'Transformers' Wins Top MTV Movie Trophy Jun 2, 2008
Myers reverted back to his "SNL" days at the awards by reuniting with Dana Carvey to play Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, respectively -- the stars of the spurious cable access show "Wayne's World.". Presenters at the awards included Tom Cruise and "The Office" star Wilson -- who presented the Best Kiss trophy wearing only a teddy bear. (WNBC.com, NY)
MTV Movie Awards: Johnny Depp, Ellen Page, 'Transformers' -- And Hilarious Displays Of Ego -- Win Big Jun 2, 2008
Co-star Jonah Hill wasn't shy about expressing his disappointment as the losses piled up, but the sting might have been taken away by arguably the biggest surprise of the evening, an unexpected cameo from the denizens of "Wayne's World." The duo of Myers and Dana Carvey brought their shtick up to date by goofing on the porno names of some of the year's top movies, including the giggle-inducing "Suck It List," "Gush Hour 3" and. um, "Iron Man.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Get a sneak peek at 'The Chris Farley Show' May 15, 2008
Dana Carvey, Mike Myers, and Phil Hartman were stepping down as the show's reliable go-to players, and Chris was leading the charge alongside Adam Sandler, Tim Meadows, David Spade, and Rob Schneider in the next cycle of revitalizing and redefining the late-night institution for a new generation. Chris was also about to take on his first starring role in a feature film, Tommy Boy. (USA Today -- Life)
'Darth Vader' spared jail in Jedi church attacks May 14, 2008
Evil'; reviews Will Ferrell and Dana Carvey. Elsewhere on the Web. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Bush warns of Iraq disaster May 14, 2008
" -- On who does the better impression, Will Ferrell of him or Dana Carvey of his father, he had a quick answer: "Dana Carvey. " Yahoo! Buzz RECOMMEND THIS STORY Recommend It: Not at All Somewhat Moderately Highly Very Highly Average (Not Rated) AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP Elsewhere on the Web Politico: Politico: USATODAY.com: Does President Bush feel sorry for Hillary Clinton? ADVERTISEMENT Add headlines to your personalized My Yahoo! page Elections - Politico NEWS ALERTS Get an alert when... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
The top advice for new parents these days is, be very careful what you say - JEFFREY JORDAN May 8, 2008
I clasped my hands together, raised my eyebrows, squished my lips together and delivered a dead-on Church Lady impression the likes of which Dana Carvey himself would have been proud of. Could it be SATAN, I answered. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Famous pop sculpture demolished May 4, 2008
The Spindle has drawn fans of the 1992 comedy starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. Officials with the shopping plaza's management company, Concordia Realty, had estimated it would take $300,000 to take down the structure and refurbish it. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
* Car Kabob statue from Waynes World for sale on eBayuTNv Apr 17, 2008
Fans of the 1992 comedy Waynes World, starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, still go to Berwyn, Illinois, to see the statue. The car at the top of the structure is a VW Beetle. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Car Kabob' of 'Wayne's World' on eBay Apr 15, 2008
The Spindle - also known as the "Car Kabob" and the "Eight Car Pileup" - draws fans of the 1992 comedy starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. Berwyn residents are divided on what to do with the structure, which is covered with rust and pigeon droppings. (AZCentral -- News)
Out with the old ... not so fast Apr 6, 2008
My parents gave it to me when I was in college, back when Dana Carvey was doing his Not gonna do it President Bush impression. I had it when Nick at Nite was filled with good shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Donna Reed. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Humphrey's 2008 Season Mar 25, 2008
Wednesday, July 30: Dana Carvey, 8 p.m. $65. Thursday, July 31: Emmylou Harris, 7:30 p.m. $55. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Did 'SNL' go too far with Fauxbama? Mar 3, 2008
" Michaels urges that viewers be patient. "What happens with our political characters is that they start out as impressions and they end up as characters," he said, citing Dana Carvey portraying George H.W. Bush, Hammond as Bill Clinton and Dan Aykroyd as Jimmy Carter, among others. "It will evolve. " | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PARTNERS | | | | | | Copyright ? 2008, azcentral.com. All rights reserved. Users of this site agree to the and (Updated 03/07). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The rise and rise of Steve Carell Feb 14, 2008
This was during his four-year stint (2000 to 2004) as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, after years of appearances in shows such as Just Shoot Me, Watching Ellie and The Dana Carvey Show. In that talk show, besides being a correspondent, Carell also had recurring sketches, with the most popular ones being Even Stevphen (with Stephen Colbert, who now stars in The Colbert Report) and Produce Pete with Steve Carell. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
2/5-6: Dana Carvey at the Improv Feb 4, 2008
29, 2008 12:00 AM Voted one of the top 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time by Comedy Central, Dana Carvey performs for two shows at Tempe Improv. Carvey made a name for himself when he started working at Saturday Night Live in 1986. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Stand-Up Dads: Funny fatherhood Feb 4, 2008
"In addition to being fathers, the men in the show are all standup comics.St. Paul, a former special education teacher in the San Francisco East Bay area, opens for various musical acts. (Recently, he worked with Dana Carvey at the Improv Comedy Club in San Jose.) A promoter saw one of St. Paul's opening acts and suggested he develop a show of his own."They needed some kind of a theme for the show," St. Paul said. "It couldn't just be me since I wasn't a big name. I had this idea brewing for a... (Florida Today)
Pepsi's cheatin' heart is top previous winner Feb 4, 2008
American Express: Dana Carvey, Jon Lovitz go to the Super Bowl. 5. (USA Today -- Life)
Legendary Comedian George Carlin to Perform HBO Special Live From Santa Rosa Nov 28, 2007
In March, comedic icon Dana Carvey will tape his much-anticipated national television special at the Center. Less than a year ago, Emmy Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin taped her highest rated Bravo Television special at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The many faces — and voices — of Frank Caliendo Nov 19, 2007
"Dana Carvey didn't match the voice of a lot of people. Neither did Phil Hartman. They're two of the greatest sketch-comedy improvisationists of all time just because they're funnier than everybody else.". He knows some subjects like his work, including Jay Leno and David Letterman. (USA Today -- Life)
Third Annual South Beach Comedy Festival Kicks Off With a Star-Studded Line-Up Nov 16, 2007
He has also worked as writer and producer for "The Dana Carvey Show" and "The Chris Rock Show" and has made several films including "Pootie Tang" and Chris Rock's "Down To Earth," which he co-wrote. Thursday, January 17. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PGA Tour lets Jensen Beach's Fathauer twins take spin Oct 26, 2007
Or perhaps a summer comedy, Tee for Two, starring Dana Carvey and. Dana Carvey. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dana Carvey riffs about movies online Oct 9, 2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- When Dana Carvey was approached to host an online celebration of popular movies, the comedian couldn't resist adding a few flourishes ... "Down in Front with Dana Carvey," which plays online Friday and Saturday at movie rental service Netflix. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Asian comedian from Hawaii wins international contest Oct 9, 2007
Past winners include Dana Carvey of "Saturday Night Live" fame, Marsha Warfield of "Night Court" and movie star Sinbad. Guess who reached past finals but didn't win. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Makeup artist Sep 16, 2007
She also has worked with notables such as former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, NFL great Joe Montana, NBA star Shaquille O'Neal and comedian Dana Carvey on photo shoots or television appearances. Makeup isn't just for women, Bailey said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Comedy club celebrates 25 years Sep 5, 2007
"Tom is, by proxy, the godfather of San Francisco stand-up and the face of Cobb's," said Dana Carvey, who will perform at the club's anniversary celebration this month "He would be backstage riffing with comics like nobody's business. After a time, Tom would offer gentle critiques of your act. He encouraged me to be experimental, which really freed me up as a comic. "Tom loved nothing more than spreading the cash around to young, desperate comics. At the end of the week, he would have a giant... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Which celebrities were born in Montana? Aug 31, 2007
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
TV Movies: August 26-September 1. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
On film, from Hollywood, it's 'Saturday Night'! Aug 5, 2007
Mike Myers -- or Dana Carvey. That question surely assails Andy Samberg and the producers of "Hot Rod" this weekend. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Who are your favourite SNL characters? Jul 24, 2007
Dana Carvey may never live down his stint at the Church Lady ("Well, isn't that special?") ... T P from Canada: My favorite was Dana Carvey's Grumpy Old Man. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The highs and lows of Saturday Night Live Jul 21, 2007
He hires Randy Quaid, Joan Cusack, Dennis Miller, Jon Lovitz, and Robert Downey, Jr., and, the following year, Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Victoria Jackson, and Kevin Nealon. Show packs political bite. (Globe and Mail)
No way! Kitschy 'Car Kabob' landmark made famous in 'Wayne's World' to be dismantled Jul 11, 2007
Officially named the Spindle, the towering sculpture of eight cars impaled by a massive steel pipe became famous for its appearance in the 1992 comedy starring Mike Myers as Wayne and Dana Carvey as his buddy Garth. Despite years of rust and layers of bird droppings, the Spindle also known as the ar Kabob and the ight Car Pileup continues to draw movie fans to a shopping center parking lot in this suburb west of Chicago. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Surgery, then a shock Jun 11, 2007
A bungled heart surgery occurred when a Bay Area surgeon bypassed the wrong coronary artery in Dana Carvey in 1998, sidetracking the comedian's career. Haraden said she had never heard of a mix-up with angiogram films. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Today in History Jun 2, 2007
Secondary Navigation. By The Associated Press Sat Jun 2, 12:01 AM ET. (Yahoo News)
Happy birthday! Jun 2, 2007
Dana Carvey (comedian) 52. B-Real (rapper) 37. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Celebrities’ chef May 20, 2007
Celebrities chef BY JOSH MCAULIFFE / STAFF WRITER 05/20/2007. Passion for food takes Peckville native to homes of movie, music and sports stars. (Scranton Times, PA)
SNL in the '90s: Loads o' funny, but way too talky May 6, 2007
Mike Myers and Dana Carvey clicked on Wayne's World. Carvey wowed the country with his impersonation of former President George H.W. Bush. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Remember when Saturday Night was more than all right? May 6, 2007
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (Saturday, Global at 9 p.m.; Sunday, NBC at 9 p.m.) recaps the decade in which SNL evolved from a broad sketch-comedy series into a factory that cranked out dozens of bizarre characters, like the sanctimonious Church Lady, as created by Dana Carvey. It was also the decade of Wayne's World, Hans and Franz, the Richmeister, Stuart Smalley, Opera Man, the Roxbury disco dudes and the Buh-Bye guy, a.k.a. David Spade as a bitchy flight attendant. (Globe and Mail)
'SNL' special gets ahead of the series May 4, 2007
It had stars aplenty, including Chris Rock, Julia Sweeney, Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Adam Sandler and Chris Farley the first half, and Norm Macdonald, Molly Shannon, Darrell Hammond, Cheri Oteri and Will Ferrell the second. It was also, Al Franken says, "as confident and happy a show as I've been on," which becomes something of a recurring theme. (USA Today -- Life)
'SNL' characters from '90s party on with panache May 4, 2007
"Wayne's World": Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) ruled public access TV. ... the Chris-co Kid: Besides Rock and Rob Schneider (aka the annoying office guy who made plays on other people's names), comic superstars whose '90s "SNL" work is showcased here include Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, David Spade, Chris Farley and Molly Shannon ... The Art of impressionism: See political impersonators so good, Dana Carvey managed to play both George H.W. Bush and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Giddy Over Conan May 3, 2007
Guest Dana Carvey, who lives in Marin and has been a longtime friend of O'Brien's, also noted that it was hard to simply have a conversation and not play to the enthusiasm of the fans. He fed the frenzy by noting the differences between New York, where "Late Night" is filmed (in front of "crickets" according to Carvey) and lovely San Francisco (where, among other things, we have a better looking mayor), which is just the kind of hometown pride that amps up an already electric audience. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Weinberg Shares How He Met Conan O'Brien May 2, 2007
Monday night's guests included Dana Carvey and the band Arctic Monkeys. Other guests that are scheduled to appear this week include George Lucas and Robin Williams. (NBC 11, CA)
Prime-time duels, big cliffhangers, emotional exits mark May sweeps May 1, 2007
Hans and Franz, Wayne and Garth and slapstick schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher are just part of the fun in a two-hour behind the scenes documentary featuring Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Chris Rock and more. The 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (7 p.m. May 15, CBS). (The Clarion-Ledger)
ON TV: Talk shows are killing conversation May 1, 2007
But Maher has the almost-uncanny inflection of Carson when he's telling a joke, and he laughs sometimes to placate guests (as in the manic, disruptive appearance April 13 by Dana Carvey). On "Colbert" the guest must hear the host's bone-dry satire, translate it and come up with a response on the fly. (Los Angeles Times)
TV networks pull out the stops for sweeps Apr 26, 2007
This one features interviews with Will Ferrell, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Tina Fey and Dana Carvey. "The 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards" 8 p.m. May 15, CBS Reba hosts, Kelly (Clarkson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Billy Crystal to headline Colonials Weekend Apr 19, 2007
Jon Stewart came last year, and acts from recent years include comedians Whoopi Goldberg and Dana Carvey, and the Boston Pops orchestra. Page 1 of 1. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Miller leads a pack of hosts pining for a fan base that's young, smart, sassy and male Apr 1, 2007
Last week's premiere episode featured Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani and comedian Dana Carvey. Carvey will be a semi-regular guest, bringing his cast of political character impressions to the mix. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Stay in your seat . . . Mar 23, 2007
" She has performed in comedy clubs such as The Punchline, the Improv, The Comedy Store, Comedy Underground and The Icehouse in cities up and down the West Coast. She was a semi-finalist at a San Francisco International Comedy Competition, no mean feat when you're up against comics the likes of Dana Carvey and Don Friesen. Jackson also appeared in the 1997 film "Some Prefer Cake," a fast-paced comedy about food, love and relationships in San Francisco. Show opener Edwards was born and raised in... (Mail Tribune, OR)
Nealon graduates from 'SNL' to 'Weeds' Feb 1, 2007
"Saturday Night Live" alum Kevin Nealon once strutted around in a heavily padded sweat suit, threatening (along with Dana Carvey) to "pump you up.". These days, TV audiences recognize Nealon more for portraying a guy who'd rather lift a bong than dumbbells. (The Standard-Times, MA)
TV shows get a second chance on DVD Jan 28, 2007
So how do you explain the recent release of "Blue Thunder," a barely remembered 1984 drama about a police helicopter team that costarred a young Dana Carvey. It was well before his "SNL" heyday and lasted just 11 episodes. (Boston Globe -- Living)
A Very Exclusive Fraternity Mourns A Member Jan 3, 2007
" "I remember that lesson well, since being able to laugh at yourself is essential in public life," Bush said Tuesday in his eulogy for Ford. "I'd tell you more about that, but as Dana Carvey would say: 'Not gonna do it. Wouldn't be prudent. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Paid to Party: The Celebrity D-List Dec 13, 2006
Next week, Grabow has arranged to get comic Dana Carvey to tell jokes at an energy company's holiday party in Houston. The cost: close to $100,000. (ABC News)
'Heeere's Johnny' From The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson Crowned the Number One TV Catchphrase in TV Land's 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases Dec 7, 2006
(Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth, Saturday Night Live) 69 Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon ... (Dana Carvey as The Church Lady, Saturday Night Live) 35 Oh my God. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Create your own catchphrase Nov 30, 2006
A couple of decades later, Mike Myers and Dana Carvey helped "Sch-wing!" swing into the popular lexicon via Saturday Night Live. Remember, you dont need a neologism. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Phrases that will live in infamy Nov 29, 2006
"Schwing!" (Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth, "SNL") ... " (Dana Carvey as the Church Lady, "SNL") "We've got a really big show. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
TV Land Lists the 100 Greatest TV Catchphrases Nov 29, 2006
" (Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth, "Saturday Night Live") --"Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy" (Lloyd Bentsen to Dan Quayle) --"Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids" (Trix cereal ad) --"Smile, you're on `Candid Camera"' ("Candid Camera") --"Sock it to me" ("Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In") --"Space, the final frontier ... " (Dana Carvey as the Church Lady, "Saturday Night Live") --"We've got a really big show. (Fox News -- Views)
100 best TV catchphrases compiled Nov 28, 2006
" (Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth, ``Saturday Night Live") ... Welcome to the O.C., bitch" (Luke, "The O.C.") ``Well, isn't that special?" (Dana Carvey as the Church Lady, ``Saturday Night Live") ``We've got a really big show!" (Ed Sullivan, "The Ed Sullivan Show"). (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Dyn-O-Mite! Greatest TV catchphrases named Nov 28, 2006
(Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth, Saturday Night Live) ... (Dana Carvey as the Church Lady, Saturday Night Live). (MSNBC -- Television)
Runnin' with the D Nov 26, 2006
Saturday Night Live has a chequered record when it comes to turning beloved sketches into features, but this amiable 1992 romp about two suburban headbangers went on to launch the theatrical career of Canadian boy Mike Myers, gave Dana Carvey his one real hit film, made Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" a hit for the second time and briefly became a pop-culture phenomenon. It also, unfortunately, resulted in a flood of ghastly SNL films like Coneheads, Stuart Saves His Family and Superstar that are... (Toronto Star)
TV Land's The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases Hits the Air With a Comprehensive List of TV's Most Memorable Expressions Over the Past 60 Years Nov 23, 2006
(Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne and Garth, Saturday Night Live) Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy ... (Dana Carvey as The Church Lady, Saturday Night Live) We've got a really big show. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NORM : Flowers blossoms in randy revue Nov 11, 2006
Dana Carvey set for fundraising gala ... A private screening of "Casino Royale," the new James Bond film, and a performance by Dana Carvey will highlight the Nevada Cancer Institute's fifth fundraising gala. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Robert Smigel In The Hot Seat Nov 5, 2006
The first Ambiguously Gay Duo was actually on "The Dana Carvey Show." Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell were hired as cast members, and I think [Colbert] had been hired the night before. He flew in, and before he even dropped off his luggage, we were recording the first cartoon. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Mr. President' finally gets his own special Nov 2, 2006
Besides Phil Hartman and Dana Carvey, there is pretty much no one who has performed the art of impression better than Hammond on "SNL," and certainly no one for as long.. In one of those conference calls this week that NBC uses to promote shows and stars, Hammond got the inevitable questions about his future. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Interviewed: 'Sunshine' star Steve Carell Oct 6, 2006
He spent the subsequent decade writing for the 'Dana Carvey Show', teaching improvisational comedy, performing with Second City and working as a correspondent for 'The Daily Show With John Stewart. In 2003 he landed his breakout film role in 'Bruce Almighty' opposite Jim Carrey. (iAfrica.com)
Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler share 'fraternal' friendship Sep 29, 2006
The show's lean team of 11 cast members including Meyers, who will appear only on Update is its smallest since 1987, when Miller, Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman and Jon Lovitz were on the show. But those who remain "will get a chance to develop different muscles," Meyers says. (USA Today -- Life)
FUNNY BONE: Kevin Nealon Sep 28, 2006
Kevin Nealon spent 1986-1995 as a writer and performer on "Saturday Night Live." He is perhaps best known as an anchor on "Weekend Update" and playing opposite his friend Dana Carvey when the two donned muscle suits as Hans and Franz, the Austrian muscle-bound fitness freaks who chastised the unfit as "flabby girlie men.". Despite the intense hours at the show, Nealon never stopped doing stand-up. (Richmond Times-Dispatch, VA)
Badass of the Month: Stephen Colbert Sep 25, 2006
TV Show repertoire: "The Dana Carvey Show," "Saturday Night Live" (Ambiguously Gay Duo), "Good Morning America," "Strangers with Candy," "The Daily Show," "The Colbert Report," voice-overs on "Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law" (to name a few). Kids: Madeline, John, and Peter (who have all made appearances on the "Daily Show"). (Gamecock Online, SC)
