Matt Foley: A Scary Story on Halloween - SNL

After his kids (Christian Slater, David Spade, Melanie Hutsell) get caught egging houses on Halloween, a father (Phil Hartman) hires Matt Foley (Chris Farley) to tell them the scary story of how he ended up living in a van down by the river. [Season 19, 1993]
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[@thescoundrel793]

The more he straightens his belt, the more powerful he becomes.

[@F_ck604]

Todoroki Shoto OMG yes!

[@limedred5551]

Half n Half... is that you man?? What you doing here.

[@thescoundrel793]

Katsuki Bakugou What I damn well please, Explodork.

[@limedred5551]

@@thescoundrel793 Dont make me come over there daddy issues

[@thescoundrel793]

Katsuki Bakugou Come and get me Tsundere

[@Deathryzer]

There'll never be another Chris Farley.

[@thegamingchef3304]

They kept trying to replace him with Jack Black, Jonah Hill etc. Lol.

[@gravemind3590]

@@thegamingchef3304 What terrible choices, though there aren't any choices.

[@VendPrekmurec]

There are many Chris Farleys on coke

[@alucard624]

@@thegamingchef3304 Melissa McCarthy thinks she's a female Chris Farley as well. Not even close. She's annoying AF.

[@masterfarr8265]

he was the second John Candy

[@DarthSinistris]

Chris always made it a point to make David crack up and break character. I miss the Chris and David dynamic..

[@Sammy-mp9xn]

They were best friends

[@msparkes1990]

I thought spade hated him

[@randyholder4840]

nah man they were best friends. They likely got in fights like best buds do from time to time, but they were always good.

[@annimar43]

@@msparkes1990 No they were best friends. But they did bicker from time to time., like "an old married couple", as Spade described it.

[@christofferjenzen78]

@@randyholder4840 they were not best (that was an image they sold) but good friends but didnt part as friends...or as Spade said, " He was starting to hang around shady people,drug people who used him and he was starting to become a real mean asshole at the end,too much booze and drugs. I couldnt be around that,i walked away..." it was probably the right choice but it must still haunt him.

[@janeausten2908]

Farley never broke character. He made everyone laugh, and stayed right in the character, always. 100% all in.

[@Kfordca]

He very slightly broke character in the one where he speaks to the Mexican family . He cracks up slightly lol such a good matt foley skit

[@jakep1979]

There is a scene where he plays the husband & Adam Sandler plays the wife where he caresses Sandler's thigh in order to make him laugh.

[@neuroplasticity]

He actually breaks character a lot. He always tried making Sandler laugh and would sneak in subliminal smirks and weird shit that would make Sandler just lose it.

[@patty109109]

Yeah he didn’t laugh (slater and the girl couldn’t stop).

[@PW-le6cr]

Hartmann never broke character

[@thechoomofdoom6979]

I heard during rehearsal Chris Farley would practice the skits all normal and tame but soon as they went live he purposely acted extra crazy to throw everyone else off

[@trevordalmon328]

Also showtime is probably when he would snort coke

[@userman44]

That was usually in sketches where he was cast as a minor, unfunny character with just one line. He'd throw on a little extra sauce at the live show to make people break. But for sketches like Matt Foley, he'd already have people laughing at the rehearsals.

[@murrayshekelberg9754]

I used to watch everyone else to see who he could get to crack. There is no way I could have kept a straight face with him doing that.

[@herbs275]

Norm did that too. Genius!

[@s.kreusler5081]

@@trevordalmon328 He was sober from Christmas 1992 to Christmas 1995

[@NateAdams42]

chris farley isn't dead he is just living in a van down by the river

[@FreshPrincex4]

Cause everyone can't amount to JACK SQUAT!!!

[@Anomalous602]

Yep in heaven.

[@SharpPear]

Hell yeah...and he's probably laughing at your comment now🙂

[@tennesseelegend4303]

You prick, i originally wrote that in the chris farley prison speech video lmao come up with your own material Thomas Edison

[@zayndominick3842]

i know it is kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@Steph0x0x]

When he says THRICE divorced, Christian Slater looks like he is gunna lose it

[@mortishanocturnal71]

I love this ♡

[@babyruthlove]

I know i did 😂😂

[@RaoulDuke77]

He was a brilliant physical comedian, he'd hurt himself for a laugh everytime, lol

[@tross8863]

True. I read how he felt he had to entertain anytime he was around ppl..sad. So heart 💔. My oldest son was a chubby guy growing up and could do a fantastic job doing matt foley in his teen yrs☺️

[@KairuHakubi]

When he just gets right up in Spade's face and straight up nuzzles his ear. he's like daring him to laugh.

[@FocalPointPhotographyLLC]

Farley's physical comedy is pure gold...this is his best Foley skit by far!

[@pikeyhuff8744]

Chris Farley.. My childhood filled with laughter. Thank you. Rest In Peace friend.

[@PersephoneRising333]

Older I get the more a van down by the river seems like a good setup

[@SlimGoodie004]

PersephoneRising333 Same 😂

[@Mike1614b]

yeah but can't park anywhere in the US for more than an hour before the cops come. lol

[@duewhit310]

A lot of folks WISH they were luvin in a van down by river. America is throwing people ON THEIR ASSES. and its getting pretty bad

[@chrisfurniss02]

Maybe a RV down by the river? Just saying...

[@anthonycavalea]

It would certainly be more affordable

[@gregwilliams5637]

I took the NBC tour the same day they did this skit. I was watching them rehearse it. Good old days!

[@nickschauer582]

You can tell it’s impossible to stay in character around Chris. What a amazing comic.

[@chrisaustin3510]

the way he delivers JACK SQUAT is always perfect. 2:00

[@BabyLambCreations]

I already laughed my ass off right when he said "JACK SQUAT!!" but by the time the sketch finished, I lost my ass but I continued to laugh. Chris Farley was such a comedic source of hilarity. God rest his soul.

[@joshuasmith6346]

That plus a nickel will get you jack squat

[@anacc9261]

It's nice you find him funny cause I didn't

[@ToniInSussex]

It NEVER grows old. I live in England now. It is my great pleasure to share these hilarious memories with those who have never seen them before!!! 😂🤣😂 RIP Phil and Chris

[@davidimhoff2118]

God I miss him. He didn't care as long as he got people laughing

[@funsizemiller]

i feel man. i loved him

[@stonecold5373]

he did care

[@tiffclemons9197]

I Loved him 2!!!!!💚💚💚😋

[@ShadowNova300]

@@stonecold5373 He meant that Chris didn't care how he got people laughing as long as he got them too.

[@williamgallucci9913]

How I miss what could have come in the future

[@GrumpyCrabber]

The part where Farley made sure he was on the bottom when he tackled Spade speaks to his gentle soul.

[@FourDollaRacing]

Either that, or his cellulite...

[@annehajdu8654]

This is one of my top 5 favorite all-time SNL skits. Absolutely hilarious. So many classic lines: "I am THRICE divorced." (and holds up three fingers) "I am the Eggman. KOO KOO CA CHOOOO!" "And I live in a VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!" Chris Farley/Matt Foley one of the very best characters ever.

[@Hinch2011]

The "THRICE DIVORCED" line gets me every time!

[@robcotnam47]

Didn't he hold up 4 fingers?

[@goldo1107]

I love Farely. But, this skit is a bit overrated. It wasn't that great.

[@professionaldumbo5609]

My favorate one is how he always says JACK SQAUT

[@tylercass2584]

The original skit was written by Bob Odenkirk of “Better call Saul” fame.

[@nmikali3848]

The more David cant hold it together, Chris takes it up a notch. Chris you gave us so many laughs, I hope we didnt fail ..you....

[@vickielawson3114]

I remember when this originally aired on TV. I was a freshman in high school. It was hilarious. I feel fortunate that Chris Farley was in the cast when I was in high school. He never disappointed in any sketch he did. Even if it wasn't a good sketch, at least Farley's part would be funny. We still love you, Chris!

[@Kissfan96dr]

no one else could pull this off better than Chris Farley.

[@vissttaa]

I love how Chris Farley protected his friend David Spade from the fall onto the coffee table.

[@naamamarkishorekumar822]

That's probably the most live fun Christian Slater's ever had. Seemed like he was just in awe of this performance throughout the skit

[@MERLINnecrofan]

Lol I love Farley. NO ONE could stay in character when he got going lol he was comedy embodied

[@Genkimark]

The Farley-Sandler-Rock-Hartman-Spade era was classic SNL. Probably the second-best line up after the original cast.

[@nickpelosi3129]

Mark Flanigan better than the original come on

[@chasesmith8544]

Man, Schneider deserves a spot in there

[@BlueBagger83]

If he were still here, just imagine how different 'Grownups' would have been.

[@wiseguy3675]

@@BlueBagger83 Obviously would have had the Kevin James part.

[@mick40jb]

@@chasesmith8544___Chase_Chase-meister__Chase making copies___I agree

[@agentham]

21 years since we lost Chris today. Sad seeing both Phil and Chris, but legends never truly die.

[@patrickkowalski8256]

First time I saw this, and when he did the curtain pull, I was crying laughing, but when he went through the window, I lost it! Busted out laughing! Rest In Peace Chris Farley

[@Gasoline85]

"Help me out, young fella! I can't see real good... Is that Bob Hope over there?"

[@FernandoMoodyMusic]

Gasoline85 no one laughed

[@wilkesjournal]

I did.

[@havannasunn4762]

Hehehhehee!

[@SpiritRaider]

"Keep that up young man, there's a big future in it".

[@waynej2608]

Great line.

[@dnatz58]

Wonder what the going price is nowadays for a cup of Jack Squat.

[@waluigitime1780]

dnatz58 two bucks and four I don't knows

[@guymorris1963]

dnatz58 Oh, about three fiddy !

[@jacobpressley6457]

idk... and a nickel

[@JayDillon-mm6yv]

Jack Squat has always been free.

[@robbiefarabee6954]

We can ask the guy in the van down by the river.

[@mikeway2223]

Sad two 90’s greats weren’t able to make it to the 2000’s. Thanks for all the laughter you both created. ☝️

[@smoovoperata3242]

Hartman and Farley damn 😞 Still making us laugh even after all these years! RIP fellas

[@rogerhage7392]

his chemistry is amazing he's funny love how they can't control their laughter

[@Heavenzvoice]

Christian Slater... oh my! Phil Hartman... too soon. RIP. That was an awful day when that story broke out.

[@Auriam]

And I live in a VAN down by the RIVER!

[@spiritualprotector6853]

This skit really isnt that funny he just yells and says things that make 0 sense.

[@josephkelley8641]

Easy to say now but maybe they shoulda done SEGMENTS. "Down by the River." Example, the INSIDE of Matt's van. ...

[@BrianSmith-ix3ns]

+Ryan Owens somebody for the defective brain that he bought...perbly @ the wallymartfart

[@havannasunn4762]

Auriam: jelly! What kind of van???

[@smokeymcbongwater3561]

You got plenty of time for smoking dooodies

[@vicstanfieldshire7754]

Watching Farley break all but the great P Hartman will always be the best thing

[@AngusRockford]

Chris was one of the best natural performers ever on the show. Priceless. Sorely missed.

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

When Chris goes crashing thru the coffee table AGAIN is just hilarious!! Forget the great 🎃 pumpkin!! It's the Great Farley!! 😂😂😂

[@sheilaisaacs981]

RIP Chris & Phil in our hearts you will never die

[@MkScott-mf8pj]

I miss this dude never failed to make me laugh my ass off! RIP Chris.

[@legendaryzelda945]

A hot cup of JACKSQUAT 😂😆 I thought it would be too sad to watch this, but I am laughing SO HARD!!!😂😂

[@Silenced23]

When my dad was in AA he was in some meetings with Chris Farley, after the meetings he would take us all out to eat and pay for everyone. He was actually very shy but when he got comfortable, he was hilarious! This was all in Chicago not very far from where he lived. I miss this guy, I still tear up when I hear Adam Sandler's tribute song to him.

[@michaelsix9684]

Chris was sweet and kind person, he did many acts of charity in NYC few people know about, he truly cared about people

[@marywilliams5712]

Thats awesome… I bet he was funny as hell when he was off stage once he got comfortable with the people he was with

[@lavahit]

5:00 i almost died from laughs XD 4ever chris farley :)))))))

[@stevenc8140]

The hidden talents of Chris Farley were so many more yet to be discovered

[@HokiePitcher22]

Chris Farley is the best physical comedian in history...hands down

[@northmann1971]

Chris Farley was the best...

[@lavahit]

he is the best :)

[@lavahit]

***** Sadly yes.

[@northmann1971]

***** Yeah, but I don't think so

[@northmann1971]

Alex Mercer you are right he is the best

[@ericlind6581]

North Maan nah, he plays the same char all the time and isn’t funny at all. Overacts with the same physical bumbleness that gets stale.. There are lots of SNL actors much better and more versatile.

[@georgenotsmith2804]

4:02 A-a-and another table bites the dust, courtesy of Matt Foley, motivational speaker. 1993 October 30. Season 19, Episode 5.

[@Pagewithpurpose]

Chris Farley. There will never be another like him

[@KeniYT0]

Man... Seeing Chris and David's friendship in the past makes me think of how much more we missed out on with them. RIP Chris.

[@ianwinfield929]

LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER

[@haydenwhat]

Ian Winfield JACK. *SQUAT!*

[@JAppJohnAndrewPatrickPeters]

One of the best comedic yellers in history! LOL RIP Chris we all love you.

[@nicholasmoose6574]

Best yeller other than Bob Odenkirk, who wrote these sketches.

[@JAppJohnAndrewPatrickPeters]

@@nicholasmoose6574 ok cool dude

[@nicholasmoose6574]

@@JAppJohnAndrewPatrickPeters Did I somehow offend you by saying that? Not everyone knows he wrote these sketches and if you watch Mr. Show, you will see that it's a thousand times funnier than SNL.

[@JAppJohnAndrewPatrickPeters]

@@nicholasmoose6574 I'm saying Chris Farley was an amazing yeller....no idea what he wrote or didn't... that's All...he was awesome lol

[@hermanpesina6328]

The best matt foley skit of them all

[@folarinosibodu]

Back when they weren't reading cue cards like a high school play

[@JohnKienle3840]

Well you'll have plenty of time to read cue cards WHEN YOU'RE LIVIN IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!!!!!!!!

[@dannygillmusic]

Lol they don't even do that in highschool plays

[@redacted2275]

I miss the times when it was just quirky when Christopher Walken read cue cards, now it's standard and lazy.

[@folarinosibodu]

@@redacted2275 True talk.

[@h.epennypacker2598]

Second City

[@KC-nd7nt]

20 years old and better than anything on tv

[@THECLARENCES]

“Is that Bob Hope over there?” Hi-la-ri-ous! xoxo The Clarences

[@stallownedstallion825]

Back when SNL was actually watchable. RIP Chris...once in a lifetime funny.

[@mikemartin8088]

How in the World did Chris ever think he wasn't funny???? He's Laurel and Hardy all by himself!

[@Linkzelda21]

Chris Farley is a legend even making the character laugh during the skit is talent

[@michaelsix9684]

Chris was best physical comic ever on SNL

[@jrl4907]

Good god Farley was brilliant!

[@Josvandoesburg]

This must be the best SNL sketch ever. Chris Farley was incredible.

[@johncote2776]

Every work center should have some employee show up randomly as Matt Foley on Halloween.

[@waluigitime1780]

Blue Collar Going as him to a Halloween party this weekend

[@sfmikica]

He was incredibly physical guy, those stunts are not piece of cake, and he is slamming to the floor, doing backfall through the window, amazing

[@elliot12233]

“I’m the egg man. GOO, GOO, GAGOO.”

[@bunnickthebunny4495]

You can hear David Spade scream a little when they go down!🤣

[@timobrien8809]

The world so needs a little Chris Farley right now. R.I.P. you gentle, loving, wonderful soul !!

[@alanknight4418]

Chris is missed. Priceless comedy. R. I. P.

[@christopherboudreau43]

This might be Chris Farley's best skit that he's ever done.

[@Robert-jz7hq]

I love how no one is immune to cracking a smile.

[@brandonj406]

My favorite comedian growing up. Him and David Spade together were always a great show to watch

[@ManicMechanic82]

You’ll end up living in a van down by the RIVER!!!! Late 80s and early 90s were the most legendary Saturday Night Live episodes.

[@bmatos6702]

From living in a van down by the river to living in a van by the holy gates R.I.P Chris Farley 💔😖😣

[@jovid7]

Man I never saw this one. This was just as good if not better than the original. Lol Man I miss Chris F. 😭😭

[@Skyy-avari]

The man was absolutely GREAT.

[@Nhamp2000]

I'd read that before he died, he was in talks to play Fatty Arbuckle in a serious role. I would've loved to see him in a dramatic role. I look at at John Candy's short role in JFK. Gave me a new appreciation for the man.

[@adearmom]

That's when SNL was actually funny. Chris Farley was the best!!❤

[@jetman7946]

My wife had to come downstairs to see what was going on with me when I lost it when he was stomping on the shit that was on fire...." Looks like Fido had a little hand in it !!!"

[@Levacque]

I've gone 30 years without knowing of Matt Foley. Now I've seen two clips of him and wow, I didn't know I needed his guidance so bad!

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

Foley looked like a walking heart attack, poor guy...

[@dnatz58]

+Fabian Patrizio Yeah, seen it coming. You can't be that hopped up and that big. Same with John Candy. Damn shame.

[@rickdeckard5719]

+dnatz58 You mean JOhn Belushi?

[@kandn420]

+Rick Deckard John Belushi died from a speed ball. He was not that over weight like Chris or John. John Candy died from a heart attack and Chris from multiple of drugs. They all died too young. R.I.P.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Yea so -so sad. He had a wonderful career ahead of him .

[@MA-vd3ln]

Fabian Patrizio not funny dude not cool

[@glennsepelak5113]

Definitely one of the best ones. falling through the glass was hilarious.

[@julieporter7805]

"Don't worry, Dad. The other half will be calling soon." "'I don't know. Well that and a nickel will get you a hot cup of JACK SQUAT!!!"

[@JustMe-kk3zy]

I loved Chris Farley, gone way too soon.

[@Me-wk7dz]

I look like Matt Foley when giving class presentations

[@lukemn29]

It's eerie how this SNL skit foreshadowed the lives of many average day Americans living today.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

The fact that Matt Foley he always sounds on the verge of tears elevates this character beyond belief.

[@l_combo]

RIP brother

[@charlesodonnell5544]

3:59 lol so funny :-) the table breaks like glass lol :-)

[@SquishySharkTV]

This is the prime example of doing a joke a second time in the same way, but absolutely nailing it.

[@TheCustomEverythingChannel]

Miss seeing this man RIP Chris

[@LCx829]

I’d never be able to sit there with a straight face 😂

[@pamela7300]

My goddamn crush. When he died I was truly praying that, his family was going to be ok. God bless guys. I’ve struggled with alcohol, I wish I could give him a big hug.✌🏼❤️🌝❤️

[@dilligaf1009]

I'll tell you. When people break character it makes me smile. Tim Conway making carol Burnett laugh was the best as well. Snl in 2021 however is as funny as a fart in a space suit.

[@klaatu368]

There was a real grace & control in his ability to look clumsy and out of control.

[@John317Gaming]

Phill Hartman and Chris Farley are two of the SNL GOATs.

[@fiddlyphuk6414]

The good old days when SNL was watchable and actually funny.

[@millypoo7713]

Christian Slater's facial expression after Farley's last line says it all. A big smile on his face amazed by his performance. Probably thinking... this guy is a legend. 😅

[@michaelsix9684]

this sketch has over 4.5 million views, probably more people than SNL gets now each week

[@chriscross4968]

Chris Farley is the Awesome

[@shaylaknight1123]

Chris Cross And Phil Hartman

[@thomaskazar2132]

Yeah AND FUNNY 😅😂😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂 AND I LIKE HIM BEING FUNNY

[@kevinwilson6645]

Why does this only have 160,000 views???

[@jeffreygranger6913]

Skylar Wilson I think it's because 160,000 people watched it.

[@Sitharos]

Because everyone is busy living in a van down by the river!

[@daverogers5609]

Has been on several times before by different people.