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4. He was funny in the mechanics sketch

Thu May 21, 2026, 09:21 AM

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He spoke his lines as if he were doing an impression of Dana Carvey doing an impression of him!

But his singing voice…sad and tragic.

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If Paul McCartney were on the last Colbert... [View all] thesquanderer Wednesday OP

Back in the day, I'd often stay up to watch SNL. Abolishinist Yesterday #2

He was funny in the mechanics sketch Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #4

I sadly must agree regarding the cringe. Totally Tunsie Yesterday #3

His voice has been permanently damaged from 25 years of constant touring. Nt Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #5

At 83, no singer sounds like they did when they were young. thesquanderer 21 hrs ago #6

It might be joy... Fiendish Thingy 19 hrs ago #8

re: "People in their 80's who can still sing: Mick Jagger" thesquanderer 18 hrs ago #9

Bob Dylan is a good singer Fiendish Thingy 17 hrs ago #10

Hey, McCartney WAS the last guest! They didn't do my song, though... thesquanderer 1 hr ago #11