Gambling, Trump, Seinfeld, and Leno: Norm Macdonald Sits Down With Larry
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- In an interview at once touching and hilarious, Norm Macdonald opens up about writing his memoir, losing it all to gambling, and the chasm between Donald Trump’s public and private persona. Plus, is Norm coming out of the closet?
Originally Aired - 10/17/16
#NormMacdonald
I pulled another one out of the vault to bring you the great Norm Macdonald! What did you think of his comments? Make sure to comment below and subscribe for more videos!
I'm thrilled! I love Norm!
Your best interview Larry and that’s saying a lot
Geniuses, loved, could have listened to yez all night. How do you spell the plural of genius please Larry?
Larry King, I know you have a check next to your profile but is it really you or just some smo employee doing your social media?
love macdonald ... I'll watch anything with him on 🙌🏽🙌🏽👍🏻
That "no more cancer" line by Larry hits like a punch in the kidney now. Reminds me of that tragedy.
That really was a terrible name for an airline to be honest
@@jorgearguetaface1206 yea.... I never fly cancer airlines for that reason
@@RhoTheArtist the worst part? The hypocrisy
Norm would appreciate the comment, but I still feel sad everytime I see a video of his pop up.
@@ep3578 lol
His “Deeply Closeted” bit is ingenious. It’s practically impenetrable and hilarious at the same time. What a fantastic comedian.
I can't stop thinking about that. It's such an intriguing thing to say and then never explain.
@@xcaluhbration it’s the Gödel's incompleteness theorem of gay jokes
@@samsungtelevision695 ohhhh I had to Google that! Nice! 🤣
I think you're probably the four smartest people on the Internet. This is gold. Gold!
What I'm not understanding is how he evolved comedically before we did. Thats the strange part. I can understand someone being smarter than me but not further forward in time
Norm has resting "everything that is happening right now is a joke" face.
Isn't it though?
Well put
such a good encapsulation
Perfect 😂😂😂
"I don't like big words."
"It's aphrodisiacal."
You can see tears in his eyes after he speaks of a doctor putting someone to sleep before death. He kept his anguish hidden behind a smile. He is the epitome of modern stoicism. I cherish the fact we have hours of footage with his insights. I will continue to be a fan until we meet in heaven. RIP Norm Macdonald
That was beautiful, I saw and feel the same
Yea! He knew whats was going on at the time!
I knew he had it then. No way would you ask your doc about things like that unless you feared it.
@@pattysherwood7091 I'm so sorry, that is the worst thing a parent can go through. I know Norm's mom must have thought, the order is just wrong. I hope you find the peace you need in the future.
I can’t believe both these legends are dead.
RIP
Norm and Larry.
You will be missed.
You should read Larry’s book about communication. He’s got some good stories in it.
@@mace2172 yeah I’ll give it a read.What is it called?
@@Arman-gu8uh “Larry’s book about communication”
Wow I don't think I knew King was dead...at the very least I forgot. Norm's on the other hand is one I've dreaded for years and of course I'll never get over let alone forget
@@LN-Lifer I had to look up Larry because I forgot he died. Lol oops
7:33 when Larry King mentions cancer and Norm chuckles it off. A chilling moment knowing what we do now.
I think Larry mentioned it because he knew. They probably talked about it before.
that lowkey hurt seeing norm giggle
@@sparkyjohan I don’t think...so. Looks to me...like Norm....wanted this cancer to be secret. So u don’t run around telling Larry king.
Norm looks to camera like he’s been caught
@@bobbyd9319 Yes, he didn't want it to be public. But he and Larry probably talked about it due to the fact that Larry was afraid of death etc. They seem close to me. Don't think Larry would tell everyone, though he seems to reference Norms sickness here *under the table.*
Larry: "Characteristic you value most in others?"
Norm: "Generosity and kindness."
Larry: "And what do you admire most in yourself?"
Norm: "The times I exhibit those qualities that I exhibit too rarely--generosity and kindness."
RIP Norm, you dear sweet soul.
pure class
Unbelievable line to go off the cuff with. Can only dream of a day I could talk with such clarity and verisimilitude
I'd felt he was a gay man, kept chaste by his Christian faith...anyone else? RIP Norm..you continue to be an Elder worth Hearing.❤❤❤
RIP Norm, you’re a scholar and a gentleman and I miss you already
A “gentleman”?
I’ve never heard tell of that.
Me to
He cited Leo Tolstoy as an influence
One of the few genius comics to walk this earth. RIP
All the clues were in this interview and none of us picked it up. This is my 3rd time watching this from start to finish
Agreed. I'm amazed at how strongly he affected me. And so many others.
Both clearly had death on their minds. They were at their end times, they knew it. Better yet, both played that out without us even knowing. RIP to both
they why did it take five years for them to die? just stop
@@kcbh24 Norm at best was mid battle here and Larry was 80+. 5 years is very little time to have. In Norm’s case the last 15% of his life was battling cancer.
@@foosbooze263 Larry was so afraid of death his whole life. I think they had it in common but Larry one the anxiety level I feel
@@foosbooze263 or so the Germans would have you believe.
@@foosbooze263 Really? Cause it seems like he did a bunch of other stuff during that time and spent very little of it 'battling' cancer. He did career best work (his podcast), wrote a great memoir, put in several classic tv appearances, voiced pigeons and holes and blobs from outer space, ran a fantastic and odd twitter account, gambled constantly, did stand up across the country week after week...
Its very sad listening to Norm and Larry talk about death. Norm's laugh after talking about dying peacefully is heartbreaking. Looking back on this interview and others, I've been seeing more and more instabces like this. Norm lived his life honestly, always inciting laughter and respite from darkness. He is my hero. I admired him as a man and as a comic. But knowing what I know now, I can see that he was struggling with darkness. I like to believe Norm found peace years before he died. May he forever be remembered. People you know in you life may be going through the same or similar events and you may not even know. We should look to Norm as an example as to what to do; try to make people happy, through either a joke or an act of kindness. Rest in peace Norm, you are my hero.
Well said.
@@VanishedPNW Just watching it now and it is heartbreaking.
Well said
Cheers
You just described what I was think when I found out norm died truly one of a kind.
It's probably just me, but I find it crazy that we are watching 2 dead people talk to one another and laugh with one another when they were both still alive. It's as if we managed to freeze time so that we can actually keep our fondest memories of people. The thought is eerie, but truly amazing. We are one step away from time travel. One day we will be able to put ourselves into these moments and sit amongst them as if we were really there. Just thinking out loud
You just informed me that Larry King died 😆
Same here. I didn't know! And on top of it they talk about death...
There are many who believe that we could be living in a computer simulation right now. Perhaps by the year 3000 they find a way to do such a thing and they're all watching us "do our thing" right now, like a real SimCity
@@mrmiked6577 Maybe, could be. It's possible. 😉
I want to go back to the eighties better days
Norm really does have a special place in my heart.
You might want to have that removed. If youre watching Larry King videos, that defiantly cant be good for someone your ages heart.
@Aldrich Leblanc You made my day man. LOL.
+1
I finally learned the meaning of the "old chunk of coal" line, beautiful stuff
Second nicest man alive. Who’s first? You guessed it.....
Frank Stallone
@@PurpIeGangsta or so the germans would have us believe
@@johannsebastianbach3411 Those dirty dogs!
Johann Sebastian Bach Yeah, they can be real jerks.
@@jkt4748 True. The more I learn about those characters, the less I care for them!
“I’m a whole chunk of coal and I’m gonna be diamond some day”
Yeah Norm, you were a diamond all along. You just saw yourself as a lump of coal. RIP to a legend.
Old chunk of coal, not whole chunk of coal.
@@funnyguy6686 and chunk not lump
Hey! That was cool, and you used his quote too. 😎
~JSV
And just when i thought i was done crying..
💔
@@williamfrederick8345 That's ok. We all love Norm!
You'll feel A LOT BETTER if you can get to a podiatrist when the light is on...
~JSV
When Norm said “it’s all gone”, I started crying. That seemed like the most vulnerable I’ve ever seen him. He spoke it like a child.
With a smile
Probably the bleakest most depressing conversation, then follows with "this has been hysterical so far"
I thought I'm Not Norm uploaded this, then I realized I'm watching Norm on a different channel and my hands started to sweat a little. Well, this is alright too, I guess.
I thought the same thing. I'm Not Norm has the Norm videos on lock.
Norm is the pirate king
Lols same same
Relatable
@Mirsad
Well, you have us convinced, right along with you.
"Hey hey hey, easy buddy..." Funniest line ever lol.
His “deeply closeted” joke is truly one of his all-timers, because it never fails to confuse and catch the recipient of that joke completely off guard.
Norm was the best.
Larry never quite got the joke, which made it even funnier. (Somewhat similar to Conan.)
@@newmanifest Conan I think got it pretty quick. Larry was clueless lol.
There is a really haunting moment starting at 24:10 and finishing at 24:18 when, having just been asked what he would like to be remembered for, I think you can actually see him briefly caught off by the direct pertinence of the question to his situation. He recovers masterfully. So saddened by his passing. Rest in peace and rise in glory, Norm Macdonald.
Wow that spot on
Definitely! Tough question when u know the end is coming
And then he says he wants to write 3 more books in his life and now we will never get to read them. That just really sucks.
@@drfell9105 he knew he was never writing those books.
He was a kind soul but pandered to the fans at times and tried to read the audience which he admits he failed at a few times. Every gay joke was followed by an interview making sure the numbskulls who might believe he disliked them, knew he didn't, same with homeless or women or minorities. Most of those people though didn't read the written interviews (so many good ones in Times, Variety, Wash Post) where he was thoughtful, sweet and honest. Even Trump whom he didn't like, he gave a pretty scathing interview and then took some of it back, making it seem like he was just a joke, but not dangerous. He was afraid when he got too honest, it scared him.
That look Norm gives when Larry mentions cancer and death ~ 7:40 😔 RIP Norm, you were a joy.
Right norms like shut that up. But plays it perfectly poker faced.
The little smirk on Larry's face; the look Norm gives the producers with that little chuckle. Man, that little moment has a tidal wave behind it 🥲 miss you Norm, RIP.
Felt That One...
Norm saying "my Doctor tells me" and proceeds to tell how you can pass away pain free, is such a sign, we all missed it then.
Yep, now that I know what was happening, his face says a lot, his little chuckle was to evade
Best black comedian ever
why do I like this comment so much?
@@jairkerker2821 The Dennis Miller Radio programme perhaps?
@@GarioTheRock Bingo!
@@jairkerker2821 I could and have listened to Norm's appearances on there for days on end.
"You might as well be a longshoreman."
"How is he doing?" (Dennis asking about Norm's holocaust denier ventriloquist doll)
"Well, it turns out that he's *wildly* unsuccessful."
@@GarioTheRock
Norm's anecdote of Drake Sather is one of my favorites. Norm's my #1 comedian.
"Ill admit that I'm deeply closeted but Ill never admit im gay!" genuis
He actually got Larry King with that, that's something
I bet millions had that line go right over their head. Norm follows where Jesus said to pray and speak to God.
It's a phenomenal routine.
Norm Macdonald uses sarcasm, irony and satire in his jokes. But his deeply closeted joke was very revealing...
@@EM-ny4dx Yeah, it reveals the obsession people have with knowing who's gay or not.
Norm MacDonald has a perpetual twinkle in his eye.
I think his son has it too
Turns out, that's cancer.
@@tylerbarnes7929
Hahahahahah. 😂
Oh man, you pulled of a Norm joke. I laughed so hard. 😄
I’ll always think of these Larry King interviews when it comes to Norm. It’s just a level of realness and depth seldom seen in comedians today. RIP Mr. Macdonald, you will be missed by your millions of adoring fans. Thank you for all you’ve done for comedy and your audiences alike.
I hate grieving over people I don't know. But I truly adore Norm Macdonald, and I miss his brilliance and decency.
Or so the Germans would have you believe.
any relationship to Kitchner Leslie?
I miss this great king intelligent genius as well
don't you mean frank stallone?
@@andrewthomas891 Kitchener Leslie was my uncle, from my cousins side of the family. Norms uncle had relations with my uncles girlfriend years back, Uncle Kitch never got over it. We all warned him about dating the prettiest girl on the farm.
More of a comment, really
This half hour interview flew by, I wanted more. Larry, an excellent interviewer, and Norm, an excellent guest. He showed how deep and humble he is in this interview.
They both left us wanting more...
Right this felt like a 7 minute video
norm is a comedic talent like no other, his unorthodox approach to the craft has made him one of the very best to ever do it.
RIP to my favorite comedian of all time
Yeah, okay Mr. Dictionary.
Unorthodox was the word that impressed him there
Norm might be the most interesting person I've ever seen in entertainment. I can listen to him speak about any topic. Great interview.
When he talks about going to sleep and it's all gone he has that one moment right after where he looks off and sort of chuckles. Very profound.
"Sometimes your dreams can be nightmares"
"Thank God for unanswered dreams"
-King/Mcdonald
Damn, thought it was a new one, was all excited for more Norm chat.
Jimmy Gillard yes I keep hoping for him on Joe Rogan or any other program so we can have some more material to binge
@therainman777 w
I'll happily watch it again though.
No more new Norm now :-(
@@Vingul yeah I know man, I'm gutted.
Norm is a genius
Wouldn't consider Norm a genius.
Explain to the folks at home what a genius is.
A GENIUS is a person who creates things of value that have never existed before
@@hugonongbri8100 a person who is good at math.. or something
He wouldn't consider him a genius himself.. he's too deeply closeted for that..
When norms not “in character”, by which I mean not setting up a joke, he comes across as really sweet imo.
Yeah, he seems like someone who's really relate-able. Even though he's lived a life none of us could even imagine. He seems like he's so smart he's not afraid to act dumb, where as a lot of comedians try to show they're the smartest person in the room.
@@TrinityMThomas *Cough* Bill Burr *cough*
@@TrinityMThomas ohh you mean Jerry Seinfeld?
I really enjoy when he gets serious. He's a smart guy. And of course hilarious.
nice avi brother
After knowing how ill he was, nine years with cancer, this was like a testament to who Norm really was! Norm was telling everybody who Norm really was! This is a good show and glad I saw it!
its an odd re-contextualization of the last 9 years of his life for those of us who are still here to reflect on it, what little we thought we knew about his comedy and how he presented himself in public and what we might ponder knowing after the fact.
Him saying he wanted to write 3 more books makes me sad. I loved his book and would have loved to see him become an author.
This woke me up from my dirt nap
Is that what they’re calling it these days?
Good God Larry! Jesus. You would not say that on Hulu.
@@bunnyblurrz No but I'll say it here.
Rufus T. Firefly Same.
hail, hail freedonia, land of the free.
Norm is so genuine and humble besides being so hilarious and actually intelligent. Love him
This fella Norm...he seems like a nice fella, as fellas go.
For an old chunk of coal
Well geez..how deep are you?
You like the fella's WHAT!? Oh.....no....no, of course not !?
I'm a fella, your a fella
If you go for that sort of thing I could recommend a certain Swedish-German fella...
There are a lot of comedy styles, many flavours, some the same. But this man stands alone. There is a special kind of audience for this man. One of kind. R.I.P. Mr. McDonald.
So much more to know about Norm than I was aware. A thinker, a believer of humility and kindness,, and an intellectual in my view. Well read, and internalized the bleakness of Russian literature.
I loved his description of death and viewing pictures before being born and not being terrified......
What a peaceful gift those words are. Thank you Norm for being ambitious enough to allow us to receive your significant wisdom.
Norm: "It's not facts, but it's truth, if that makes any sense"
Larry K: "No"
Namon David Looper And Larry is completely wrong.
@@AudioGardenSlave123 exactly. Facts about his life would tell you less about Norm than the stories he invents, so the truth is revealed in the way Norm wrote and less in the content
Norm is a zen master.
How would you know if facts about his life tell you less then his stories, what even is that statement lol. Larry was not wrong to say "no". Infact Norm probably set him up to respond exactly the way he did. And Norm´s not a zen master he´s a all time great comedian which is more impressive if you ask me.
@Aramis3737 Neither "Facts about ones life" or "Stories" gonna tell you more about ones life then the other. My point is this is pseudo philosophical BS ppl on LSD would discuss when they enter the second half of their trip... no offence.. just makes me laugh reading this.
Two legends having a conversation
Norm is the best interview, his stuff with Letterman is classic.
True!
Couldn't agree more. Nobody made Dave laugh harder than Norm.
I go back and forth between Letterman and Conan on Norm... With Conan and Andy he's more of an equal, but just as funny.
I could listen to Norm all day for a month and not get tired.
How both these men passed in the same year shows the kind of humor the universe has. Luckily for Larry, he won't be forgotten for a long time. RIP Larry and Norm.
Why is Ruth Bader Ginsberg interviewing Norm MacDonald?
John Brock jr what a battle axe
Hope she gets better soon
he shoulda said i wish i was better at gambling
Speak ill of the (almost) dead
That ol chunk of coal?
Norm is one of the smartest comedians. He can get away with things no other comedian can.
They havent tried.
@@zztopz7090They couldn’t do it.
30 mins. of Norm being sincere is gold.
It's funny to think this aired just five years ago, with both Larry and Norm discussing the prospect of death, and neither of these gentlemen are with us any longer.
Both, however, left a legacy of good work and touched the lives of many. We're blessed to have this record of their exchange.
This has got to be one of the most insightful interviews I've ever heard. Norm is a gem.
King: "something u wish u were better at?"
Norm: "gambling!"😉
This is quite an incredible interview. Very rarely that I watch an interview of an individual that makes me feel fascinated by him, who truly doesn't disappoint by shallowness at any point. He speaks abnormally honestly and clearly is a thinker who contemplates the questions of life very hard.
Two deceased men talking about death. Norm's death hit me hardest because I think he still had so much to give us. Larry lived a full and long life, much longer than most had expected. RIP gentlemen.
Norm is so humble, he will always be in my top five fav comics.
Norm's eyes are like little earth globes of innocence. His looks are so sincere. I feel like my eyes are always lying to people.
Norm is the sweetest, funniest man on the planet, I love him!
I was sad when I heard Larry died, but when I heard about Norm it really hurt my heart. I never met the man, but he was a very comforting presence in my life for many years, and I cried for him.
Love you always Norm ❤️
5:48 seeing both talking about facing mortality is hard now that we lost both of them this year. It's incredible to watch two immense personalities talking about something so human and inevitable as death in such different ways is incredible, from an agnostic and a faithful perspective.
This was a funny and interesting interview. Didn't want to miss a word. Loved Larry hanging in with Norm too. Thanks.
Larry is so close to understanding what Norm is saying, but it's just out of reach
@sfairraid 13 so you mean apathy_
@sfairraid 13 no its bc hes a midwit talking to a (albeit very humble) topwit
It’s because Larry’s sense of humor is blah. And norm’s is phenomenal
Big Larry said he's never seen Norm do stand-up. Couldn't be bothered to look some up before the interview?
@@natalliaf6387 Larry’s been phoning it in for a long time. Can’t blame him when it keeps working, though.
It's funny that Larry considers himself a connoisseur of comedians, but he couldn't grasp the concept of Norms being a deeply closeted gay man joke.
That's what I thought at first. But him inquiring about it made the joke land properly. I reckon he was playing along being a midwife of comedy?
@EveryChevyChase Did you consider that Larry was playing the straight man on purpose, as an act of collaboration or generosity, giving him a chance to spin in out?
Yeah, it's not like he's 100 years old or anything....
I still don't get the joke and the 'straight guy' part you're talking about though I really tried. Can anyone help a dumb fella out pls?
Notgon Nalie, the joke is, that being so deeply closeted means he can never admit being whatever the thing he is in denial of.
Norm says he doesn't like using long words of such high vocabulary, then uses the word "aphrodisiacal". Got to love Norm.
This should be the most watched video on youtube because of everything that just happened the past 2 years including the loss of both these geniuses. Thank you for posting
Thank u for posting this. Every time I hear norm I have a greater affection for him.
Larry King got hooked liked a catfish on the “deeply closeted” line.
This was a legitimate insightful conversation.
When Norm says, "It's all gone," knowing that which we know now... so innocent. Beautifully heartbreaking. My heart is broken. Norm, you are my lifetime's Elvis. Forever will I mourn the loss of your talent and the things you might have said. I am now part of the multitudes who cry for the absence of something I never actually had in the first place. Leave it to you to create that dichotomy now within me.
hands down the greatest interview of all time
Norm is a diamond right now.
Man watching them talk about their fear of death, knowing they're both gone now, was so sad💔
Ahhh he’s a good guy
And now they are both gone. Great interview
@ 7:15 Norm tells how he had a conversation with his doctor about getting a shot to be put to sleep and eventually you don't wake. When I first saw this prior to Norm's passing, I didn't think much about it. In retrospect, this is chilling to realize he did have this conversation with his doctor over concerns of his suffering at the end.
So long Norm. Thank you for making me laugh.
This could go on for hours & never be boring.
Two legends who both died on the same year. I'll watch this a couple more times. Salute!
Norm was such a tremendous talent, and even more so, such an intelligent individual. This interview truly shows a different side of his mind. We sure did lose a special person. I truly miss him, and didn’t even know him.
RIP...both ...it is awesome seeing Norm being somewhat serious and showing how smart he is ..through all that pain
I used to listen to Larry King on the radio when I was like 10-12 years old in the early 90's. He was on after basketball games and would keep the radio on, it was a calming routine going to sleep. Then I would wake up in the middle of the night to terrifying Crime Stoppers ads.
You wouldn't say this on Hulu Larry.
Carlos fins
I've never been more excited about an interview before - can't wait to listen!!
RIP Larry and Norm. Good, good men. Rest easy chaps.
I didn’t even know he was sick.
RIP Norm
Wow, Norm’s love and deep knowledge of Russian literature always amazes me. That Nabokov quote blew my mind.
You can tell Norm genuinely respects Larry, he tends to be evasive and absurdist, but here he throws the doors wide open and answers directly knowing Larry has a similar birds-eye view
Wow. 7:26 is chilling but beautiful. According to the news today, Norm already knew he had cancer, Larry says "no cancer". RIP sir.
I heard leukemia but not sure
7:35 Larry knew. OMG. Rest in peace legends.
Just noticed it, came to comment. Damn
Thanks very, very much', for uploading this episode'. 👍👍🙏
Watching these two legends have such an amazing conversation brings me so much joy. May they both rest in paradise.
I LOVE Norm! This was wonderful.
"Hey, hey, hey easy buddy!" OMG that makes me laugh out loud every time 😂😂
It’s incredible that this is not that long ago, as they discuss mortality. RIP to two legends.
I never really thought about how deep Norm was. I must read his book.
this made me literally just go buy the book. cant wait
You cant wait to buy the book?! Or
How would you figuratively buy it?
"something you wish you were better at" I 100% expected him to say gambling
That "deeply closeted" bit was incredible....on so many levels.
R.I.P. Normie!
This interview is probably one of the best I've seen. Larry & Norm were sharing a light hearted and intense conversation about death . a topic not many care to reveal about themselves. They had a good sense respect.
"It's all gone!" Yes it is Norm you beautiful person. We'll miss out on millions of laughs now that your gone, miss that smile and the warmth that radiates from you while your making us laugh, but there's no more pain. A wise man once said if something is true it can't be sentimental, and with truth we say, we love you Norm.
When he talks about writing 3 more books even though he knew this was his last book. The quick response coverup was heart wrenching. Love this man