Should chocolate milk be banned in schools? Nov 13, 2009
On a funnier note, every time I think about lunch ladies, I think of Chris Farley on SNL dancing to Adam Sandler s song about lunch ladies Sloppy joe, sloppy sloppy joe ... Chris Farley was hysterical. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
10 storylines to look for at the Winter Games Nov 5, 2009
And like Chris Farley in the now infamous SNL skit, the irregularly occurring phenomenon could be en equally troublesome sight. Meteorologists have noticed the weather pattern building in the Pacific Ocean, and, if forecasts hold, El Nio could bring drier and warmer weather to the Pacific Northwest this winter, Vancouver included. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Oh No... Not Again... Nov 4, 2009
Last week I wrote about the controversy of the new DirecTV advertisement featuring the late Chris Farley. People were upset with the thought that actor David Spade did the ads to cash in on the memory of Chris Farley. (Multichannel News)
Multichannel Newswire Nov 4, 2009
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Hawking From the Grave: a Tribute or a Disgrace? Oct 29, 2009
Chris Farley Joins Cast of Deceased Performers Who Have Something to Sell You. By ANNE-MARIE DORNING Oct. 28, 2009. (ABC News)
DirecTV has Still Got It! Oct 28, 2009
For almost 45 minutes the topic was DirecTV;s latest ad, which features David Spade and the late great Chris Farley. The ad while not groundbreaking is being considered controversial because of the use of the late Chris Farley in the ad ... In the discussion of the commercial listeners who called into the radio show were not mad at DirecTV for the ad but instead were upset at actor David Spade for selling out his friend Chris Farley to make a quick buck from DirecTV.. (Multichannel News)
Spade-Farley ad criticized Oct 28, 2009
David Spade starred in "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep" with his friend and colleague Chris Farley ... DirecTV advertisement features the late Chris Farley in "Tommy Boy" ... The satellite TV company has relied on dead celebrities to push its satellite television packages -- last year's "Poltergeist" ad starred the late Heather O'Rourke, for example -- but the cable company's latest promotion featuring Chris Farley in "Tommy Boy" has stirred up fresh controversy, with many believing that the ad was... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Patrick Swayze's Destiny Sep 17, 2009
But nothing made us laugh more than his spoof on Saturday Night Live with Chris Farley interviewing for the Chippendales. It showed the funny side of this very serious actor. (Suite101.com)
'Dirty Dancing' star Patrick Swayze dies at 57 Sep 16, 2009
Flowers decorate Patrick Swayze's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into moviegoers' (Jae C. Hong / AP). (Albany Times Union)
Patrick Swayze: A Fanboy's Appreciation Of His Movie Career Sep 16, 2009
In another classic, half-clothed moment, Swayze hosted "Saturday Night Live" in 1990 and staged a Chippendales dance-off with Chris Farley that, for better or worse, may stand as the deceased comedian's most memorable sketch. The fanboys cherish "Red Dawn," but "Point Break" has got to be Swayze's finest big-screen effort, if only for the scene in which Keanu Reeves jumps out of a plane without a parachute to wrestle Swayze in midair. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The musics stopped Sep 16, 2009
Kutcher also linked to a YouTube clip of the actor poking fun at himself in a classic Saturday Night Live sketch, in which he played a would-be Chippendales exotic dancer alongside the corpulent and frighteningly shirtless Chris Farley. And Larry King wrote: Patrick Swayze was a wonderful actor and a terrific guy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Patrick Swayze Dies After Cancer Battle Sep 15, 2009
Ashton Kutcher - whose wife, Demi Moore, co-starred with Swayze in "Ghost" - wrote: "RIP P Swayze." Kutcher also linked to a YouTube clip of the actor poking fun at himself in a classic "Saturday Night Live" sketch, in which he played a wannabe Chippendales dancer alongside the corpulent - and frighteningly shirtless - Chris Farley. And Larry King wrote: "Patrick Swayze was a wonderful actor & a terrific guy. He put his heart in everything. He was an extraordinary fighter in his battle w... (Click2Houston, TX)
Patrick Swayze succumbs to cancer Sep 15, 2009
And it allowed him to poke fun at himself on a Saturday Night Live episode, in which he played a wannabe Chippendales dancer alongside the corpulent and frighteningly shirtless Chris Farley. A major crowd-pleaser, the film drew only mixed reviews from critics, though Vincent Canby wrote in The New York Times, Given the limitations of his role, that of a poor but handsome sex-object abused by the rich women at Kellermans Mountain House, Mr. Swayze is also good. (MSNBC -- News)
Top moments from movies, TV Sep 15, 2009
It's sadly ironic that we'll complete this short list with a clip featuring another star who died too young Chris Farley. This "Saturday Night Live" is more about Farley's dance moves than Swayze's, but there's no denying the tough guy had a great sense of humor. (MSNBC -- News)
Swayze was the ultimate romantic lead Sep 15, 2009
Theres also some nice comedic back-and-forth with Whoopi Goldberg in that movie showing a game willingness to play around that he repeated in To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar and in his famous Chippendales sketch with Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live. . (MSNBC -- News)
'Informant!': black comedy with no white hats Sep 14, 2009
Do you remember the Chris Farley show on "Saturday Night Live" where he'd sit with somebody and go, "Remember when you did that? That was awesome!" That was basically the dinner that I had with Morgan Freeman. He was extraordinarily tolerant of a young actor just sitting there and badgering him with acting questions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chris Farley's brother may run for Wis. lt. gov. Sep 11, 2009
Chris Farley's brother may run for Wis ... The older brother of comedian Chris Farley says he's contemplating a run for lieutenant governor in Wisconsin as a Republican ... Chris Farley grew up in Madison before leaving for a career on "Saturday Night Live" and in films. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Film shoot goin' south Sep 11, 2009
The Western comedy was written by, and will be directed by, comedian Kevin Farley, brother of the late "Saturday Night Live" star Chris Farley. Silver was brought in as executive producer in June. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
'Ninja Assassin' Director James McTeigue Extols Rain's 'Star Charisma' Aug 26, 2009
In Hollywood, the ninja has either been a joke think mutated turtles, Chris Farley, suburban adolescent wannabes or strictly the stuff of narrowly focused genre flicks. In the last few years, though, ninjas have begun to get some. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Mets' Wright hit, gets concussion Aug 16, 2009
Francoeur said Wright made a joke from the Chris Farley movie "Tommy Boy" about where he was hit in the head. "He was all shook up when I came in," Francoeur said. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Mets lose Wright after hit by pitch; Giants win 5-4 in 10 Aug 16, 2009
Mets outfielder visited Wright in the clubhouse after he walked off the field with minimal help and said Wright made a joke from the Chris Farley movie "Tommy Boy" about where he was hit in the head. "He was all shook up when I came in," Francoeur said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Improv class to debut in fall Aug 12, 2009
Famous comedians such as John Belushi, Tina Fey and Chris Farley have graced the stages of Second City in the past, Preschutti said. The class will also touch upon sketch writing, which Preschutti said was not taught in the previous improvisational classes. (Daily Collegian, PA)
3,000 record low temps set in July... Jul 27, 2009
com News & Blogs: Jesse Ferrell Blog. The WeatherMatrix Blog Jesse Ferrell [] [] Saturday, July 25, 2009 12:06 AM 3,000 Low Temp Records Set This July. (The Drudge Report)
• Expect classical theater and exotic dance from Arts on Tour season Jul 24, 2009
For 25 years, iO Theater, which calls itself the birthplace of long-form improvisation, has been giving Chicago groundbreaking improvisational comedy and turning out such alumni as Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Vince Vaughn, Amy Poehler, Neil Flynn, Adam McKay and Rachel Dratch. Information. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Two-minute drill: Georgia atop SEC in recruiting? Jul 22, 2009
Well, we start by shying away from any sort of Chris Farley reference in our username of choice. tommyboy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Secret CIA Al Qaeda Plan Almost Activated Jul 18, 2009
Picture Chris Farley saying this while meeting GW Bush " uh uh, remember when all those top terrorists were gathered at the funeral in the open? Remember that? And the military dudes were begging for permission to take them out with a Predator? Remember how you told them no because it would be illegal to kill the enemy while they were attending the funeral of a fellow terrorist? Remember how one of them was Bin Laden and they all got away and helped kill a bunch of our troops?Bush - " hee hee... (CBS News -- Politics)
RICHARD ROEPER Jul 5, 2009
All due respect to the memories of Kurt Cobain, Heath Ledger, Chris Farley, Aaliyah, Selena and the far too many other celebrities who died suddenly, Michael Jackson was in another universe as an entertainer. He has had his health problems over the years, but we had no inkling he was anything but healthy before Thursday afternoon. (The Drudge Report)
Top 11 Celebrity Pill Poppers Jul 1, 2009
But in the 2008 official biography, "The Chris Farley Show: A Biography In Three Acts," author and brother Tom Farley wrote that there were actually several bags of cocaine found in the apartment. Margaux Hemingway. (ABC News)
Whom would you like to speak with for an hour? Jun 21, 2009
Realist Jun 18, 2009 8:19 AM I could never pick just one so I would have a roundtable with my grandmother, my uncle, my grandfather, Martin Luther, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, Clarence "Rubin" Carter, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Waylon Jennings, David Allen Coe, Johnny Cash, Jim Belushi and Chris Farley To Stone Tablets Jun 18, 2009 8:35 AM aaahhhh, that book, huh. Just because that book says it's so, then it's so. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Comedian Lange crosses the line on 'Joe Buck Live' Jun 16, 2009
Lange unleashed a barrage of obscene and homophobic jokes about Buck and Dallas Cowboys quarterback , while calling singer Jessica Simpson a "fat chick" who resembles the late Saturday Night Live comic Chris Farley. At the end of the live taping in Manhattan, Buck thanked Lange for putting an end to his show after one episode. (USA Today -- Sports)
Student's Essay: 'Legalize Marijuana' Jun 5, 2009
Other well known supporters of marijuana include Snoop Dogg, all of the Marley family, Niel Young, Willie Nelson, Michael Phelps, Chris Farley, Al Gore, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Nietzche, Barack Obama, John Adams, James Madison, JFK, and of course myself. A total of 11 United States presidents either grew, smoked, or supported the legalization of Marijuana. (KIRO TV, WA)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Movies): Comedies revel in the extremes Jun 4, 2009
Just as Chris Farley took full advantage of his build to crack jokes, Paul Rudd works his awkward, nice guy act in plenty of movies, while Jack Black and Will Ferrell rely on their brainless antics to get a few laughs in their respective roles. What has been successful in some recent comedies is basing some of the sketches in real life experiences. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
- Life Out Here: The rogue wind of hypocrisy (2) May 20, 2009
isurdoc wrote on May 20, 2009 4:27 AM:" Brat ole pal, about the time I think you are human you go and prove that you are a real bottom feeding Far Left Loony Liberal.It is folks like you, infiltrating colleges as learned examples to follow, affecting the minds of young mush minded students with garbage that give good caring college professors a bad name.You slam many folks with your criticism but in the end only prove that you Brat are the real hypocrite for producing such nonsense for the... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Bio Goes Beyond Biography With New Shows May 11, 2009
The network will take a behind-the-scenes look at the films Caddyshack and Jaws as part of its Inside Story franchise, and will examine the rise and fall of comedians such as John Belushi, Chris Farley and Richard Pryor in its special Tragic Side of Comedy. While DeBitetto said he is excited about the new shows on the horizon for Bio, he said the success of the networks returning series shows that its new brand positioning has resonated with viewers. (Multichannel News)
The Best Late-Night-Show Sidekick of All Time Apr 1, 2009
In the moments that require his zaniest self, he suggests a subtle Chris Farley, with the crucial difference of seeming to prefer malted milkshakes to speedballs. In a joke on tawdry daytime talk showswhat makes his performance as a vainglorious hootchie work is the contrast between the clothes on his soft body (crop top, short shorts) and the polite way he cross his legs. (Slate)
Original 'Ghostbusters' Cast Onboard For Reboot, Harold Ramis Says Mar 28, 2009
" "Here's how old the rumors are," Ramis said. "Chris Farley was one of the rumors. It was going to be Chris Farley, Ben Stiller and Chris Rock. (VHI.com -- Music News)
THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS Mar 22, 2009
Davis has chapters dedicated to the comics he knew and still worships Aykroyd, Chris Farley, John Belushi but he does not seem to have been particularly close with any of them. He brags of his disinterest in fame: "I had a conscious philosophy that celebrity, money and power were ephemeral and important only as they figured into the world of ideas in which I lived. ... I saw John [Belushi] as my contemporary, and I wasn't going to kiss his or anyone else's ass. He would just have to accept that... (New York Post -- Opinions)
Area's Best Boys Mar 19, 2009
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: The Bahamas Three people I would like to have dinner with: Jessica Alba, Will Ferrell and Chris Farley When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Hanging out with friends It would surprise some people that I'm: A good dancer When I get older I want to be: Successful and happy with my job and family My sports role model: Dallas Clark My everyday role model: My dad I can't go a day without: Making someone laugh Biggest superstition: I always wear a... (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Via Mondoweiss Mar 2, 2009
Actually, the same as the motivating speaker in the old SNL skit starring Chris Farley who in this case, less tubby, is the the US army speaker, not to mention the helmeted back door draft guys behind him. Pathetic. (Harper's Magazine)
