In a November 2022 episode of “Literally! With Rob Lowe,” comedian Dana Carvey described the creation of the collaborative project between him and his two sons, Dex and Thomas Carvey. He explained that he had bought a box set of “Twilight Zone” DVDs for him and his sons to enjoy once they reached a certain age, saying, “They would watch it and fall in love with it, which was so much fun because it’s such sophisticated storytelling.”
Dana said the inspiration for a podcast with a similar style came from his youngest son, Tom, who suggested they do a skit where a heavy metal band summons Satan with their music and lyrics. The Carveys shot a 20-minute short film in a single location that would eventually become the basis for their episodic show, “The Weird Place,” which was produced in conjunction with Conan O’Brien’s multi-platform media company, Team Coco.
“I’m having so much fun. I love doing it so much,” Dana said of the project while visiting the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast. “Riffing these characters out and working with my sons closely like that.” Indeed, the trio proved to be a comedic force of nature until tragedy struck the Carvey family in mid-November 2023.
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