Dennis Miller | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

[@SJReid82]

Den-Den's metaphors and non-sequiturs are the absolute greatest. Used to love Dennis Miller Live and his running rants. Dude's just naturally hilarious.

[@Sabotage_Labs]

26:06 The "Jimmy cracked corn"....bit kills me and....no one but Miller can deliver it!!!!

[@cameronmcguire1823]

Miller is in his element here. Wish he still had his radio show.

[@wasteofspace20]

He was dead wrong about Trump and the risks and dangers he projected onto the Republic and didn’t take serious scholars of political history seriously, even conservative ones who recognized the dangerous demagoguery and populism. He blundered his way through the tea party movement too and never understood the real nature of that movement and the elites who funded it.

[@josephdykes1820]

Best moments in radio when Norm would call in.

[@hammurds]

@@josephdykes1820totally

[@gerritpeacock8949]

​Absolutely ​@josephdykes1820 I still listen to the ventriloquist thing, and the Dog the bounty hunter thing.

[@Cheesesock]

Dana's impressions of Dennis Miller are the best!

[@scottburton9701]

Dennis Miller is a comedic genius.

[@Ledpooplin55]

Less of a genius when it comes to which countries have weapons of mass destruction though and that has damaged his legacy pretty hard unfortunately

[@gerritpeacock8949]

His stand up, called "Black & White" was great. It probably isn't as timeless as other stand-up gigs. But I bet it still holds up. He is at his dark, leering, sardonic best.

[@jdmensing]

@@Ledpooplin55 the weapons moved to Syria or are you referring to another situation?

[@j.speedsvids2646]

Absolutely love this episode. You 3 together are gold.

[@Non-Serviam300]

Comedians really have a world and language all their own

[@GorgeouslyStupidThing]

Every industry has its buzzwords.

[@FFrrEEddRRiiKK1]

Miller needs to make a comeback on the stand-up scene.

[@whatsit101]

I listened to this one 3 times. I love you three guys together.

[@DC-ik1tk]

I’m listening for the first time. I LOOOVE the feeling of sitting in a room with funny people.

[@kq7082]

One of my fave episodes. Just enjoyed the banter and reminiscing with Miller. Good to get a fly's-eye view of the entertainment industry/stand-up comedians from the ground level. Very real and makes me appreciate what it takes, as well as understand a. It about what hundreds or thousands of folks go through who we never hear about. Thanks Dana, David and Dennis!

[@davidpancerz5820]

I recall my first exposure to Dennis Miller involved an arcane reference to the character of Hadji from the old Jonny Quest cartoon I watched as a kid. He's had me hooked since that day and obviously hasn't slowed down one iota. Great podcast.

[@dar7230]

I am so old I remember Dennis Miller performing at comedy clubs in my hometown of Pittsburgh Pa

[@RUS7YS]

One of THE BEST episodes EVER!! Listening to them reminisce about their good'ol days of SNL past. I wish D.Miller would do another stand-up special...he's never held anything back. An absolute genius. Great show guys! Thank you!

[@hammurds]

His black and white special is truly something to consider for a case study on what makes stand up work

[@stantheman4685]

Just discovered this podcast a month or two ago, have watched at least 30 or so. Although you have had GREAT guests, Dennis Miller and Chevy Chase have been my favourites. I just laughed my ass off the whole time!! Not only are Chase and Miller funny as fuck, but the way Spade and Carvey obviously love and revere them is a whole other level of entertaining and heart-warming! Love you guys, keep it up!!!

[@enriquebruzual1702]

@33:45 "Like the food slot in Papillon, they slide the joke under the door" Only Miller can pull a reference like that.

[@NankerPhelge65]

He was a commissioner of a air hockey league 😂

[@enriquebruzual1702]

@@NankerPhelge65 in my best Carson impression "I did not know that"

[@dwartfarquart9590]

Never owned a tv until after my 30th birthday in 94. However, I never missed an episode of snl because my friends and often roommates watched religiously. We loved the original cast and were less enchanted until Dennis took over the news desk and Spade, Norm, Dana, Schneider, Sandler and Farley came along. You saved the show and it lives on. The few of us left alive still get together and watch your movies. Loved Spade's talk show but this is even better because I bought my way to no commercials. Keep on and Thanks. Just a few minutes ago I learned Dana lost a son. My heart goes out to his family.

[@billhinsperger8120]

Norm is the greatest snl update dude ever period

[@christianfinkbeiner684]

Norm said Dennis Miller was the best.

[@hammurds]

@@christianfinkbeiner684Norm was being nice. He knew he was the best and he knew Dennis thought he was the best

[@BootsAreYellow]

Dana Carvey not mentioning Norm was wild...

[@gerritpeacock8949]

​@@hammurds Dennis gave Norm his first comedy writing gig... I think. Either way, Dennis was kind of a mentor for Norm.

[@hammurds]

@@gerritpeacock8949 for sure. Norm on Dennis’s radio show is some of the funniest norm stuff, but Norm was the best update host

[@stevebakker6884]

Dana. David. Thank you for this show! LOVE the reminiscing of our comic geniuses.

[@dynaguy3]

Dennis has a lot of hilarious nicknames and throwaway insults

[@aaronsterlind6334]

I'm 52, love Dennis, "Jimmy crack corn and I don't care", thanks Dennis, still use that one although I have say, no one knows what the hell I'm talking about anymore. Young kids looking at me like their wondering if I'm having a stroke or something.

[@ginor8416]

What a trio, cool conversation. It reminded me of when I used to tape SNL and watch it during Sunday lunch with the fam

[@etherealvintage6665]

One can tell that these guys are buddies in real life. They have such a natural conversation. One can really hear how much Carvey and Spade look up to Dennis Miller. Miller always came off as a bit brash because he was so sarcastic and sardonic, but he sounds like a very nice person. Surprised he gets nervous. Cool that he admits this. Very honest and vulnerable. No reason to be nervous Dennis. People love you. Wishing you well. These guys are so funny. Great show, guys.

[@CasperLCat]

Definitely saw a very likable side of Miller here. I always liked his somewhat snobby brand of humor, maybe because I was also a big reader and got the refs, but I like him even more as a man, now, too.

[@rfphill]

These podcasts have become my new favorite thing...

[@Thom726]

Great podcast guys!! What a great camaraderie between you old friends. Dennis is amazing as well as you guys!!

[@austinauzphilliphagen2951]

You guys sound great! I love the comedy back stories !

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

Great, all three of you are absolute masters.

[@rogerp6903]

Brilliant! Always laughed till I cried when Mr. MacDonald use to join Mr. Miller on his old show! Thanks for sharing gentlemen

[@suzanmiller558]

I miss Dennis Miller. Always loved his insight and humor

[@jimbobshambles]

I’ve always enjoyed Dennis Miller. He riffs so intelligently half the time I don’t know wtf he’s even talking about!

[@dizzotizzo69]

That's why Monday Night Football got rid of him. Everything was over people's heads.

[@ald.3387]

Though his act changed, conversations with Dennis are awesome. I could listen for hours.

[@EarthWalkerOne]

Haven't enjoyed a podcast this much since Norm Live. I love the stories, of course, but also the insights into writing and standup, etc.

[@gplunk]

These episodes are a wealth of information and insight into the comedic process. Many, many, thanks....

[@robertkuchar9977]

So good I circled back and listened again 5 months later.

[@LLynneM]

Dennis talking about how Johnny acknowledged a bad joke which was funny in itself and that’s one of the things I loved about Dennis’ Wkd Update and his 90’s talk show. A joke would bomb, he’d laugh, wiggle his tremendous head of hair and ppl would laugh. He’s great. Always loved him.

[@CampChoctawVacationGirl]

Oh, wow!😢 My 2nd time listening to this show! I loved it so much! It was like a gut-punch to hear Dex's name this time!💔 I'm so sorry, again Dana!😭 I've been listening all day, just to get away from politics for a while!😰 Now, I'm crying! Thank you guys for carrying on! I LOVE THE "SUPERFLY" POD!🥲🥹😟

[@CharlieTWilbury]

Awesome, awesome awesome. What a great convo, I could listen to you three for hours and hours.

[@leshtricity]

hearing them reminisce about Norm made me smile

[@godbluffvdgg]

Tears from laughing, from that Dahmer Joke punchline...Just imagining Norm's delivery...Paraphrasing it was hilarious!

[@johnheart6890]

I can pretend that I am hanging out with 3 of the funniest old friends on the planet! Totally awesome!

[@DavidMccallister65]

Bring him back! 🙏 One of the very best

[@Marnie29x2]

Had to stop this several times to find clips of all the old comedians he referenced (Jimmy Aleck, Joe Bolster, etc.). Also, I re-watched a bunch of Carvey's Grumpy Old Man bits and I laughed so hard I cried.

[@benjohnson4810]

I probably need to look them up as well. Have you heard of Jimmy Brogan or George Miller? Norm used to mention them sometimes and they are pretty funny indeed, in my opinion. Brogan is totally clean and Miller not as much, i think. Steven Wright is another dry comic that gets mentioned too.

[@cojaxart8986]

Love all three of you guys! Been following you since the early stand up days. Keep up the good works!

[@tommeredith7462]

This really changed my mind about Dennis Miller. In the past I had the wrong impression of him. He really is a remarkable person and he obviously is admired among his peers.

[@rogersmith7396]

He kept his politics out of it.

[@tommeredith7462]

Absolutely

[@markoman5267]

I'll be listening to this episode again...and again.

[@richfranklin1323]

It was great listening to all you three just laugh laugh laugh!you guys are so funny together! I love this podcast ! :) My Favorite!

[@joecardon7077]

Emperor’s new grove is THE best. Family favorite for sure.

[@gongqi67]

It's good to hear DM. He is a funny guy. Thank you for bringing him back from the dead!

[@MegaByrds]

Great fun! Thank you, gentlemen.

[@christophersexton5778]

Great show keep it flowing

[@tjtampa214]

Love all 3 of you guys. 💜 DM is a class act. Great of him to share his climb up and the winding path to get there. Thx guys. 🌼

[@derekmathison7427]

Love this. Thanks for all the laugh’s through the years.

[@CamMacMastermusic]

30:00 Norm MacDonald talk.

[@ping.infinity]

thank you

[@easye5653]

I watched this Twice in a row! Just too Funny guys. Love you guys! 😂😆🤣

[@timwhiteside863]

👍

[@dwnnn7390]

Wow U three just killed an I thank U soo much!!!

[@eerievon2946]

Spade, the Dennis Miller one, kills. I couldn't stop laughing. Kool. Emperor's New Groove rules. Dana you were good too.

[@angelotro]

What's up, Eerie Von! I saw you play in October 1990 at the Crest in Sacramento. You guys were brutal!! One of my favorite concert experiences. Thanks, man!

[@eerievon2946]

@@angelotro you're welcome bro. Brutal we were.

[@studiokohl1]

Some of these I just have to watch or listen to, over and over. I hear something different each time. Talking about people from our youth dying, looking

[@troylowe814]

Dennis owned the role of WU anchor, but Norm was NORM. He was in his own category.

[@antant4287]

Good point. Everybody else just did "weekend update." Norm invented, and did, "The Fake News."

[@johnquarles5789]

Dennis Miller is a legend and doesn't get enough respect. His intelligent humor is unmatched and i hate we rarely get to hear from or see him anymore.

[@flybynight1929]

Miller destroyed his career hooking up with RW zealots and Fox. His comedy is unlistenable crap. He's funny here because he isn't alone.

[@imliz100]

I agree @john ! Miss him. Guess he is retired now. Brilliant man.

[@tempsitch5632]

Miller made a left turn with his career off a cliff. I can even tell the exact joke in the special where he came out as a dummy.

[@franksullivan1873]

I love hearing these stories.

[@calpal9983]

One of my favorite episodes.

[@johnbsouth1]

The three most cerebral minds in comedy in thought, delivery and reaction imo. And three of my All Time favorite comedians. This was great to hear all the back stories and shared experiences. 😂

[@matttrafton2725]

This is the first time I have heard Dennis mention Norm after his passing. I am sure it isn't but, I actually looked and looked for so.ething drom Miller. I really hope life IS a simulation because these minds really need to be preserved somewhere in the universe.

[@tincanbanditgunsmithing5720]

Dennis is probably the most brilliant of all comedians, he is just on another level.

[@_SPREZZATURA_McGEE_]

Except he sold out to the Reich Wing when his career cratered biiig tiiime, ok Spudly...babe!!!? Chaa Chaaa🤓😎

[@josecorona9646]

This was awesome!

[@NIGELANGST]

Thanks Carvey and Spudly!! Love you guys very enjoyable!

[@titansrule72]

when dana did dennis on update with dennis anchoring update was the best

[@richrivers1232]

I'm 46, I grew up with Dennis, Kevin, and Norm on update. No one has came close since IMO.

[@theresesolimeno4651]

I saw Dennis Miller at local comedy clubs in San Luis Obispo, CA and Hermosa Beach, CA in the mid 80s (pre-SNL) - I thought he was hilarious, so when I was pleasantly surprised when he showed up on SNL. I remember he had a joke about how ridiculous a Big Gulp was: "Nobody needs 32 oz of any beverage unless they've just come back from the surface of the sun," and "Ronald Reagan is too old to have access to the nuclear codes - my grandfather is younger than him and we won't even give him the TV remote."

[@michaeljacksin9367]

Reagan snoozing to bedtime for bono with the nuke button on his lap

[@allendracabal0819]

I remember those jokes from that era, but forgot who delivered them. I probably saw it on a cable comedy special or the like.

[@TheUkulelegal]

I LOVE your show!

[@afmcmurray27]

I fuckin love it! My three favorite comedians on the same show. Now I know how hillbillies felt seein blue collier comedy fellas::-) I love you guys!!!

[@adamcoe]

also please release video versions of this. amazing

[@shyshift]

Dana’s “Old Man” is Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore) from It’s A Wonderful Life.

[@easye5653]

It was hilarious when they did the Jay Leno impressions, i just realized that its very similar to Seinfeld's High pitch voice at certain moments! 😂🤣

[@matttrafton2725]

How does this have less than 1k 👍???? Such a gnarly show. If only Norm had gotten on the show.

[@ImmaWright]

Norm was the best ever, hands down with Dennis 2nd, in my opinion

[@know-body2519]

Concur w/above!

[@bernlin2000]

Norm was the only one willing to get fired for telling the jokes he found the funniest. Not really a contest, imo.

[@cafferacer]

And don't let anyone lie to ya about what's great hahah

[@dizzy_derps]

@@bernlin2000 It's even better than that. Norm could have kept weekend update but when he found out they were going to fire Jim Downey he basically said, "If he goes, I go". kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX3QmZ-babtkkLs

[@richrivers1232]

I see it as 1a and 1b....both awesome

[@cafferacer]

Norm calling in to Dennis Miller's show is some of the best off the cuff hilarity ever.. Dennis is funny etc etc but Norm was the rebel. Dennis sold his mansion for 49mil in Santa Barbara. Norm lived in a condo in WeHo... Diff priorities for those 2 comics obv

[@markdaniels7174]

Denny has a wife and two sons. Norm was a lifelong bachelor with a gambling problem. Yes, their priorities were different.

[@GoldHamSam]

@@markdaniels7174 Norm has a family! But you're right- Norm was an artist while Dennis was an entertainer.

[@EF-fc4du]

I love Norm, but Dennis never caved like Norm did on The View. And Dennis has taken a lot of shit from the same sort of ultra-offended ninnies.

[@DwayneShaw1]

I'm a minute in, and thinking this could get confusing with Carvey doing spot on Miller Impressions

[@dizzotizzo69]

Dana's comedy special focusing on OJ was the best I've ever seen!

[@brockhaltiwanger8748]

Love every Norm story I can find from his friends. The Dahmer joke must have been the origin of his joke when he's going on about some guy that brutally murdered and ate someone, goes into the grim details and ends with "in other words, this guy was a real jerk" 🤣

[@rainmanjr2007]

Dennis lost a very close friend, or family member, in 9/11 and felt the Dems weren't signing up for war fast enough. He got behind Jr43 and became more of a cheerleader than a comic. I liked his books and found him funny so this was a great episode. It focused him on the comedy and I felt it a nice visit.

[@OscarRuiz-gj3mp]

Thsnx for clarifying that....I was always wondering why he turned into such a war hawk. I tuned him out for years.....

[@rainmanjr2007]

@@OscarRuiz-gj3mp I did, too, but I understand why he lost track of the humor. I'm losing track of humor now.

[@yuntakukai1002]

He walked through the blood and guts

[@rainmanjr2007]

@@yuntakukai1002 Sort of but a lot of Americans actually did walk through those in the wars that followed.

[@OscarRuiz-gj3mp]

@@rainmanjr2007 you are so right. We are trapped in a fascist/socialist duality that might yet trash this democracy.

[@patrice0neal]

Dana is the greatest. Always makes it about him self.

[@heynowwoo]

Mark Pitta! I saw a brief Mark Pitta clip on tv--maybe even on like Nickelodeon? Is that possible?--a million years ago (the 80s? 90s?) and he was so funny (talking about a "vinyl seat player"??) but it was before I had internet and I had no way to really look people up to see more back then. I'll go look him up now.

[@billysmith6284]

Hope you guys keep doing this..

[@ginaheller333]

David has the best laugh!

[@jeffmill999]

Saw dennis live and jay leno...in kc.. incredible

[@tomworking6687]

My strongest impression of Dennis Miller was his participation and being MC for Santa Barbara's Alpha/Slingshot Studio for special needs adults. My brother being one of them. Fuckin' awesome.

[@tomworking6687]

Nevermind my high school and college years spent perfecting my own impression of Dennis Miller. You got points for archaic and obscure reference somehow making sense, in your imitation of Dennis Miller.

[@tomworking6687]

"The Gauls called. Want their national pastime back. We're hurling menhirs in a quarry here." Something like that.

[@tomworking6687]

"Haven't seen a play like that since the 'Immaculate Reception.'"

[@charliel2967]

I think I have figured out where this country has gone off the rails. Miller and I are 180 degrees apart politically. I love this guy, his wit and his ability to draw your intelligence in, is a bit more than most comics. Today a lot of people would shut him down or hold his political beliefs hostage. I see it happening way too much with entertainers. You guys are being judged on your politics instead of your talent. Love you Dennis, thanks for making me laugh through the years and sharing in what you believe

[@DavidMcdonald-df8tb]

ProgressiveNazis have way too much power.

[@HouseJawn]

The best Michael j fox impression of all time! 11:45 😂😂😂😂😂

[@chungkingexpress94]

Carvey's Dennis Miller impression is insane lol

[@GrapplingHour]

REQUEST: Reboot the Dennis Miller late night talk show, but with Dana playing him.

[@ClaireMarsh-j3o]

I loved Dennis since I was a kid watching him on snl. I was glad to hear Seinfeld praise him in your show recently because I feel that he hasnt gotten his due since he became more conservative.

[@warrencdent]

Letterman's tie and jacket move was brilliant to always keep people laughing and keep things moving, if something didn't get a big laugh.

[@markgrueter1118]

Carvey and Miller together is comic gold

[@jonnyriggsjr]

I got to go to that show at Winstar in Oklahoma, I was so nervous asking the second audience question about Norm's underwear hanging out his entire set...but I figured somebody had to

[@Dan-ln8el]

You guys kill me.. laughed a lot, I needed that. Thanks!

[@ginor8416]

Dennis Miller on Update, “Chrysler introduces the new Dodge Yak, airbag not included.” Legend

[@hackyobrainchip]

Just came across these pods recently: They're quite silly!

[@kellychristiansolo]

Is there any place we can see this? The visual aspect would enhance the content.

[@julieta8683]

I'd love to see the "Joe Dirt" as an animated series 😁👏🏻

[@jedijones]

Someone needs to get an AI program to animate classic old SNL sketches. Heck, why was there never a Toonces cartoon series?

[@wedin1051919]

Dana's old man bit made me laugh so hard. He does the old man voice in the movie Secret Life of Pets.

[@garyrunnalls7714]

More Dennis, great podcast.