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In The Chris Farley Show, editors Tom Farley Jr. (Chris's older brother) and Tanner Colby offer an oral history chronicling the explosive comedian's manic journey to Saturday Night Live stardom and his 1997 death at 33 of a drug overdose. Farley had no shortage of support, and admirers such as Chris Rock and Alec Baldwin marvel at his energy and devotion. Yet Farley resisted moderation and multiple interventions from family and friends. The compilation of direct quotes from his loved ones makes for powerful reading and provides a more forceful reminder of how terrifying addiction can be. But despite how often Hollywood's self-destructive history repeats itself and the tragic deaths of colossal talents such as Farley, no one seems to be paying attention. "We saw him drinking," says David Spade, "but then everyone was drinking, so who cares?"