Jelly Roll, Jed York, and Jealousy

Name: Jelly Roll, Jed York, and Jealousy
Uploaded: 2026-08-30T19:10:56-07:00
Duration: 52 min 21 s
Channel: Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Description: Dana Carvey and David Spade discuss the nuances of comedy writing credits on SNL, the evolution of slang terms like 'bro' and 'dude', and the dynamics of…

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

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About this episode Dana Carvey and David Spade discuss the nuances of comedy writing credits on SNL, the evolution of slang terms… AI summary

Dana Carvey and David Spade discuss the nuances of comedy writing credits on SNL, the evolution of slang terms like 'bro' and 'dude', and the dynamics of film production with Adam Sandler. They also share personal anecdotes regarding hotel air conditioning malfunctions, Star Trek impressions, and recent cultural controversies in sports and media.

Key takeaways 5

SNL Writing Credits: Cast members who move from feature writing to the main cast lose their individual writing credits to avoid overlap, though they are paid more.
Comedy Writing Process: Adam Sandler's films often involve extensive coverage where actors improvise jokes during multiple takes, leading to scenes that are significantly longer than scripted.
Star Trek Impression: The humor in Patrick Stewart's character Data comes from the silence and stillness when he realizes he has made a mistake, rather than just the action itself.
Confrontation Dynamics: People with nothing to lose (like those not employed) have an advantage in physical altercations because they don't risk losing a job, whereas employed individuals must avoid conflict.
Word Usage Evolution: Terms like 'bro' and 'dude' have seen a resurgence, with 'bro' filtering from Hawaii to the general population, and 'sequestered' being used incorrectly by many without understanding its definition.

Notable quotes 4 AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.

“You have 14 hours of just rewriting someone else's sketch. That is the hardest day of the week.”

▶ 3:27 Dana Carvey describing the grueling process of writing for SNL as a cast member.
“Fighting is for little kids. You know, it's a last resort. I get in less than 10 fights a week now.”

▶ 12:47 David Spade explaining why he avoids physical confrontations due to having a job and responsibilities.
“That silence and stillness weirdness of the guy realizing he farted and doesn't know what he's having the greatest time. My plot is working. I'll destroy the world.”

▶ 18:55 Dana Carvey explaining why the silence in a Star Trek scene was funnier than the fart noise itself.
“I don't want any air in my face. I'll move around on the bed or sleep at the very bottom. I don't want cold air, but I like it cooler.”

▶ 27:03 Dana Carvey describing his specific sleep preferences and issues with hotel air conditioning.