over-the-hill
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Based partly on Flynn and executive produced by Mel Brooks, it’s an affectionate portrait of an over-the-hill rogue told from the point of view of a young Jewish comedy writer who idolizes him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
He spent lavishly on high-priced, over-the-hill veterans, cycled through coaches and executives, and developed a reputation for interfering with football matters.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
When people think of Mays’s Mets’ days, they naturally think of his last over-the-hill ’73 season.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2022
She joined the long-running sketch comedy show in 1995, and several of her hit characters — including the unapologetically over-the-hill dancer, Sally O’Malley — were in some way inspired by her father’s theatricality.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2022
McGregor has been unable to recapture his fearsome MMA form, losing decisively to Khabib Nurmagomedov and twice to Poirier while beating only an over-the-hill Donald Cerrone.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2021
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