Seth Meyers' dog Frisbee dies, Samberg feud draws attention

Seth Meyers announced the death of his 14 year old Italian greyhound, Frisbee, on August 19, drawing an outpouring of condolences and an unusual amount of media attention that repeatedly referenced comedian Andy Samberg’s long running, public dislike of the dog. Samberg, 47, addressed the news in a series of interviews and on his podcast with Meyers and fellow Lonely Island members, reaffirming the comic feud while stressing he had no role in Frisbee’s death.

“I didn’t kill Frisbee, as much as that would have delighted me,” Samberg said during an interview promoting his film. When asked why he had spent years mocking the pet, Samberg pointed to “the general appearance and vibe, and essence, and feel,” adding that while one should be careful not to make light of a real loss, in this case he found the situation “inarguably pretty funny.” Meyers, 51, who broke the news on Instagram, told Samberg in a podcast conversation that his friend’s reaction before the announcement was exactly what one would want from a close companion. “It was absolutely exactly what you’d want for a friend,” Meyers said.

The exchange, carried on an episode that aired August 26, underscored a long running,...