that we all laugh to.
he was always such a treat..
He gave it his all. Chris Farley the legend.
My favorite comedian R.I.P Chris