Dana Carvey on Presidential Impressions, Journey to SNL & Working with Mickey Rooney

Dana talks about coming on the show for the first time, his podcast “Fly on the Wall” with David Spade, living with David before SNL, doing impressions of various Presidents, his sitcom “One of the Boys” with Nathan Lane and Mickey Rooney, and his journey to SNL.
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[@rikkiechambers4959]

Lord I feel old watching and all I can think of is church lady and Hans and Franz . Good to hear all the old references and watch Jimmy ask all the questions we all want to .

[@MidnightDriveToNowhere]

"well isn't that special!" 😉

[@JM-vj7we]

😂……. ❤️

[@phriedokra6158]

im going waaay back then to the Killer bees and roseanne roseanadanna...

[@pamelayoung6191]

@@phriedokra6158 I have watched repeats of Roseanne Rosanneadana on KZbin, she was Absolutely Fantastic

[@southernzen365]

They are here to "PUMP!" YOU UP!"

[@NewMessage]

Lotta folks rag on him saying he doesn't do good impersonations.. and that's because he isn't an impersonator. He does 'impressions'... which means he gives you the impression of the character, with a comedy ham up. And he's brilliant at it.

[@llDarko]

Yes. He’s a great mimic. Living legend

[@eltravos99]

AGREED. If you did a perfect impression of someone then it would be like a printer printing an exact copy and everyone would yawn. Who wants that? There needs to be more to an impression than sounding like someone.

[@russellcampbell9198]

Yes, there has to be a touch of caricature in it to be funny.

[@ekcamelot]

@@llDarko no, he’s the opposite of a miimic, that was the point of the comment that you’re responding.

[@griggbaylee5808]

Omg “rag on” up here in Canada you can’t use that anymore,lol, of course any politician that used that Pocahontas slur would be “down the road “ and rightfully so, lol loved the interview

[@jeffsilverman6104]

It's a real pleasure seeing Dana again, especially since he's never lost his edge of being funny and a genuinely nice guy.

[@RockerGirl]

As a drummer. Dana‘a performance in Wayne’s World was my favourite! 😂

[@michaelosy462]

As a turtle I'd have to disagree

[@douglasdavis8395]

@@michaelosy462 - "I like to play..."

[@noahman27]

@@douglasdavis8395 hehehe you beat me to it

[@StaceWah]

Thanks for the reminder to watch Wayne's World again! 😅

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

That movie is a classic. It was free on KZbin a month or so ago, so was part II, so I rewatched both of them. Part II lost sight of Garth's genius with technology and didn't have the character development or the same beats and Aerosmith was just "there," unlike Alice Cooper whose band was like, they were all history experts lmao. They did a good job with the first movie.

[@thelilacswan6215]

Dana Carvey's church lady character on SNL was hilarious 🤣 He was spot-on. With his imitation of Donald Trump, 🤣 I still watch the reruns of the Church Lady on KZbin.

[@charlie-obrien]

We need a "Church Lady" movie NOW.... Dana is the perfect age and of all the past SNL characters that could transfer to the big screen, I could see it being a smash hit!

[@tats5880]

Snl with carvey, Phil Hartman and Chris Farley and all the rest of the cast was one of the best cast..

[@swill1020]

Agreed

[@Nobody-dl4tm]

yeap legendary

[@squeaky7798]

It really was awesome! 💖💖💖

[@marjorieprince7417]

My time was Gilda Radner, Jane Curtain, Lorraine Newman, John Belushi, Eddy Murphy...I'm older. 😊

[@Muffinman44931]

Dana Carvey is a national treasure.

[@RickDistance]

And when he dies?

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@RickDistance - A statuette will be made ... 🗽 🇺🇸

[@brian_atc]

Absolute comic genius! Hilarious everytime LMAO😂🤣

[@Bobtb]

His impersonations are so spot on! I immediately recognize them all!

[@cristinaferrara6966]

I’d watch a show where these legends just sit around and chat. I wish they’d film the podcasts. Their voices are great but you get so much more from their faces and physicality

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

I love that Conan tapes his podcast but they only put a few up. StarTalk I think tapes their podcasts (not fully sure though?). But yeah more podcasts should upload to youtube as well.

[@bellaventimiglia35]

This is the BEST Dana Carvey interview I’ve ever seen! Saw him perform live yrs ago and I couldn’t breathe from all the laughter (comic genius!); but often I’ve felt he was too silly or over the top in his tv interviews. Altho he did a few really good impressions in this interview, this is the first time he talked so much abt himself AS HIMSELF. I really like him as himself, and learned so much abt him (e.g didn’t know he was an actor b4 he became a comedian)!

[@BeMoreFunny]

Spot on, totally agree

[@scottcarter2362]

Geez he's such a cool guy. The podcast he does with David Spade is bloody brilliant too.

[@ModernNeandertal]

I saw Dana Carvey perform for a First Data Corporation Christmas celebration years ago and he just cracks me up every single time. He is beyond talented and there is never a dull moment, absolutely none, when Dana is involved. He seems like he possesses a prodigious memory. When he starts riffing an impersonation it always is so polished and hilarious. Comedic genius.

[@MulrySquare]

Dana Carvey radiates joy and decency (sanity?) He's always good company.

[@cwcordes]

Kimmel was very happy and laughing through that interview. .Jimmy was visibly impressed with Dana and in fact a bit in awe.

[@julieharden2433]

Fly on the Wall is my favorite podcast right now. I look forward to each episode. It's hilarious.

[@phriedokra6158]

I'm going to find it now!!!!

[@ddlwsd8294]

If Jimmy doesn't already have Dana booked for another show yet, then he's really missing the boat! What a great interview and chemistry between them both!

[@faithbydesign]

I work security there and I said the same thing!!!

[@cutzymccall7675]

Johnny Carson was the best Reagan. He WAS Reagan.

[@JohnDough-yr2zt]

More Carvey!!!!!

[@GDog-xl6kr]

Dana Carvey is simply the best, any interview he crushes it. Living legend status

[@pamelayoung6191]

Dana is absolutely a freaking riot, I just think he's terrific.

[@lauriejohnbrunetti9287]

Dana carvey is annoying, has to be the center of attention.

[@grassfedcharlie]

WHO REMEMBERS THE MASTER OF DISGUISE? 😭 dana’s so good with impressions and embodying different characters. Loved him ever since.

[@treesun1179]

Omg I used to love that movie!

[@TheKeebster1]

Am I not turtley enough for the Turtle Club? Turtle! Turtle!

[@grassfedcharlie]

@@TheKeebster1 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@margaretpeabody243]

I liked Dana's little, "my face is pretty plain they just have to add scaffolding". So great Jimmy and Dana could finally get together.

[@natashariley8095]

Amazing interview. What a talent, and so genuinely interesting

[@notconvinced]

10:25 😁 it's True tho, he really was! I'm old enough to remember when Mickey Rooney was all the rage as we used to say back then🥰 . This a Great episode of the Jimmy Kimmel show!

[@OowoO]

Love this guy ❤️ wish to see him live one day!

[@ajalmario852]

Gary Oldman doing a great Dana Carvey impersonation.

[@rodney6045]

The podcast with Laraine Newman had the most hilarious Mickey Rooney stories. I love the one where Mickey waves $5000 in Dana's face and says "Think I can afford lunch?"

[@kahuna754]

Loved this. Dana just puts a smile on my face.

[@garypellerin5576]

Jimmy doesn't get enough credit for being a great interviewer. If the guest is saying something interesting or funny, he lets them have the time to develop the thought.

[@Rae8Anne]

I agree completely. You can tell his guests really love Jimmy.

[@thedadwars]

Just came to the same realization today.

[@MrBsbotto]

That is so true, Gary, and it's something a lot of comedians can't do. You have to project yourself into the other guy's head, read where he's going and then, as you say, shut up and stay out of the way. Some comics can't staunch their own egos because they are so used to being the star. Not a criticism, just an observation. This resulted in a terrific interview where they are both having a blast riffing with each other. Sometimes, Dana comes on a bit nervous and manic, a bit Robin Williams, and I feel bad for him. Not this time. Lovely to see him so relaxed with Jimmy. I'd love to see him come back!

[@bellaventimiglia35]

Totally agree! Sorry but Jimmy Fallon and Kelly Clarkson irritate the heck out of me in their interviews bcuz they ALWAYS make it about THEMSELVES instead of their guests! Who cares?! 😡

[@Chiroman527]

Leno was better, and Johnny Carson was the Best. Kimmel & Colbert are not for me - way too much misdirected Trump Bashing. Get Over It. If you insist on Bashing Poor Performances - look no further than the WH now. The older guys of Late Night (including Letterman) would never behave in that manner, no matter what their politics or beliefs were.

[@Freesingskills19]

jimmy kimmel looks fantastic with his new hair cut and dana carvey is making a well-deserved comeback. he's tremendously funny.

[@pamelabonaparte9383]

I love when the guest has Jimmy so engaged and laughing out loud with glee. Best job on the Planet 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@UBETUBEME]

Thank you Dana and Jimmy for Keeping Americans laughing 😂 We really need it during these times

[@spiritualpath790]

I love Dana Carvey! He’s hysterical and just a trip to watch. Sometimes I go down rabbit holes and watch Dana’s interviews, stand ups and impressions and I’m in awe of his talent.

[@naneki3987]

Watching Dana Carvey is bring me back 40yrs plus. Always extremely funny.... Dana you still look like you are in your twenties.. no fair...I'm 70's plus.. Great Show!

[@patmatt1987]

This man is a comic genius! Such a talented person!!

[@noknownnomenclature]

I want to see Dana Carvey, Gary Oldman, and Sam Rockwell do a buddy comedy where they play brothers.

[@LerockJohn]

Top bill indeed! And may I suggest Christopher Walken as the troubled uncle?

[@lawrenceparkmaven7411]

I’d watch that!

[@decordova.]

This was the first episode I have laughed the most in a Jummy Kimmel show. We need Wayne's world senior edition.

[@binsurf]

"Shwing! Ow! My hips!"

[@tracybosworth1033]

@@binsurf😂😂😂😂

[@Biotoze]

Dana Carvey is a legend. Absolute legend.

[@mam7470]

I cannot get enough of Dana Carvey. He is just so funny. Him and David Spade. 19 years of Jimmy Kimmel Live and this is his first time... i hope he will come more often from now on. I seriously thought he was turning down Jimmy when he said he has to go have dinner with Spade😆!!!

[@StaceWah]

So true. Can. Not. Get. Enough! ^.^

[@leechap3]

He wasn't?

[@TheDizzleHawke]

It’s worse than the Matt Damon saga.

[@jeanbailey3223]

@@StaceWah aW

[@quadoapplewhite1686]

Long live Dana Carvey !!!

[@danielm3192]

Love Dana!!!! Church Lady is one of the best SNL characters of all time!

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Can you imagine being Dana’s wife? You’d want to argue about something, and he’d pull an impression, and you’d break out laughing. 😂

[@kathryntanner9796]

I don't know. I imagine really clever, high energy guys like this would be exhausting to be around all the time.

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

@@kathryntanner9796 I hear you.

[@tracybosworth1033]

@@kathryntanner9796He’s probably not like that at home. Like Robins Williams was a quiet person at home.

[@denisespurlock7869]

My favorite SNL cast member.

[@lynnsmithershubbard1896]

yeah, wonder why they don't invite him back to host?

[@natedavis3943]

😂😂 "Not genn duuit"😂😂

[@IsoscelesKramer]

Wouldn't be prudent at this JUNCTURE!!

[@sundevilkdaddy]

What a legend! It’s cool to see Jimmy starstruck and excited to actually have him on.

[@evenflowsteven]

“Well, isn’t that special?”

[@curanderoverde]

It blows my mind when I see KZbin comments saying Dana Carvey is an underrated comic...It means they weren't alive in the 80s and 90s...

[@emjay9733]

Dana is a master of silly and never fails to crack me up 🤣

[@Victorwater]

Dana and Spade are the best. The podcast is addictive ❤️

[@Chaninification]

You look good, Dana. Thanks for the plug for yours and David Spade's podcast.

[@gus.smedstad]

Carvey claims those are just random Trump phrases strung together, but I swear that was a verbatim quote from one of his speeches.

[@barbaramelady110]

Such a talent ,we need more of Dana! xoxo

[@patwooster3851]

My favorite skit was Dana as Ross Perot with Phil Hartman as his vice presidential candidate whose name I can’t remember. They were driving in a car and it is hilarious! Still makes me laugh!

[@mkfd4571]

Vice admiral James Stockdale Yes!!!!! When he’s like “you know that part when you didn’t say anything for about two hours? That was fantastic!!”

[@tracybosworth1033]

I’d forgotten about that. 😂😂

[@vvaughan]

Dana and David's podcast "Fly on the Wall" is so great! I look forward to laughing along with it every week.

[@brockseeman7808]

Dana is one of the all time greats, it's just constant gold any time he speaks

[@12trguitar]

Must listen to podcast if you’re a fan of SNL, they do a great job with getting perspectives from writers, hosts, and cast members.

[@AEKerr]

This was a great interview... Laughter from the start, & all the way to the end for me..😂🤭🤣🎊🍾🎉

[@1LadyChat1]

Happy to see him, love the details of his life story.

[@carpelove8320]

He’s the best talker!!! Love his interviews always ❤️🤣🤣🤣

[@garyolshan4177]

Nobody makes me laugh harder than Dana,, whose spot impression of the Beatles I could listen to every day

[@Jack0fAllTrades]

Dana is awesome. I enjoy his podcast.

[@colincolwill1941]

That was a brilliant video and it was quite nice to see your guest work his way up in life. Marvellous video Jimmy

[@captainmack2754]

Jimmy almost laughed his self out of the chair it was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@70foolio]

I LOVE Dana Carvey. SING Broccoli. 🎤🎹.

[@llDarko]

His podcast is incredible. David and Dana are so fun to listen to.

[@janelliot5643]

David got fun?

[@greattubing2880]

I just love the way you say: Dana talks about coming on the show for the first time, his podcast “Fly on the Wall” with David Spade, living with David before SNL. And then you READ MORE

[@greattubing2880]

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[@sosure]

SO TALENTED!!! Love Dana!!!

[@timfurnier7061]

Dana, you're absolutely hysterical! You always make me laugh! Why don't you put together a skit show comprised of former SNL alumni...... ESPECIALLY FROM AROUND THE YEARS OF '88 TO '93? I would love it, and I know fans would love it, too!

[@Elkdog]

Been listening to their podcast for several weeks now, really enjoyed the Jim Downey episode today.

[@iamgoingtodeckyoutwo5966]

Happy he mentioned the SoundFX, check out Spade’s first special Take The Hit. He does a fax machine, a bus, tons of stuff. Perfect comedy accents.

[@TJ-928]

I love it when Jimmy gets a legit laugh going haha not that he's fake, but some guests make him laugh, laugh lol

[@Nobody-dl4tm]

So happy Garth is still alive and well

[@bryondevine4224]

Chopping Broccoli…😁

[@juicieb5961]

this was freaking brilliant!

[@dhong168]

I thought he was Gary Oldman when he entered. LOL

[@rcbutera8071]

I’ve missed him. Definitely will check out his podcast with David Spade!

[@tas22222]

hahahah Dana always good for great laughs! adore the man and his impression of David!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA spot on! The pod cast is Amazing !!!

[@brandonfields4927]

Dana is DEFINITELY, turtle enough to be in the turtle club!!!!... Master of disguise, is absolutely, my favorite Dana Carvey movie.

[@fosterch11]

Best podcast out there with Spade

[@TheDogHollerer]

Love it too! Give smartless a try. I just love the quick brains and the unrehearsed comebacks of brilliantly gifted and honed comics. Dana seems legitimately nice, so does Spade, who I always thought of as a cocky, full of himself person.. but after listening to Fly over and over he really is a great guy too, maybe a bit on the insecure side but totally funny too!

[@billturner8823]

Dana was really funny on Blue Thunder TV Show. I remember seeing him on the Tough Guys Movie also with Bert Lancaster and Kirk Douglass.

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jimmy Kimmel Dana carvey on presidential impressions awesomeness job interview

[@HorseMuse]

I love all he does! Steady fan! His ways are in our humor play in our household…

[@boblowney]

I love it when really successful entertainers meaningfully recount how unbelievable their luck was, because of their very humble roots, and that their disbelief kind of stays with them regardless of how successful they continue to be.

[@000_x9]

First time I realize how young Jimmy's audience is when they're not getting Dana's stuff.

[@Studeb]

His Melania impression is even funnier than his Trump one, "Mr President Person Person". :D

[@toolzshed]

I remember Dana Carvey on Blue Thunder, he was awesome!

[@KundakStuff]

Love the Trump impression, though it had a hint of being more Dana Carvey doing James Austin Johnson doing Trump. That said, I love to see a longer standing comedian taking notes from the newer-guys! Very cool!!

[@llDarko]

His Biden is hilarious too.

[@Erickchicas]

After he met Austin he changed it, if you look at old videos his is crazier and funnier IMO, I hope he goes back to his take.

[@KundakStuff]

@@Erickchicas I kinda guessed that was what happened since he mentioned having him on the podcast. I'll check it out, thanks!!

[@Erickchicas]

@@KundakStuff definitely check out the podcast is amazing!! a lot of great guests.

[@xochitlreyes8357]

This guy is hilarious every time 😂😂😂

[@lillianlopez2691]

LOVE Diana Carvey!!! His humor and characters are ingenious 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@h7opolo]

this is a must watch

[@lisab9541]

Fabulous guest.

[@ttarantulas4u258]

Chopping Broccoli. Singing it. I saw Dana live, 4 months pregnant and was terrified to run to the bathroom during his show and he would make fun of me. I love this guy.

[@erickamarra]

Love all of this! More! The podcast is amazeballs!💜

[@Nembula]

Great imitation orange ogre! The longest run on sentence ever with no subject. Priceless

[@Erickchicas]

Dana Carvey is the bestt!!!

[@johannadelbusto7987]

More Dana Carvey! Thanks Jimmy, great interview.

[@rogerbrand6214]

Is Dana Carvey really David Spade or is David Spade really Dana Carvey?

[@MrSexydivas]

He's good. He's always been good

[@GoodJuju.8D]

Imagine being one of those people who, on air, turns down Jimmy Kimmel's invite to hang around and be on the next segment. And, and turn it down because of dinner plans with the person you see almost everyday!

[@JosephT]

It’s…a bit.

[@vipaccess-puertorico4462]

If the other Jimmy ask him to stick around I think he would have! Just my honest opinion.

[@evelynjones5146]

He actually did stick around and played "Science Todd", Science Bob's dad or older brother, I forget. It was funny!

[@GoodJuju.8D]

@@evelynjones5146 I guess I should've stuck around. 😊

[@petewheelus2662]

Dana Carvey is precious!

[@kylemaki6510]

Dana is so fantastic

[@bsquared4604]

Dana Carvey can lift the saddest person from the depths of despair.