“Remember when you were with the Beatles?” - single greatest line of comedy ever written

@GQSmoos

Жыл бұрын

The search through the cue cards after that is what gets me. That question - do you remember the Beatles - was all he had prepared

@MeeMee-gz5vp

9 ай бұрын

A unique Beatle related joke no doubt lol

@lindasmith3648

9 ай бұрын

Oh my god. Chris was so funny here😂

@kirbygene

8 ай бұрын

@@GQSmoos So funny! Like he had no clue what to ask next.

@DippyHippie

6 ай бұрын

@@GQSmoosI miss Chris….😢

This was actually the greatest interview Paul McCartney ever did. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@Me-qp8vz

Жыл бұрын

nah

@captainfantastic9158

Жыл бұрын

@@Me-qp8vz I was kidding, you know.

@psychoholiday-ju1cp

Жыл бұрын

"How DARE you?!" 'Captain Fantastic' is what I got into before The Beatles in the late 1970s (born in '73). Gotta put on TRACK 3 "Bitter Fingers". (Talk about a paying your dues lyrical album before you made in concept after you made it years later!)

@MitchClement-il6iq

8 ай бұрын

I love the conversation with eric clapton back stage... is a weird guy lol, eric was looking at him like wtf u talking about.

@nitro_001newman2

6 ай бұрын

Definitely the most entertaining. 😂

No matter how many times I watch this "Re-remember when you were with the Beatles?" still makes me laugh until I can't breathe

@williamcervetti1455

2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely one of the high points of humor on SNL EVER! And it showcased the very special talents of Farley- think of it as a bookend to the equally hilarious Chippendales audition , which brought out the best talents of both Farley and Swayze, both gone waaaay too soon!!

@vmguy1

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamcervetti1455 That's for sure, Farley was "awesome" too, haha! We often see people post stuff about how SNL hasn't been funny since the first couple of years. Yes that cast was amazing! They changed what live comedy could do in a tv audience! But come on, you can't say that Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Phil Hartman and the rest of the crew from that era weren't hilarious too. Some of the shows from that period were absolutely fantastic!

@benvye4279

2 жыл бұрын

@@vmguy1 That particular lineup you mentioned is probably the last great cast of SNL

@jedijones

2 жыл бұрын

@@vmguy1 I think most people think it was funny up to the mid-90s. Only a few diehards insist it died after the 1970s.

@monica11760

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! All of his questions were funny, but THAT one was especially so.

Maybe too many beers tonight, but watching Chris makes me laugh and cry at the same time. Love that guy and would love the opportunity to tell him how awesome he is! Dude was a treasure to us all!

@beaux2585

9 ай бұрын

I met Chris at a Padres game a few months before he passed. His smile was infectious and he seemed genuinely pleased to meet a fan. I regret that I never asked him "Remember when you were on SNL and interviewed Paul McCartney? That was awesome!" Like John Belushi, Chris was a source of comedic genius and both left us all way too soon.

Rest In Peace Chris. You're a treasure.

Admit it. We all would have acted the same way if we met Sir Paul McCartney, but not as cool. Miss you Chris Farley!!!!

@nightreaper1824

2 жыл бұрын

I would've been more nervous. I probably would've said, "I love The Beatles....The Beatles are wonderful..." the whole time staring like a fool the whole time.

@foamrob6577

2 жыл бұрын

Believe me when I tell you I got to meet Paul Stanley of KISS and he was in full makeup and costume and I totally froze and said ....Do you remember your solo album from 1978? He said...I do. I said ..its so awesome. He patted me on the back and said thank you. I did get a pic with him but couldn't say anything else. What an IDIOT I was!!! I swear to God I said to my buddy I turned into Farley!!!

@Markbeb3

2 жыл бұрын

I knew them all back when they started they were all down earth back then. 1964

@barrysmith8920

2 жыл бұрын

@@foamrob6577 That’s hilarious!

@Harlanmote

2 жыл бұрын

He’s no different than anyone else. He shits like I do.

The part where he asks him if it's true that 'the love you take is equal to the love you make' is the sweetest thing ever. Damn I miss that guy.

@fenderjag114

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite SNL moments ever.

@keisi1574

Жыл бұрын

@@fenderjag114 Absolute classic. So great to have this legend be on SNL...and have him interview Paul McCartney.

@gregb.cornett5472

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It brings tears to my eyes

@matthewmoore7242

10 ай бұрын

When he looks at the camera and is awesome, gets me everytime!

@peternolan4855

8 ай бұрын

Chris is not acting when he makes that comment.

Re...remem..member when Chris Farley interviewed Paul McCartney in a sketch on SNL? That was awesome!

@cliffyleathersons5848

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Sure.

@brandonallen3289

2 жыл бұрын

Two legends. One a musician, one a comedian.

@heidimueller8890

2 жыл бұрын

Re.Re…Remember when Farley was still alive and life made sense? ? ? . . Remember that? That was awesome…. He Was A W E S O M E…. ***McCartney is pretty Awesome, too. Remember him? Remember when he was in the Beatles?? Yea?. . That was Awesome Lol. . 😂

@jubal238

2 жыл бұрын

@@heidimueller8890 😁

@kirbygene

2 жыл бұрын

It was all awesome. My favorite moments are those awkward silences

Not only has Paul McCartney influenced music and changed the world, he was also in one of the sweetest and most memorable comedy sketches of all time. (Thanks to the beloved comedic legend on his right, Chris F.)

"That was a hoax, right?" This is one of the funniest videos ever made.

2021 - Time has not affected how sweet and funny this is. Chris Farley plays the starstruck interviewer perfectly and Paul is just so polite during these ridiculous questions.

@markJaggi

2 жыл бұрын

It makes me like Paul even more. Chris was so amazing here!

@benvye4279

2 жыл бұрын

From what I've heard about Chris, he's pretty much playing himself here.

@danmurphy270

2 жыл бұрын

That is what I heard too. Like millions of other Americans his age, he grew up on The Beatles. He was meeting one of his idols for a comedy sketch, but it was so wholesome.

@myopiniondoesntmatter9539

9 ай бұрын

2023 - The Legend Continues

This one kills me every time and how Paul keeps a straight face is beyond me.

@MCO18

3 жыл бұрын

3:43 when Chris starts spazzing out, you can see Paul trying to keep a straight face

@roberthart9886

2 жыл бұрын

because that was fake Paul,, the real Paul was already dead

@felixmidas3245

2 жыл бұрын

@@roberthart9886 Get a life.

@jskypercussion

2 жыл бұрын

@@felixmidas3245 R.I.P James Paul McCartney 1966.

@felixmidas3245

2 жыл бұрын

@@jskypercussion You've been dead a lot longer!

I’m so glad this was saved on film forever. So precious.

@tripjet999

2 жыл бұрын

On video, actually.

2023....How many of us wish We were Chris Farley interviewing Paul??? How many also wish Chris was still alive??? You were so good bro, damn...

That was a hoax, right? Paul - Yeah, I wasn't really dead. lmao.

@greablood1072

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what Faul would say....

@BenLapke

2 жыл бұрын

@@greablood1072 😂😂

@DAVIDE-bk8by

2 жыл бұрын

@@greablood1072 True. Saying he's not dead is correct, because he's Billy

@waynej2608

2 жыл бұрын

@@DAVIDE-bk8by Now, that's a real hoax.

@timhollis3390

Жыл бұрын

@@DAVIDE-bk8by Billy and Paul do look different when compared side by side

I'm impressed that Paul didn't break character. I would've been laughing the whole time.

@MCO18

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure Paul was also in the dress rehearsal, so he knew what to expect

@CusterFlux

2 жыл бұрын

He had a fair bit of practice before the show … :)

@matthewtew3182

2 жыл бұрын

He's trying like hell not to laugh

@sidv192

2 жыл бұрын

at the end of the interview he is practically biting his lip

@geoffreylogsdon162

2 жыл бұрын

I think the rehearsal clips used to be on KZread but it made no difference to Paul, he has been a pro for 60 years, in interviews and so on. He deserves some level of respect for attaining that insane level of popularity and not losing his mind, compared to *everyone* who got even close. I met John Lennon when l was a 10 year old boy and he was probably nice to me because of that, but Paul is nice to everyone. And think about that for a moment. How would you react if, no matter where you were on earth, you were recognized and fawned over? Paul is the biggest of them all, and didn't let that destroy him, which is so fucking cool. Anyone remember about 10 years ago when he and his wife drove alone cross-country, and some goofs had their picture taken with him at a gas station, pumping his own gas?? Oh yeah...on that same trip he and Nancy got lost and he walked into a rural library for a map. I will never forget that lady. She said "l was at my desk and Paul McCartney walked up and asked me for a map. It was like seeing Bigfoot". Paul clearly enjoys being "PAUL", but is so oddly grounded. It has killed everyone else who has reached that level of recognition.

For all of Paul's success and wealth , and brilliance, he has always remained grounded. He is truly someone to admire and a source of inspiration.

@jonnybirchyboy1560

2 жыл бұрын

He’s pleasantly insincere

@PilgrimNinja

2 жыл бұрын

Phhht

@carlbaumeister3439

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why he still around.

@philweeks8459

2 жыл бұрын

Good family upbringing is my thought. Think Paul would agree. I remember an interview where he talked about returning home after The Beatles' first world tour and was feeling overly proud of himself, expecting family members to treat him differently, with admiration and undeserving respect. Upon his arrival, many close family members had gathered for a cookout and the obvious welcome home celebrations. He said he loved getting the "real hugs" he received from the people he had grown up with. As he made his way to the backyard a very close cousin he had loved like the sister he never had, stopped him in the kitchen with a quick peck on the cheek, the "welcome home," handed him her 1 year old asking him to change her diaper. "Be a dear and change her, would ya'? She's ripe!" He said right THEN, he knew he was home.

@garymorris1856

2 жыл бұрын

I feel fortunate to have seen the Beatles in concert in 1965. At the time I had no idea that in years to come it would be a pretty big deal.

if i met paul, it wouldn t be that different haha

@dongeeguy

3 жыл бұрын

I met him at JFK while waiting for our luggage years ago. I was 41 at the time, and my knees were shaking like a 12 year old.

@daRiddler32

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@jmc7504

3 жыл бұрын

@@daRiddler32 was he nice??

@daRiddler32

3 жыл бұрын

@@jmc7504 idk. i never met Sir Paul. I have only met Weird Al when it comes to musicans

@daRiddler32

3 жыл бұрын

@@jmc7504 I was referring to the original comment not Don's

Chris Farley was hilarious! May he rest in heavenly peace.

Chris was such a sweet kid.

This never gets old. 💝

In the presence of a legend. McCartney's not bad either.

@martinalinkedtowe7348

10 ай бұрын

@radsdad1...c'mon dude, are you actually insinuating that Paul McCartney, the greatest songwriter of this century, is less of a legend than Chris Farley? C'mon dude, get real!!!

@TheLarryBrown

8 ай бұрын

Guy 1: Who's that guy? Guy 2: I don't know but he must be important. He's being interviewed by Chris Farley.

@142horizon

5 ай бұрын

​@@martinalinkedtowe7348: Give it time. ''This century'' has only been around for 23 yrs :)

I love Chris Farley so much. The greatest interviewer and this the best interview ever. You can just feel that chemistry between the legend and Paul McCartney.

@frauleinmona

Жыл бұрын

Legend and legend.😀

This is better than 99% of the “real” interviews out there.

That last question about the lyric “the love you take is equal to the love you make” has always felt to me like a sincere question. I think Farley gave much more love than he allowed himself to take

@jxchamb

6 ай бұрын

And Paul's answer was absolutely perfect and sincere, too.

Chris Farley, he was awesome.

This is Chris Farley’s greatest performance.

@notabritperse

2 жыл бұрын

".............. Is that true?"

@michaelhorning3579

2 жыл бұрын

Van down by the river is better

@gregorykrug8034

2 жыл бұрын

Him dancing with Patrick Swayze was pretty cool.

@boardmanfan

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregorykrug8034 that was a classic.

@bws1971

2 жыл бұрын

It's in the top 5, maybe top 3

When he says “Remember when you were with The Beatles?”, I could just die laughing.

Hopefully Paul has seen Terminator by now :)

This will always be hilarious 😂 "Remember when you were in The Beatles?" LMAO 😂😂😂, Rest In Peace Chris Farley 🙏

Still one of the all-time greatest SNL skits. Chris Farley 'interviews' just slayed, "That was awesome." What a loss..

I watch this every few years and when Chris asks him if it's true that "the love you take is equal to the love you make", l just start to cry. It actually seemed like Chris wanted to know. His timing is so perfect.

@briansmith9455

2 жыл бұрын

That's why Paul answered it seriously, I think. It was a serious question.

@danmurphy270

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine what Chris is maybe going through in his personal life at that time. Super fame, drug usage, hedonistic lifestyle etc. Paul was probably aware of it and knew that the question about Abbey Road is serious, and Paul takes the power of Love very seriously. He took the time to answer it seriously for Chris, but also for all of us watching him.

@pattierichards7391

2 жыл бұрын

The beauty of it is the childlike innocence of the question. And how we’re all right there suddenly with Farley, all hopeful and really wanting to know.

@geoffreylogsdon162

2 жыл бұрын

@@danmurphy270 Yes, you said it much better than I did. It is an important question.

@keisi1574

Жыл бұрын

@@geoffreylogsdon162 Absolutely. It's very touching n very moving.

The funniest line in TV History in my opinion... "Do you remember when you were in The Beatles?" And Sir Paul, kept a straight face and even delivered his lines. #SNL

@belpack8989

2 жыл бұрын

I was just going to write that was the best line in SNL history. I think the "love you take" question has to be pretty far up there too.

@floydhaas303

2 жыл бұрын

@@belpack8989 I feel it didn't get a bigger reaction because it is so huge ! Maybe too big for the audience to grasp in a skit. (Maybe easier to grasp in a sitcom or movie that is not so fast paced) But the enormity of it is Unreal. The only way it could've been bigger is if he asked Neil Armstrong, "Do you remember when you stepped on the moon?"

@jedijones

2 жыл бұрын

@@floydhaas303 "Mr. Reagan, do you, um, do you remember when you were President?"

@mikemcf33

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely ! I come back to this video every once in awhile just to hear that line. I was talking about it to my family the other day - so funny. as if frigging Paul McCartney could ever forget he was in the Beatles. Brilliant, Chris Farley.. gone way to soon

@belpack8989

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikemcf33 That makes me wonder, who specifically wrote that line? It's such a great line, it would be nice to know.

Paul being on SNL was the ultimate!!! And Chris Farley is genius here!

Chris Farley was quite talented. It's interesting how he can convincingly play both a young guy like in this skit and an older guy like in the "down by the river" skits.

Paul McCartney is so funny. Love how he just stays calms with Chris stressing out pulling his hair.

I love that Paul hold his hand and told him thats ok you did great . I miss Chris , as a kid i hoped he got to be on the next snl and jump on the tv every saturday waiting to that.

"The love you take is equal to the love you make." -Chris Farley quoting Paul McCartney. we're still sending the love brother...see you on the other side!

@PilgrimNinja

2 жыл бұрын

Not so sure you want to go where he went

Macca just being the incredible wonderful person that he is and Farley just being the funny and sensitive person that he was makes this the beautiful and amazing moment that it is for all time.

Paul rules! RIP Chris

All time best skit on SNL!

So glad I got to see this with my late Mom, and seeing the look of joy on her face and to hear her laughter.

Always Special to see Paul McCartney ...... Thanks for sharing this .... Nice interview Chris you did well !

@hopeshyly5708

2 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed so special to see Paul and lovee chriss

I find it hilarious that he carries on very normal conversation with Paul at the very end

Never get tired of watching this

Best sketch ever. I heard Chris, like most people are pretty star struck meeting Paul. He kept a straight face which I could never do. Chris was so amazing. I wish he was still here 😢😢

Wow! That reminded me of me when I struggled with anxiety when speaking to a crowd of people in the workplace. I finally was able to resolve that issue after I gain more experience and confidence. Later in my career, I often assisted people who struggled with this type of anxiety since I remembered how it made me feel and I hated to see anyone struggling and feeling embarrassed, and later, fearing speaking in public. The only way I can describe it was like having labored breathing with brain thoughts misfiring in an uncontrolled manner. Farley played that role to a tee.

@abibb27

2 жыл бұрын

That’s how I am sometimes when I’m not putting on a show of confidence lol

@monica11760

2 жыл бұрын

How wonderful that you helped others. I can only imagine how much hope you gave them when they saw that you had overcome the same affliction yourself.

@RoeLuv1

2 жыл бұрын

Props to you for helping others

@robpash2204

2 жыл бұрын

“The love you take is equal to the love you make.” -Paul MacCartney

the audience reaction is fantastic! just amazing!

Greatest interview ever

Chris Farley was one hell of an interviewer. He set the standard really!

Farley was such a master.

Two legends in their respected fields . Both top 5 in my book.

I recently read Dave Grohl's experience on when he first met Pau McCartney, and he says that it was a complete blur for him. He couldn't remember how they were introduced, what they talked about, or how long they talked, but could only remember putting on his best "this is not the most incredible thing ever to happen to me" face while trying to keep from making a fool of himself. I'd like to think he turned into Chris Farley that night with, "Re...remem..member when you were with the Beatles? That was awesome."

@rp-ze3bp

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Man. See, even Dave Grohl could no keep it together. Chris Farley, I KNOW HE WAS COOLER. MISS YOU CHRIS!!!!

“That was, uh, a hoax, right?” I wait for that line every time, haha!

Laughed my ass off. CHris was a comedic genius

Miss Chris Farley... One of his best scripts with Sir Paul on SNL.

Remember when Paul McCartney hosted SNL? And he appeared on a sketch of the Chris Farley Show? And Chris Farley interviewed him? Do you remember that? That was awesome.

@markzappasodi

2 жыл бұрын

Paul has NEVER hosted Saturday Night Live. He has only ever been a musical guest, appeared in a few skits or made unannounced cameos. So, no, I DON'T remember when Paul hosted Saturday Night Live.

Even his breathing was hilarious.

Maybe the best sketch Chris ever did. This has it all: laughter obviously, but also deep gratitude, humility, affection and reassurance. The more you give, the more you get.

My favorite musician and favorite comedian.😃

Thanks Paul.

Pretty amazing how funny this is. I genuinely forgot skits could be this funny. 🤯

@subg8858

2 жыл бұрын

SNL hasn’t had anyone as outstanding as Farley since

Remember when you were with the Beatles? Love that!!!

There have been many come and go on SNL. There is no question that Chris Farley was at the very top of this heap of entertainers. I always looked forward to what Chris Farley was going to do on SNL every Saturday evening. Such a tremendous talent, and such a tragic loss.

Legendary

I remember this sketch. Paul was so tolerant. He's always a good sport!

Farley....friggin priceless!!

I’m sure anyone would be like this if they met Paul

I, too, would be in so much awe of Paul sitting there with me that I'd be as bad as Chris came across in this sketch... This is comic genius.... God bless Paul McCartney

@susantaulli730

2 жыл бұрын

I think I would just stare at Sir Paul with my jaw open. I don’t think I’d be able to speak.

Missin' ole Farley. Been a long, long time.

Of all the incredible things Chris Farley did, this to me is the best. An amazing entertainer gone way too soon. I don't know how many times I've seen this, I can recite it line by line, and I still crack up everytime. I have no idea how Paul McCartney was able to play it straight the whole time. "Do you remember when you were in the Beatles"? Maybe the best comedic line ever....

I really miss Chris Farley :'(

Actually, when you think about it, this is a great interview - he asked the right question, i.e. Is it true that the love you take is equal to the love you make?

@abibb27

2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 that’s right

@walterdudedonny

2 жыл бұрын

He could have asked if he ever made Her Majesty his own..."someday I'm gonna make her mine"

@geoffreylogsdon162

2 жыл бұрын

Personally l think of all of the McCartney interviews ever, that is the greatest question he was ever asked. I think Chris Farley transcended beyond a comedy bit there. What a fantastic question to ask Paul. Obviously it was meant to be "funny", but goes way deeper.

@rp-ze3bp

2 жыл бұрын

....yeah. I guess. But I do agree with the question "Did you see Terminator?" Very insightful. MISS YOU CHRIS!!!!

Pure genius. Rest in peace Chris.

When two icons meet 💖💖💖

Chris Farley talks about the terminator. Awesome flick.

Best Paul McCartney interview ever! Did you see the Terminator? No I miss that LOL

3:40-3:55 So cool to watch, he was genuinely stoked that he was talking to Sir Paul McCartney

I mean, I’d act the same way if I met the great Paul McCartney. RIP Chris Farley

I remember as a teenager when this came out... little beatles stuff like this was so important. Great memories.

Absolutely Gold 👍🔥👍

Chris Farley is a genius

I would imagine Chris is really in awe here, but I wonder if Paul can see Chris's genius on display as well.

Great that decades later this skit interview still makes me laugh smile + feel so good just as much as when I saw it when it first aired. Well done Chris Farley. Well done Paul McCartney.

@knifelyfe6565

2 жыл бұрын

Woody Guthrie changed everything forever.Zimmerman just brought it to the forefront.

Great SNL skit with Paul McCartney ❤ "And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love you make"

I remember watching this live and enjoying it so much. Everything worked from Chris’ nervousness to Paul’s straight man answers. Hilarious then and now.

The fact Paul kept a straight face was impressive. He was trying so hard not to laugh.

Perfect demonstration of writing and comedic performance together - this is Chris' best stuff - love it.

Chris Farley is AWESOME in this. He played it perfectly.

This is the best Jimmy Fallon impression I’ve ever seen.

I love this sketch so much. Every time I watch this, I tear up when Chris asks, “Is that true?”

I remember that time, when I saw this on TV. That was awesome!!

This is just so legendary! RIP Chris ❤

Chris Farley,loved him

The best McCartney interview ever.

Paul was trying so hard not to laugh. What a great sketch!!

Best interview ever!!!!

When he asks Paul about "The End"... it brings a tear to my eye each and every time. Such a sweet and innocent soul, that Chris Farley.

I’ll never tire of this

Such an absolutely sweet soul. I miss him so much 😢