Comfort Films 80: Tommy Boy (1995)

Comfort Films Podcast

Holy Schnikes! For the third week in our School’s Out series, we’re celebrating dads and grads as we take to the road with the 1995 Chris Farley/David Spade comedy Tommy Boy, the only movie we can think of where you’re actually rooting for a nepo baby. Farley’s Tommy is fresh out of college with a D+ in history, and he teams up with Spade’s Richard to launch the Callahan brake pads division and save Tommy’s family business. We talk favorite SNL alumni, the perfect comedic chemistry between big guys and little guys throughout film history, Tommy Boy’s perfect balance of heartfelt and hilarious, the joy of singing along with the radio, Brian Dennehy as the classic great dad, the art of salesmanship, Rob Lowe’s shift from drama to comedy and the unmatchable talent and heart of the late great Chris Farley. Put on your little coat and give it a listen!