David Spade Reacts To Chris Farley DirecTV Ad Criticism
In a statement to Asylum on Tuesday, comedian David Spade reacted to the negative backlash that has accompanied his new DirecTV ad featuring deceased actor Chris Farley. “When Direct TV came to me and the Farley family with this idea about Tommy Boy, we talked and thought it would be a cool way to remind people just how funny Chris was,” David says in response to criticism claiming he’s selling out his late friend’s memory. “It is a clever homage to my friend and a movie that we loved doing.”
DirecTV also fails to see what all the fuss is about: “We should look to Chris’ family and friends for the ultimate opinion on this subject. They were involved from the beginning of this project and felt that the spot was a great to tribute to Chris,” says a spokesperson for the company.
The controversial ad features Chris in his “fat guy in a little coat scene” from the hit comedy Tommy Boy, which co-starred Spade. Chris Farley died of heart failure due to an overdose in 1997.
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On October 28th 2009, Sinjin wrote:
Chris Farley died in 1997, not 2007!
On October 28th 2009, Castina wrote:
It was simple typo. Apparently, I make mistakes and the rest of the world doesn’t. Thanks for pointing that out so callously…..
On October 29th 2009, ccacykf wrote:
We, the Farley family believe the DIRECTV commercial is a celebration of Chris. It shows him doing what he loved to do most, making people laugh. He would have loved the spot. We are grateful to DIRECTV and David Spade for doing it, and for honoring Chris and the classic movie Tommy Boy in this way.
In addition, part of the ad’s proceeds went to The Chris Farley Foundation.
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