‘Sad Grandpa’ turns to Saturday Night Live for votes

JOHN MCCAIN flogged campaign merchandise on a shopping channel to bolster his advertising budget and pleaded with voters to fulfil his presidential dream before he dies.

But his tongue was rooted firmly in his cheek and his comments were sandwiched between his delivery of the most recognisable catchline on American television, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night”.

After two months when he was derided for being grumpy, McCain anchored NBC’s Saturday Night Live alongside Tina Fey, the comic who parodies Sarah Palin.