Motivational Speaker Matt Foley | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original Air Date: 10/18/93) Chris Farley reveals the inspirations behind his classic Matt Foley character, and his approach to physical performing.

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[mellowtron]

He was a force of nature. Nothing else like him.

[christopherjohnson]

Norm Macdonald and Chris Farley. Two greats from the SNL 90'S that will be greatly missed.

[jahinmahbub]

Matt Foley was written by Bob Odenkirk??? OMG. The man's a certified genius.

[Wheelo]

Tells one of the top working drummers of the day, “Zip It! Your show business antics won’t get you Jack squat!” Perfect.

[gregmeister]

Every time he adjusts his belt, his superpowers increase 😂

[GameTime-yjqv]

A comedic genuis... his physical comedy and agility was insane, especially for a man his size.

[thegameshowguy]

I’ve always loved Matt Foley. Very motivational.

[Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

Rest in peace and we still miss you, Chris!

[dustydean]

I'm out of breath just watching him !! He was the best .... RIP

[GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

I am officially motivated. Chris gave it EVERYthing he had. A true American Original.

[jackbauer]

Farley's comedic timing is what is probably his most underrated asset. Just look at how absolutely perfect he was at 1:35. They probably didn't event rehearse this, either because Chris was such a good improvisational actor.

[billdover]

Truly there will never be anybody as funny and if witty as Chris Farley in my lifetime. I grew up watching this man and his loss to this day still sting. Thankfully we still have clips of him and his movies. Chris Farley is gone too soon but he will never be forgotten.

[LNSLateNightSaturday]

I don't know how I missed that Odenkirk wrote these with Farley. That makes SO much sense!

[mj.ray]

It's crazy to think I watched Chris Farley as a kid and now I'm almost older than he was when he died... such a sad end for someone so funny, Matt Foley always gets a laugh no matter how many times I've seen Farley do it

[powerliminals]

His mother used to visit the Radio Shack I worked at in Madison, WI and she was always nice and calm like he said.

[teddyray]

I watched an episode of "Dark Side of Comedy" about Chris Farley a while back. He was a brilliant comedic talent, but his life was very sad. I'm a big guy myself and watching this, I see the insecurity behind the jokes and I can relate. My heart aches for him.

[mitchelljams]

The Chevy Chase Show was his short lived talk show that lasted from September 7, 1993 to October 15, 1993. This Conan clip aired 3 days later on October 18, 1993.

[hunter]

He was and always will be, one of a kind, singular and funnier than any other human being. Effortless and full of silliness

[assmane]

Lol when he starts trying to motivate the curtain 😂

[BeardOfRiker]

“Now that Chevy Chase isn’t in the picture!”

Wow, that brings back memories.