‘SNL’ Writer Robert Smigel Says Chris Farley’s Classic Chippendales Sketch Is ‘Misunderstood’

(CNN)Comedians Chris Rock and Chris Farley were great friends in their seven years together on "Saturday Night Live" in the 90s. In a new interview with Esquire, Rock says that before Farley died of an overdose in December 1997, he knew his friend didn't have long to live.Rock told the story behind an old photo of himself, Adam Sandler, Farley, and David Spade at Rock's "Bring the Pain" comedy tour.

Everyone has had a friend or loved one going off the deep end. And sometimes nothing you say or do makes any difference — all you can do is watch as they race to rock bottom. And all too often they don’t survive the journey.

Chris Rock remembers his friendship with Chris Farley fondly but he also remembers its dark conclusion.

Zara McDermott has opened up about her hopes for her future with boyfriend Sam Thompson, revealing she wants to exchange vows and walk down the aisle with the Made in Chelsea favourite. The Love Island star, 24, who was left "incredibly distressed" after fans told her to put on weight, is currently renovating her and 28-year-old Sam's "forever home" after moving in with the TV star this year.

Oliver Proudlock was roasted by his wife Emma Louise Connelly as he tried to pronounce the names of Scottish places. The model, who was born in Bearsden, posted the hilarious video on Instagram, as she challenged her husband to say Scottish phrases and places in his best accent, all while wearing a 'Jimmy hat'.

Made in Chelsea star Digby Edgley has revealed how he “didn’t give himself time to heal” following his split from Liv Bentley and described how he would “never say never” to returning to the show.The 27 year old, who joined the cast of the E4 show in 2017, split from ex-girlfriend Olivia after two years in 2019 when the pair called it quits during a trip to Croatia as part of a spin-off show.

Robert Downey Jr.'s longtime assistant Jimmy Rich, who has been RDJ's "right hand man" since The Singing Detective (2003), has sadly passed away at the age of 52 after a fatal car accident, which took place on April 5 at 8 pm.

Elon Musk dined with some "Saturday Night Live" heavyweights just days before his guest-hosting debut is set to take place. Weeks ago, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO was confirmed as the host for the late-night NBC variety show's May 8 episode.

Chris Pratt is one supportive husband and father.

Janet Mock, a writer, director and executive producer on the FX series Pose, delivered a strongly worded criticism of Hollywood at the show’s third season premiere event. Created by Ryan Murphy, Pose centres on the gender-conforming ball culture of New York in the 1980s and 1990s, and features an ensemble cast which includes numerous transgender actors.

Howard Stern is sounding off on the famous Saturday Night Live sketch that many say led to Chris Farley’s demise.

Robert Smigel on Wednesday dropped by The Howard Stern Show, where he defended a classic Saturday Night Live sketch he wrote, which starred the late Chris Farley. Stern brought up that the Chippendales sketch — which featured Farley and the latePatrick Swayze dueling for a spot in the male striptease show — has come under fire in recent years for perhaps adding to Farley's self-destructive behavior.

Being young and cocky in an audition usually isn’t a recipe for success.