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Jon Lovitz Says He and David Spade Weren't Ready to Be Friends Until Recently After Both Experiencing Tragedies

Jon Lovitz explains to PEOPLE why he and David Spade grew closer decades after starring on ‘Saturday Night Live.' The comedian also discussed the sage advice he received from Charles Grodin about performing on the popular sketch show

At the 50th anniversary: Saturday Night Live panel in celebration of The Groundlings improv theater on June 28, Lovitz, 66, told PEOPLE about on his time on NBC sketch comedy show from 1985 to 1990. Spade, 59, for his part, was also saddened by the unexpected death of his close friend Chris Farley, who died in 1998 at age 33 from an accidental drug overdose. Friday's SNL reunion panel is one of many events that will bring together comedy’s biggest giants and Groundlings alumni to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the improv theater.

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