Chris Farley Was Worried He Upset Dave | Letterman 

HE was like a big golden retriever ... just want to be loved.

You don’t hear many people say “yes sir” in an interview. He was so polite and so loveable. I wish we could have all given him a giant hug. He was a key part of the early 90’s.

This is one of the few interviews that Dave is laughing so hard! You can tell he really liked Chris and recognized his raw talent.

He really was such a gentle giant. Never offensive, never mean, never angry. Just funny. He was in a class of his own. It’s been 25 years since we lost him, but I still find myself searching online for clips and enjoying every moment I can.

If there was any comedy justice, this guy would've lived forever. A sweet soul in an explosion of hysterical chaos.

A funny guy will fall back in their chair once. A legend does it twice . Rip Big guy. We miss ya

My face is sore from grinning the whole video. Chris Farley was such a good human being. Reminds me of this Norm MacDonald quote. "It's one thing to make people laugh, it's another to make people smile." RIP Chris. You'll always be one of comedy's most loveable people.

This is heartbreaking. Chris had an endearing, sort of-innocence about him. There’s a childlike wonder in his eyes. His enthusiasm when talking about making Tommy Boy and working with David Spade is so genuine. He looks at Dave with such adoration. It’s almost like, whether it’s talking to Letterman, or being in SNL, or making Tommy Boy, he doesn’t think he deserves to be there, but he’s so happy that he is. What a guy…

Watching this, I sensed that Letterman was genuinely fond of Farley, and that Farley was in legit awe of Letterman. That was sweet to see.

You can tell that Dave genuinely gets a kick out of Chris.

"I'VE BROKEN YOUR EQUIPMENT!" .. Has been a line I've used with various previous employers.

He kissed him. To tell him him he loved him and to let him know it's okay. That was so sweet.

I was driving home on a college break and I heard on the radio that Chris passed. I pulled over and went on a walk. Farley is a national treasure. Watch his hands during the interview. He was so nervous wringing them. I hope he understood that his hero, Dave, respected him.

That was a real person there. RIP Mr. Farley

Never have I seen Dave so giddy with a guest…Chris lived a month in each day and poured his heart into every moment - all we can say is thank you 😢

Chris looked so anxious you just want to hug him. What a talent and what a sweet guy.

he seems very chill and calm and collected

I haven't seen a video of him in a long time. I forget just how adorable & brilliantly funny he was.

I haven't laughed at an interview this hard in a long time, man...how I miss Chris Farley

Chris was always a class act and national treasure. Rest easy.

I really love how Dave expresses how nice Chris is, the kiss is lovely. His parents must be so proud of their children.

He was so happy to be on the show, I can feel it through the screen, a true humble man, legendary.

How I always want to remember Chris Farley.

Chris was such a genuine soul.

Dave does what any elder is meant to do: support the young come-ups. Legend.

Awe, Chris. He was such a talent! I really appreciate that David Letterman treated him so kindly-especially that kiss he planted on him.

I have never, ever seen Dave get touchy with a male guest, probably the only time you'll see this

Dave hated people who "put on airs" --- he loved Chris because he was just a lovable funny guy from Wisconsin --- Dave could relate!

Man he was so funny. What a legend.

Interesting, the song the band played at the start I remember was Can't Turn You Loose (the Blues Brothers intro theme, where Belushi also did a cartwheel). Seems it's swapped out here though for copyright. Shame

What a character!!!! Hands down, one of the best SNL cast members ever.

Love the genuine laughter and delight from Dave! Also enjoyed Chris’s immediate self-critiques after he determined whatever he said had fallen flat. Very entertaining! I really miss Letterman. There was a void after he left that has never been filled. I didn’t fall into a deep depression like I did after Johnny retired, but seeing Dave go was hard. Being able to view all these clips is like a breath of fresh air!

His energy seemed like it was going to make his body explode at any second. There will never be another Chris Farley.

I miss Chris Farley so much. He feels like an older brother that died to me.

Chris Farley was so funny. Such a joy. Wish he’d taken better care of himself. Great clip. Thanks for posting.

When I found out Chris carried a Clown's Prayer around with him after his death it broke my heart. What a lovely, hilarious personality! Always giving 110%!

Chris Farley has got to be in the top ten all time funniest people

That was absolute gold!!! Chris was an astronomical talent that we lost far too soon. If there is no afterlife, we are all fortunate that his energy lives on through RU-vid.

Such a beautiful heart, a child within a child on the out.

brought me to tears, cause he is so goddamn funny, so fun to be around and is one of greatest. We miss you Chris Farley. Guide us during these awful times.

Ive never watched this and not experienced every level of laughter. From hillarious, to outrageous fist pump to awwww how cute, to bubbling chuckles Chris can make a human laugh like no other. Chris Farley may have went by like a giant bright flaming comet but wherever he is I hope he knows he still makes people feel good when they are down and laugh for a few minutes when all seems lost. What else greater thing to do in the short or long time a person has on this earth. The big ol man boy that is timeless laughter. Thanks Chris.

Chris had such a huge heart and love for everyone

I'm just in tears watching this - Chris is so full of life, such a force of nature and explodes with so much sweetness. I'm thankful for the all too brief time we had him on this planet and grateful for the humor he left behind to continue to make our lives better.

The love and respect between them is palpable. Makes me so happy.

Chris was truly a meteor.. his unique genuineness will be forever missed

Talk show interviews get no better than this. A classic!

Great to see how much Dave enjoyed having him on

Farley was one of a kind. So much life in such short time. Incomprehensible.

That Double Fall was not only hillarious but also pure comedic genius.

Tears….running down my face still…all these years later….David kissing him is the sweetest thing ever! Chris felt truly loved and appreciated at the absolute highest level possible! 🙏🏼

Never seen Letterman laugh this hard , obviously Chris was such a fun guy with amazing energy!!

Dave is the best. I'm glad Chris was so respectful to Dave and that Dave had kind words. We need more good souls in the world.

I can't get over the cartwheels! So funny. 😆

As a guy that has dabbled in a motorhead life style, I can tell that Chris is JACKED TO THE GILLS. RIP BROTHER

That last little nervous whimper of a laugh..."You're very entertaining" Bless his heart 😻

What a unique spirit. They dont make em like this anymore.

Such a sweet soul, you can tell his confidence level is low, he’s so terrified of saying or doing something wrong and it’s heartbreaking. I wish things would have went differently for him, gone way too soon.

After all these years I still can't watch interviews like this without tearing up. Such a profoundly kind, decent man who couldn't overcome his self-destructive tendencies and habits. God I miss him. And now Norm is gone......wow.....

I met Chris in New York. He signed his Official NBC Photo for me

Loved Chris in Tommy Boy & Letterman so great to have Chris on. A very sad loss, Chris, too young to leave us. RIP ✝️💟☮️

This made me laugh so hard. He was the most amazing, unreplaceable human beings to date. It actually made me cry when it was over. I was 11 years old when he passed away. Tommy Boy and Beverly Hills Ninja will forever be my favorite comedies.

Chris Farley forever ❤❤❤ He was so loved. Wish I could have met him Rest in peace sweet Chris

Mr. Farley was one of a kind, RIP !

You never know how much you miss someone until that person is no longer with us. What a phenomenal comic and such a lovable guy. RIP

I have been watching letterman closely for a decade, and I don't think I've ever watched him laugh this hard

I love when Dave truly loves the guest. This was awesome!!

Loved this comedian, he was the best. He does wear me out just watching him, tho! Rock on Chris, I know you make the angels smile.

Aww man. I'm crying right now; still missing this person. He put so much into bringing others joy. 🥺

Boy, Chris was stoked to be on Dave's show.

Man, Farley comes out and just instantly starts going, man he is so great!

to break the monotony.. Chris and Dave, this is pure gold

Anybody else watch Farley in his prime and genuinely become sad or depressed afterwards? Ugh! What a legend of a person...

I don't think I've ever seen Dave enjoy an interview as much as this one.

When Chris said he loves the movie and hopes that people really like it, I actually paused the video on a still shot of his face at felt like I had to tell him that the movie is that of legends and that everybody and their mother loves and will always love it, and that I wish you were here to see how much joy you truly bring people in their everydaylife❤️RIP to the goat 🐐

Chris Farley was my childhood hero. He is still missed dearly.

Tommy Boy - one of the best SNL films and one of the best comedies of the 90s.

When i c Chris, i see a man in pain. He DESPERATELY wanted to be liked. His mind set was “I’m gonna make fun of me b4 they do”. Its a defense mechanism. Wish he loved himself more. He would probably be around today. On a comedy note, he was great on SNL. He was just scratching the surface of what he was gonna do. He was gonna do the Fatty Arbuckle story and he was the original voice for “Shrek” too.

This is so sweet. David could immediately see the lost little boy inside Chris who was always there right beneath the surface.

At 4:00 , can’t blame Letterman! That adorable butterball needed a kiss! 😂

The sweetest and most genuine interview given by Dave. He LOVED Farley...so obvious!

He was so genuine and pure. Gosh I miss him.

One of my favorites. You could always see his heart right there on his sleeve. RIP

7:15 that long lost Chris Farley id card will end up on Antiques Roadshow in the year 2068.

It’s is so sad we lost him early. What a sweet and hilarious man.

10:04 seemed like a genuine and sweet “thanks, Dave.”

The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long Miss him

Farley was a loveable soul.

So sad he is gone, a legend..

We loved the HELL out of your movie, Chris. We miss you man. Big time!

Just discovering Chris Farley and he's slowly starting to become my favorite ball of energy

LEGEND. ABSOLUTE LEGEND. Funnier than Belushi by a thousand miles. Not as a comedian, not even as an actor, but as a person, as a character, Chris Farley is quite possibly, the funniest person to ever live. While being humble his whole life. I miss Chris Farley and his energy so much. He brought to the table and life what no one else could or even will. Irreplaceable, unable to be replicated or even imitated. Completely original, the absolute best to ever do it. I wish complete serenity for his soul, and anything his for family (who is brothers continue to make us laugh with their screen presence to this day) could ever want. God bless the Chris Farley and the entire Farley family for providing endless entertainment and laughs. May this mans legacy live forever! Rest In Peace to the greatest funny man of all time! 🐐

Such a loss. Chris wasn't only talented, but had such a connection with his fans.

Happy Heavenly Birthday Chris 😢❤

What a soul he was.

The first time I saw Tommy Boy our driving instructing teacher introduced it as a brake pad documentary. Imagine the joy of watching such a funny movie to break up the monotony that was high school. Chris was the best R.I.P.

I love Chris Farley! He was so adorable, miss him dearly. 😍😘❤💖He would have turned 58 years old, on Tuesday February 15, 2022. 😭💔

Chris ringing his hands, is so relatable. Just watch hm and his hands lol, it’s adorably endearing

What an absolute gem of a guy. I was 8 years old when I first saw Chris on SNL and Tommy Boy, he instantly became one of my favorites. Nobody else comes even remotely close to his level of energy, positivity and instant lovability. The fact that the great Dave Letterman obviously loves the guy is a testament to his comedic talent. His passing at such a young age still brings a tear to my eye. RIP Chris.

To think he'd be dead just 2 years later.. crazy. He was truly a force of nature.

What a great clip. Chris is unbelievably funny. Dave, well, what can I say, I’m still missing him. Late night is simply not the same. 😕😞😟😫😢