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New York Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Dana Carvey Calls His Biden Impression a ‘Delicate Thing'
Dana Carvey, the comedian and actor, said that impersonating former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. during the just completed 50th season of 'Saturday Night Live' was a challenge because he said he believed Biden 'was compromised mentally.' Carvey made the comment on a recent episode of his and David Spade's podcast 'Fly on the Wall' while discussing his portrayal of Biden, a Democrat, during his re-election bid in 2024. 'It was a delicate thing in the comedy world,' Carvey added. 'There were a lot of people that did not want to do anything that would kind of ding him in, like, an awkward way.' Carvey, a former 'S.N.L.' cast member known for his many impersonations, including his portrayal of George H.W. Bush in the 1980s and 1990s, said that in order to make his version of Biden funny, it had to be recognizable, which is why Carvey mastered the former president's squint and chuckle, as well as his lapsing into non sequiturs like insisting on 'being serious right now,' even if what he last said was not a joke. In one episode that aired in late September, Carvey as Biden joined Kamala Harris, played by Maya Rudolph, at a rally after she won the Democratic nomination. He slowly walked to the podium and tossed out a number of Biden's signature phrases ('by the way,' 'guess what?') before being rushed offstage, only to wander back. In another skit from November, after Donald J. Trump, the Republican nominee, won the election, Carvey's Biden advises him to watch how he talks as president but stammers over his own words in doing so. It took two years for Carvey to master his impression of Biden, he said, and that the first six months of Biden's presidency did not provide much material until he heard the president whisper and yell. 'Biden eventually was my favorite because he had like 10 hooks,' Carvey said. 'I loved it. It was in entering and exiting, but it was a real challenge to make it acceptable.' Biden's age and mental state became flash points during the 2024 presidential election cycle. Conversations about it reached a fever pitch shortly after the first presidential debate in June, in which Biden meandered and mumbled through his answers. Weeks later and under intense pressure from members of his party, Biden dropped out of the race. Since then, there has been a litany of discussions and even books that examine the former president's decline while in the White House. In May, Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bryan Cranston reveals his disgusting 'SNL' sketch idea as host that was 'immediately shut down'
Six-time Emmy-winning actor Bryan Cranston, currently seen making elaborate basketball shots in The Phoenician Scheme, stopped by the Fly on the Wall podcast studio to gab with David Spade and Dana Carvey this week. Naturally, the conversation turned to when Cranston hosted Saturday Night Live back in 2010. While SNL maintains a robust writing staff, the official policy is to allow, even encourage, the guest stars to pitch ideas for their appearances. (It's tough coming up with new sketches week to week, so any help is welcome, we suppose.) This does not mean, however, that these suggestions automatically get greenlit, as Cranston soon learned. "I just wanted to do anything. I had a couple pitches for them," Cranston told the two SNL alumni. "I pitched ideas which were almost immediately shut down. I had a great pitch." Cranston continued with this "great pitch." You be the judge: "So: myself and a date and another couple. We can't believe we got reservations for this restaurant. It's supposed to be amazing. It's called In the Sauce, and it's like, wow. And this very snooty waiter comes in and says, 'Are you ready?' Can we see a menu? 'No. We don't give menus. We serve you food. You eat the food. You leave.' You know? It's like, oh, okay. Yes. Yes. Yes." So far, so good. We are primed for some comedy. What's coming next? "And they say," Cranston went on, "'It's all about the sauce.' So he puts down a crudite, and we dip it in the sauce, and it's, like, oh my god. Just amazing. Crudite is taken away. Here comes the entree. You're eating the entree. We're eating. Oh my god, this sauce is absolutely insane. We're overeating. We eat too much. We throw up." It gets better! "We dip the barf in the sauce. Oh my god. It's all about the sauce. It's like no matter what you're eating, as long as the sauce is good. It's like, you have a severed finger and you dip it in the sauce and it's still good." Cranston concluded, "It didn't get past the Monday meeting," before adding, "I truncated that pitch. It goes much longer." Heaven only knows where Cranston came up with such a repulsive idea, but it is possible he was inspired in some way by the legendary character Mr. Creosote from the 1983 film Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. One could argue that this sketch is a pointed commentary about class inequality, or you could also say it was Python's attempt to make everyone in the audience as sick to their stomach as possible. You can take a look at it below, but don't watch this at work. Honestly, don't watch this at all. Well, with that fresh in your mind, you can now move ahead and listen to more of Bryan Cranston with the Fly on the Wall fellas by clicking the link below. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
David Spade, 60, and Charlotte McKinney, 31, fuel romance rumors as they dine out
Charlotte McKinney got tongues wagging as the pair were spotted enjoying a dinner 'date' in Beverly Hills this week. The 60-year-old actor looked casually cool in a gray sweater, white shirt, puffer jacket, and blue pants as he and the 31-year-old model headed to sushi restaurant Matsuhisa for a meal. Meanwhile, Charlotte, who stars in David's new movie, kept things simple in a short-sleeved black shirt and high-waisted jeans, while adding height to her look with heeled sandals. A date? The 60-year-old comedic actor and 31-year-old model were dressed casually for the outing David and Charlotte joined forces this year for his self-financed comedy Busboys, which he co-wrote with comedian Theo Von. According to The Hollywood Reporte r, the film takes place in Arizona and follows two friends who think becoming waiters will fix all of their problems, with production kicking off in January. In late February, Charlotte shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the set with her followers as she teased the new project. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlotte McKinney (@charlottemckinney) She wrote in the caption, 'Best time working with these guys on #busboys Gonna be a funnnnnnnnnnnnnyyy movie.' Jonah Feingold is directing the film, with Robert Ogden Barnum joining as one of the producers.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
New Couple Alert? David Spade, 60, and Charlotte McKinney, 31, enjoy dinner in LA
David Spade and Charlotte McKinney were seen on a dinner date at sushi restaurant Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills this week. The 60-year-old comedic actor — who earlier sought to catch arsonists during the LA wildfires — and 31-year-old model were dressed casually for the outing. Spade wore layers including a gray sweater, white shirt, and blue jacket, adding dark blue trousers and sneakers. He also sported dark-rimmed, lightly tinted aviator eyeglasses and carried a black trucker hat. For her part, the blonde beauty was clad in a clinging short-sleeved black shirt and high-waisted jeans. The 60-year-old comedic actor and 31-year-old model were dressed casually for the outing She tucked a red clutch under her arms and rounded out the look with a trendy pair of black thong sandals with a kitten heel. Her long and lustrous golden locks were loose and she placed a pair of black sunglasses on top of her head. David carried cash in one hand while Charlotte toted a brown paper bag with leftovers from their meal. McKinney has most recently been romantically to longtime boyfriend Nathan Kostechko, and she previously dated actor Stephen Dorff. This year Spade and McKinney have joined forces for his self-financed comedy Busboys, which he co-wrote with comedian Theo Von. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film takes place in Arizona and follows two friends who think becoming waiters will fix all of their problems. Per the outlet, production kicked off in Los Angeles on Jan. 10, 2025. In late February Charlotte shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the set with her two million Instagram followers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlotte McKinney (@charlottemckinney) She wrote in the caption, 'Best time working with these guys on #busboys Gonna be a funnnnnnnnnnnnnyyy movie.' And David commented, 'This movie looks great!' Jonah Feingold is directing the film, with Robert Ogden Barnum joining as one of the producers. 'We are looking forward to gracing everyone with this comedy that no one asked for,' Spade said in a statement last year. The longtime entertainer released his latest comedy special, David Spade: Dandelion | Altitude, on Prime Video in May. In a 2022 interview with THR, he reflected on his career, 'It's always hard. Even Chris Rock... we joke that anytime something works, you just bought yourself six more months in show business. 'It doesn't really mean anything. It means a little bit — it's better than going backward — but it's hard to stick around, so you have to throw everything against the wall. Everything's an audition. You do something people don't like, they might scatter.'
NBC Sports
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Spade recalls moment between Kobe and Chris Rock
David Spade joins Dan Patrick to discuss the memorable Kobe Bryant-Chris Rock interaction during the 2010 NBA Finals, his experience sitting courtside at NBA games and more.
