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

October 12, 2022 / 01:39

This episode features discussions about Paul McCartney's experiences on Saturday Night Live, including his sketches with Chris Farley and Martin Short. Key moments include McCartney's performance of 'Christmas Time' and the humorous interactions with Martin Short.

Paul McCartney recalls his memorable sketch with Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live, highlighting how it was a significant moment for Farley. The conversation reflects on the jealousy felt by others watching their collaboration.

Martin Short's comedic attempts to break McCartney during their sketch are discussed, showcasing the playful dynamic between the two. McCartney's performance of 'Christmas Time' is noted as a standout moment.

The episode also touches on McCartney's plans for the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, with a lighthearted exchange about what they might wear.

TL;DR

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

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

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Episode Highlights

  • Memorable SNL Moments
    Reflecting on the iconic sketch with Chris Farley, Paul recalls the joy it brought.
    “That is such a great one!”
    @ 00m 09s
    October 12, 2022
  • Admiration for Chris Farley
    The impact of Chris Farley's experience with Paul left everyone in awe.
    “Everyone was in a jealous rage quietly watching.”
    @ 00m 15s
    October 12, 2022
  • Paul's Performance Praise
    A compliment on how well Paul played a challenging role in the sketch.
    “You played that so well!”
    @ 00m 30s
    October 12, 2022
  • Excitement for SNL's 50th
    Paul shares his playful outfit choice for the upcoming milestone episode.
    “I'm gonna wear Beetle boots!”
    @ 01m 21s
    October 12, 2022

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • SNL Nostalgia00:09
  • Jealous Admiration00:15
  • Performance Praise00:30
  • Milestone Excitement01:21

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