'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' turns 30! Jim Carrey and Courteney Cox chat with ET on the set of the 1994 film. | Entertainment Tonight

During production of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Jim Carrey filmed an extended bit explaining Ace’s “professional training techniques” for dolphins. The routine included exaggerated movements, improvised explanations, and physical comedy typical of Carrey’s early style. Although the scene played extremely well on set, it ran long and was ultimately trimmed for pacing. The surviving behind-the-scenes clip shows Carrey fully committed to the absurdity of the moment, making many fans wonder why it