Michael J. Fox Shares Rare Comment About 'SNL' Legend Chris Farley

In the Entertainment Weekly interview, Fox shared his thoughts about his SNL scene partner, Farley, who died in 1997 at the ...
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Lorne Michaels Banned Chris Farley From ‘SNL’ for ‘Weeks at a Time’ to Help Him Get Off ‘the Drinking and the Drugs’: He ‘Clearly Had Addiction Issues’

Chris Farley is widely considered one of the most iconic “Saturday Night Live” cast members of all time, but “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels wouldn’t always allow him on the set of the prolific ...
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Why Lorne Michaels Would Allegedly Ban Chris Farley From ‘SNL’ for “Weeks at a Time”

Susan Morrison, the author of 'Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,' recalls how the 'SNL' creator would try to help the late castmember by sending him to some "really tough love rehab ...
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Lorne Michaels would ban Chris Farley from “SNL” for 'weeks at a time' to try to get him off drugs

Lorne Michaels biographer Susan Morrison is recalling the ways in which the Saturday Night Live boss tried to help Chris Farley kick his drug addiction before the beloved comedian died of a cocaine ...
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‘SNL’ Boss Lorne Michaels Used To “Ban” Chris Farley “For Weeks At A Time” As Farley Struggled With Drug Addiction

Saturday Night Live boss Lorne Michaels reportedly took a “tough love” approach to helping Chris Farley overcome his substance abuse before the comedy legend tragically passed away in 1997. Michaels’ ...
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After Working With John Belushi, Lorne Michaels Used To 'Ban' Chris Farley From SNL Amidst Drug Addiction: 'Obviously, It Didn't Do It For Him'

Saturday Night Live, now in its 50th season as part of the 2025 TV schedule, has showcased many stars. But none quite like the late Chris Farley. A whirlwind of energy and comedic talent, Farley's ...
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20 Successful SNL Alumni Fans Won't Ever Forget

Saturday Night Live is one of the most iconic sketch-comedy television shows of all time, running for decades. SNL has ...