'SNL' Sketch Killed Chris Farley
Beloved comedian was found dead on Dec. 18, 1997.
Chris Farley
When Chris Farley Brought Matt Foley and His Van to ‘SNL’
The character had its debut long before 'Saturday Night Live.'
25 Years Ago: ‘Tommy Boy’ Showcases Madcap, Endearing Chris Farley
Late star's comedic genius propels one of the most memorable 'SNL' movies of the '90s.
30 Years Ago: Chris Farley Interviews Paul McCartney on ‘SNL’
He also performed three songs during the episode, including the Beatles' "Hey Jude."
Chris Farley’s Motivational Speaker Sketch, Three Years Before He Did It on “SNL”
"Rolling Stone" recently named Chris Farley's "Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker" sketch the best "Saturday Night Live" sketch of ALL TIME. That's the one where he "lives in a van down by the river." But it wasn't even written for "SNL".
![Check Out Chris Farley as Newt Gingrich Performing for Republican Congressmen at the Capitol in 1995 [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/190/files/2011/12/farley-newt.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Check Out Chris Farley as Newt Gingrich Performing for Republican Congressmen at the Capitol in 1995 [VIDEO]
Now that Newt Gingrich is the Republican frontrunner, someone dug up a clip of Chris Farley promoting the movie "Tommy Boy" in 1995 by dressing up as Gingrich, and cracking jokes in Congress.