Episode
Jim Downey
1:52:25
Published: Wed May 11 2022
Description
Weekend Update with Norm, presidential parodies, and may god have mercy on your soul with Jim Downey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Live Nation is offering $25 all-in tickets to thousands of concerts from May 10 to May 16 on livenation.com.
00:00 - 01:04 (01:04)
Summary
Live Nation is offering $25 all-in tickets to thousands of concerts from May 10 to May 16 on livenation.com.
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Comedian Norm Macdonald's friends and fellow comedians such as David Spade, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, and Bill Murray, gathered at the New York comedy club to pay their respects at his memorial service, where they watched footage of his never-released stand-up special.
01:05 - 05:10 (04:05)
Summary
Comedian Norm Macdonald's friends and fellow comedians such as David Spade, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, and Bill Murray, gathered at the New York comedy club to pay their respects at his memorial service, where they watched footage of his never-released stand-up special.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Comedian Bill Burr discusses his experience attending late comedian Norm Macdonald's funeral and his impressions of the eulogies given, including his own, in a conversation with host Conan O'Brien.
05:10 - 10:54 (05:44)
Summary
Comedian Bill Burr discusses his experience attending late comedian Norm Macdonald's funeral and his impressions of the eulogies given, including his own, in a conversation with host Conan O'Brien.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The head writer is constantly pulled in different directions and it can be difficult to get their attention.
10:54 - 13:41 (02:46)
Summary
The head writer is constantly pulled in different directions and it can be difficult to get their attention. Writers sometimes struggle to pitch ideas to the head writer, who may be preoccupied with other tasks.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Saturday Night Live veterans, Dana Carvey and Jim Downey, talk about the process of writing for the show, including the creative input of head writer Jim and the challenges of coming up with material.
13:41 - 16:46 (03:04)
Summary
Saturday Night Live veterans, Dana Carvey and Jim Downey, talk about the process of writing for the show, including the creative input of head writer Jim and the challenges of coming up with material.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The podcast delves into the life and career of Jim Downey, who was hired as a writer for the original cast of Saturday Night Live despite being very young, and discusses his comedic style and personality.
16:47 - 21:06 (04:18)
Summary
The podcast delves into the life and career of Jim Downey, who was hired as a writer for the original cast of Saturday Night Live despite being very young, and discusses his comedic style and personality.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The guest on the podcast discusses how he completed a song for Saturday Night Live’s 40th Anniversary with Maya Rudolph.
21:06 - 24:38 (03:31)
Summary
The guest on the podcast discusses how he completed a song for Saturday Night Live’s 40th Anniversary with Maya Rudolph.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
No coherent topic could be identified from this transcript fragment.
24:38 - 27:51 (03:13)
Summary
No coherent topic could be identified from this transcript fragment.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker describes a man who was very elegant and had experienced a lot, comparing him to Fred Astaire and the men in cigarette ads from the 60s.
27:51 - 32:00 (04:09)
Summary
The speaker describes a man who was very elegant and had experienced a lot, comparing him to Fred Astaire and the men in cigarette ads from the 60s. He clarifies that the term "bastard" was not meant to be interpreted as a dirty word.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Belushi had an extensive wardrobe and would give clothes to Downey Jr. who loved wearing them to the point of putting them underneath his own clothes.
32:00 - 35:38 (03:38)
Summary
Belushi had an extensive wardrobe and would give clothes to Downey Jr. who loved wearing them to the point of putting them underneath his own clothes.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The transcript discusses Belushi's nervous trumpet-playing while on stage and his ability to deliver standout comedic performances.
35:38 - 39:53 (04:14)
Summary
The transcript discusses Belushi's nervous trumpet-playing while on stage and his ability to deliver standout comedic performances.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
David Spade discusses Chris Farley's mood swings when under the influence of drugs and alcohol, as well as Farley's shift in priorities towards music rather than his hosting duties on Saturday Night Live.
39:53 - 42:35 (02:42)
Summary
David Spade discusses Chris Farley's mood swings when under the influence of drugs and alcohol, as well as Farley's shift in priorities towards music rather than his hosting duties on Saturday Night Live.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Get comfortable and versatile clothing at viore.comfly with 20% off your first purchase, free shipping on US orders over $75, and free returns.
42:35 - 47:20 (04:45)
Summary
Get comfortable and versatile clothing at viore.comfly with 20% off your first purchase, free shipping on US orders over $75, and free returns.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The opening up of SNL pieces to many writers backfired initially as some felt burnt out and decided to leave.
47:20 - 51:24 (04:03)
Summary
The opening up of SNL pieces to many writers backfired initially as some felt burnt out and decided to leave. However, it did impress Lorne Michaels who saw it as a display of moxie.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker reviews Seasons 2-4 of Norm's Update, including the OJ trial aftermath and the restaurant suit.
51:24 - 54:29 (03:04)
Summary
The speaker reviews Seasons 2-4 of Norm's Update, including the OJ trial aftermath and the restaurant suit. They also mention being fired during the fourth season.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The transcript contains unrelated thoughts, stories and experiences including being fired and offenses.
54:29 - 57:35 (03:06)
Summary
The transcript contains unrelated thoughts, stories and experiences including being fired and offenses.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Comedians Conan O'Brien and Dana Carvey recall their time at SNL and the competitive, joke-filled atmosphere of the rewrite table.
57:35 - 1:04:12 (06:37)
Summary
Comedians Conan O'Brien and Dana Carvey recall their time at SNL and the competitive, joke-filled atmosphere of the rewrite table.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The hosts of Lovett or Leave It podcast discuss the challenge of creating presidential impersonations and the process of writing sketches for the show's opening segment.
1:04:12 - 1:08:35 (04:22)
Summary
The hosts of Lovett or Leave It podcast discuss the challenge of creating presidential impersonations and the process of writing sketches for the show's opening segment.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speakers discuss the challenges of cluttered sketch comedy sets and relying on improvisation, while also mentioning the importance of mental health awareness in May and the virtual therapy provider, Talkspace.
1:08:35 - 1:13:13 (04:37)
Summary
The speakers discuss the challenges of cluttered sketch comedy sets and relying on improvisation, while also mentioning the importance of mental health awareness in May and the virtual therapy provider, Talkspace.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The audience doesn't enjoy when comedians make fun of Obama, resulting in Jim Carrey opting to perform Obama doing nursery rhymes in order to make the audience comfortable.
1:13:13 - 1:18:07 (04:53)
Summary
The audience doesn't enjoy when comedians make fun of Obama, resulting in Jim Carrey opting to perform Obama doing nursery rhymes in order to make the audience comfortable. Jim also talks about how Biden talks things into reality.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The transcript presents a jumbled mixture of sentences, jumping from one topic to another without cohesion or structure.
1:18:07 - 1:24:07 (06:00)
Summary
The transcript presents a jumbled mixture of sentences, jumping from one topic to another without cohesion or structure.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The process of interviewing requires focusing on small details and wide-angle perspectives.
1:24:07 - 1:27:52 (03:44)
Summary
The process of interviewing requires focusing on small details and wide-angle perspectives. Working with an interviewee can be a process of meeting in the middle with different perspectives.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker talks about the time he made a mistake discussing his arrival at SNL after looking up his Wikipedia page, and how he didn't get his first computer until 1990 or 1991.
1:27:52 - 1:32:25 (04:32)
Summary
The speaker talks about the time he made a mistake discussing his arrival at SNL after looking up his Wikipedia page, and how he didn't get his first computer until 1990 or 1991.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker reads through critical comments about an art piece, hoping to find a positive review, but ultimately agrees with the negative feedback.
1:32:25 - 1:35:35 (03:10)
Summary
The speaker reads through critical comments about an art piece, hoping to find a positive review, but ultimately agrees with the negative feedback.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker discusses David Spade's later start on a TV show and his commitment to his work.
1:35:35 - 1:38:25 (02:49)
Summary
The speaker discusses David Spade's later start on a TV show and his commitment to his work. The speaker also briefly mentions their experience talking with the host and writers of the show.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A language learning app offers features such as true accent to help you learn the real way to talk and bite-sized lessons that can prepare you for real-life language conversations.
1:38:27 - 1:42:09 (03:42)
Summary
A language learning app offers features such as true accent to help you learn the real way to talk and bite-sized lessons that can prepare you for real-life language conversations.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Drizzly is an alcohol delivery service that offers delivery of beers, wines, and spirits to your doorstep in under 60 minutes, providing a convenient solution for those sudden boozy cravings or romantic nights in.
1:42:09 - 1:44:26 (02:17)
Summary
Drizzly is an alcohol delivery service that offers delivery of beers, wines, and spirits to your doorstep in under 60 minutes, providing a convenient solution for those sudden boozy cravings or romantic nights in.
EpisodeJim Downey
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The speaker narrates an encounter with a girl in a courtyard, who approached him in a sexually suggestive manner, and compares it to a scene from a James Bond movie.
1:44:26 - 1:49:51 (05:24)
Summary
The speaker narrates an encounter with a girl in a courtyard, who approached him in a sexually suggestive manner, and compares it to a scene from a James Bond movie. He also shares Dennis Miller's comment on the importance of his work with SNL.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker discusses a text mixup with Marci Klein regarding Chris Rock's birthday and reminiscing about being involved in committee craziness.
1:49:51 - 1:53:14 (03:23)
Summary
The speaker discusses a text mixup with Marci Klein regarding Chris Rock's birthday and reminiscing about being involved in committee craziness.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Jim Carrey talks about his experience living in New York City during his SNL days, including the challenges of the city's shadowy streets and limited sun exposure.
1:53:14 - 1:55:58 (02:43)
Summary
Jim Carrey talks about his experience living in New York City during his SNL days, including the challenges of the city's shadowy streets and limited sun exposure.
EpisodeJim Downey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker reflects on the difficulty of getting to SNL without a car service and shares their experience of relying on cabs.
1:55:58 - 1:57:17 (01:19)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the difficulty of getting to SNL without a car service and shares their experience of relying on cabs.