Search Captions & Ask AI

Paul McCartney’s Favorite SNL Memories Involve Chris Farley & Martin Short | Fly on the Wall

October 12, 2022 / 01:39

This episode features Paul McCartney discussing his experiences on Saturday Night Live, his iconic sketches with Chris Farley and Martin Short, and his plans for the show's 50th anniversary.

Paul reflects on his memorable sketch with Chris Farley, highlighting how it was a significant moment for both of them. He recalls the fun and excitement of performing together, noting the positive impact it had on Farley.

He also shares his experience working with Martin Short, particularly a humorous moment where Short tried to make him break character during a performance. Paul describes the playful dynamic they had during the sketch.

As the conversation shifts to the future, Paul mentions his anticipation for Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary and jokes about what he plans to wear, referencing his iconic Beetle boots.

TLDR

Paul McCartney discusses his SNL sketches with Chris Farley and Martin Short, and his plans for the show's 50th anniversary.

Episode

1:39
00:00:00
Paul every every question we do sounds like the Chris Farley Show uh I I do have to say that uh when you did the uh
00:00:07
sketch with Chris on Saturday Night Live that is such a great one I know that was
00:00:12
so so lovely yeah yeah and we were everyone was in a jealous rage quietly watching uh that he got to hang out with
00:00:19
you and he was one of the highlights of his uh life he said right after um and it was so good I like when he
00:00:24
said and in the end the love you take and he said is that true is that true there you go yeah I'd like
00:00:30
that like the thing you played that so well by the way uh uh in the sketch because I rewatched it the other day and
00:00:37
I was like look at Paul plays this perfectly because it's hard you could screw that side up too but uh you did
00:00:42
great there's a couple of things that was like my favorite SNL thing and then I I did a thing with Martin Short yes I
00:00:50
watched that last night were your triangle yeah I really love that you know and Martin
00:00:56
Short was trying to break you I mean he was he was so admitted screaming at you that you can't sing screaming at Paul
00:01:04
McCartney quote unquote hilarious it's hilarious and then that was such a cool transition and the thing opens and then
00:01:10
you go and play Christmas time yeah that was so will you be at SNL on the 50th I
00:01:16
guess if you've picked out what you're gonna wear that's in three years of time I'm gonna wear Beetle boots you know
00:01:24
what if you are I mean something I'm gonna wear some too I'm gonna wear some too I want I want to be I want to be
00:01:30
five ten and a half I'll take five nine and a half whatever just just we want to be two and a half
00:01:37
up

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most iconic moment
  • 75
    Best performance
  • 75
    Biggest cultural impact
  • 70
    Most iconic

Episode Highlights

  • Memorable SNL Sketch
    Paul McCartney reminisces about his iconic sketch with Chris Farley on SNL.
    “That is such a great one!”
    @ 00m 09s
    October 12, 2022
  • Chris Farley's Admiration
    A heartfelt moment as it's revealed Chris Farley considered his time with Paul a highlight.
    “He was one of the highlights of his life!”
    @ 00m 19s
    October 12, 2022
  • SNL 50th Anniversary Plans
    Paul and his friend joke about what they'll wear for SNL's milestone celebration.
    “I want to be five ten and a half!”
    @ 01m 30s
    October 12, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • That is such a great one!
    Paul McCartney’s Favorite SNL Memories Involve Chris Farley & Martin Short | Fly on the Wall
  • He was one of the highlights of his life!
    Paul McCartney’s Favorite SNL Memories Involve Chris Farley & Martin Short | Fly on the Wall
  • I want to be five ten and a half!
    Paul McCartney’s Favorite SNL Memories Involve Chris Farley & Martin Short | Fly on the Wall

Key Moments

  • SNL Memories00:09
  • Chris Farley's Highlight00:19
  • SNL 50th Plans01:30