Before Canadian actor Mike Myers was yelling "Yeah, baby" through fake teeth or battling (and playing) Dr. Evil in "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" and its sequels, he was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1989-1995. Myers created unforgettable characters like the strongly-accented Linda Richman from "Coffee Talk," the severe Dieter, host of the German dance show "Sprockets," the basement-dwelling Wayne Campbell, who later headed the movie "Wayne's World," and the angry Scottish man Stuart Rankin, owner of the fictional store "All Things Scottish."
In addition to his memorable creations, Myers has recently appeared in David O. Russell's "Amsterdam" and played almost every character in the Netflix original series "The Pentaverate." "SNL" was where we got to know him, though, and it turns out that getting on the show was important to Myers because of original "SNL" cast member Gilda Radner.
Radner was part of the...
In addition to his memorable creations, Myers has recently appeared in David O. Russell's "Amsterdam" and played almost every character in the Netflix original series "The Pentaverate." "SNL" was where we got to know him, though, and it turns out that getting on the show was important to Myers because of original "SNL" cast member Gilda Radner.
Radner was part of the...
- 1/15/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
When you think of the late Chris Farley, camera shy isn't what comes to mind. From his time on "Saturday Night Live" with characters like his Chippendales dancer who performed with Patrick Swayze, or motivational speaker Matt Foley who lives in a van down by the river, to his work in films like "Black Sheep" and "Tommy Boy," Farley had a wild energy and a grasp of physical comedy like no other.
Farley was a cast member on "SNL" from 1990 to 1995 and part of a group that was often referred to as the "Bad Boys of SNL" along with Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Tim Meadows, Rob Schneider, and David Spade. He never failed to get laughs and seemed to be game for anything in front of a camera. Off-camera, though, Farley struggled with drugs and alcohol and tragically died from a drug overdose in 1997 at the age of 33. His comedy,...
Farley was a cast member on "SNL" from 1990 to 1995 and part of a group that was often referred to as the "Bad Boys of SNL" along with Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Tim Meadows, Rob Schneider, and David Spade. He never failed to get laughs and seemed to be game for anything in front of a camera. Off-camera, though, Farley struggled with drugs and alcohol and tragically died from a drug overdose in 1997 at the age of 33. His comedy,...
- 1/14/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Even if you've never seen the 1992 film "Wayne's World," you probably know about the scene where the main characters sing Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the car. It's one of those film moments that stick in your head forever. "Wayne's World" was based on the recurring "Saturday Night Live" sketch created by star Mike Myers in which his character Wayne Campbell and his best friend Garth Algar (Dana Carvey) host a cable access show in Wayne's mom's basement. In fact, it was only the second feature film based on an "SNL" sketch after "Blues Brothers" and the first to get a sequel.
On the fictional show, Wayne and Garth waxed poetic about women, cool stuff, and the music they love. The film and the sketch spawned a ton of lines that people (me ... I mean me) still quote like, "Party on," "Scheah, as if," "And monkeys will fly out of my butt,...
On the fictional show, Wayne and Garth waxed poetic about women, cool stuff, and the music they love. The film and the sketch spawned a ton of lines that people (me ... I mean me) still quote like, "Party on," "Scheah, as if," "And monkeys will fly out of my butt,...
- 1/13/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
If you are of a certain age and the Queen song "Bohemian Rhapsody" comes on, your mind immediately goes to the car scene from the 1992 film "Wayne's World." It was the story of Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers) and Garth Algar (Dana Carvey), who host a public cable access show called "Wayne's World" in Wayne's mom's basement. They talk about metal, "babes," and general partying. You probably don't remember much of the plot, but the plot was never really the point. It was all about the characters.
Wayne and Garth appeared on "Saturday Night Live" in skits and were wildly popular. The recurring segments of their fictional show often had guests like Madonna, Tom Hanks, and even the band Aerosmith. If you grew up in this time period, you knew these guys. They were the ones with long hair who seemed to be speaking a different language than you were. As...
Wayne and Garth appeared on "Saturday Night Live" in skits and were wildly popular. The recurring segments of their fictional show often had guests like Madonna, Tom Hanks, and even the band Aerosmith. If you grew up in this time period, you knew these guys. They were the ones with long hair who seemed to be speaking a different language than you were. As...
- 1/11/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Throughout his decades-long career, writer, actor, comedian, and director Mike Myers has been part of not one, not two, but three mammoth movie hits. Google his name, and you'll find stories alternating between the mullet hero of "Wayne's World," a psychedelic spy, or a grumpy green ogre -- such is the versatility of this Canadian-born comedy machine.
As if his franchise chops weren't impressive enough, he's also responsible for creating two out of these three blockbuster movie tentpoles. Myers' talent places a focus on character creation and sculpting unique worlds. Audiences have been quick to jump onto whatever bandwagon Myers dreams up. He's one of the most successful and well-known comedians working today.
Funnybones aside, he's also someone who isn't afraid to shake things up and appear where you'd least expect. He recently collaborated on David O. Russell's "Amsterdam," continuing a supporting role trend that saw him appear in...
As if his franchise chops weren't impressive enough, he's also responsible for creating two out of these three blockbuster movie tentpoles. Myers' talent places a focus on character creation and sculpting unique worlds. Audiences have been quick to jump onto whatever bandwagon Myers dreams up. He's one of the most successful and well-known comedians working today.
Funnybones aside, he's also someone who isn't afraid to shake things up and appear where you'd least expect. He recently collaborated on David O. Russell's "Amsterdam," continuing a supporting role trend that saw him appear in...
- 10/20/2022
- by Simon Bland
- Slash Film
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