Chris Farley – Anything for a Laugh to Premiere as Part of A&E Network’s ‘Biography’

Network Media Group Inc and Network Entertainment Inc. (“Network” or “the Company”) are pleased to announce that its two-hour documentary Chris Farley – Anything for a Laugh, produced for A&E Network’s acclaimed Biography series, will premiere on Monday, May 27 at 9:00 pm ET/PT.

The film will delve deep into Chris Farley’s career and personal life and give the viewer an insider’s look at what it took for him to reach the top.

In his all-too-brief career, Chris Farley connected viscerally with audiences, creating hilarious characters that have stood the test of time. Beginning in the Midwest, Farley moved his way through the Chicago improv ad sketch comedy scene at IO and Second City. He broke through as a cast member of Saturday Night Live and later starred in several iconic big screen comedies. However, behind the over-the-top stage presence were insecurities that were deeply tied to his addictive personality. Biography: Chris Farley – Anything for a Laugh examines Farley’s tragically short life, both the amped-up force of nature in front of the camera and shy, childlike figure people knew behind the scenes.

The two-hour special will utilize rare personal photos and videos, and feature new interviews with John Goodman, Al Franken, Kevin Nealon, Tom Arnold, Bobby Moynihan, Joel Murray, Kevin Farley, Brian Stack, Holly Wortell and Fred Wolf.

Biography: Chris Farley – Anything for a Laugh is produced for A&E by Network Entertainment with Derik Murray serving as executive producer. The special is directed by Brent Hodge. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E Network.

A&E’s celebrated ‘Biography’ brand continues to highlight newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising points-of-view, and remains the defining source for true stories from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our time. Extensive on-air and branded digital content, including short form, will roll-out on all platforms, including Biography.com, the home to hundreds of profiles of notable cultural figures and influencers.

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