I currently have stage 4 cancer and what a wonderul gift Norm has left us. I feel like Norm's a family member, I have the same feelings after getting a divorce and my adult children are married living there lives,. When he shared the story of the old man and young boy that "Life goes fast". I have at best 3 to 5 years and my kids are living their lives and before you know it its over!!! The last 15 minutes of the program is life changing.
All the best to you, whatever that means in those circumstances, I hope you are able to raise a little hell and have a lot of fun with the time left to you.
Norm's appearance on Letterman's last show always gets me teared up because his emotional reaction is so deeply genuine and unplanned. David was always a huge supporter of Norm and for that he earned huge respect from Norm and most of us.
Norm was a comedian's comedian, the guy other comedians looked up to. Dave (and Conan) knew he was a genius. I think part of it is snobbery, that the dumb, square masses didn't get him (or the media nerds at the WH Correspondents' Dinner). That just made Norm more popular with the comedians. Also his fearlessness (most comedians are terrified). Norm's regular appearances on Letterman made him a star, and Norm was very grateful.
Yes, especially because David Letterman disagreed with Norm's political views and yet he treated him like a human being. I respect Letterman for sticking up for him after Norm was fired from SNL clearly because of his Clinton jokes and O.J. Simpson's guilty jokes.
My wife has been a waitress for many years. She waited on Norm's table in a restaurant she worked at in the mid to late 2000's. She wasn't somebody that followed Norm like I did, as she is the adult in our house. She said he was charming and gracious and even signed a napkin for her. It reads: "****, Don't do crack. Norm Macdonald" I followed Norm for most of my adult life and enjoyed his comedy. SNL Weekend Update was the beginning for me. The laughter that was compelled by your brilliance is no longer audible unless we are reliving memories of you. I try to relive them often buddy. Cheers Norm.
The most impressive thing about Norm to me is how I can watch his bits again and again and still enjoy them. There’s something comforting about them. Sometimes after a hard day I’ll put them on and relax
He’s my father figure. I love him so much, this is the first time since his passing that I’m able to rewatch videos back to back. I had tried and it just made me too sad but finally I’m able to watch him back to back again and enjoy him for him without being reminded of his loss. I agree w you and he’s gonna be my all time favorite comedian til I die. I wrote a poem abt him in high school for class, at least he’s not in pain I suppose
I saw him live in a comedy club when he was just starting out. He was the best act that evening. I only went to a comedy club once in my life. Amazing luck to see one of the best.
Followed by the funniest possible chapter: “I forget.” That had me dropping the book in a hysterical fit. Unbelievable man. Could not imagine a superior to Norm’s comedy
I knew all of this (and a lot more), but since Norm left us my life has been a bit sadder without his takes and jokes. A compilation like this raises my spirits a bit. I'm 33 and I just married the love of my life a few weeks ago. I have a great life, but I (like Norm) have Myeloid Leukemia as well and I worry how long I will have with my loved ones. I relate to Norm's fears of becoming a burden to my loved ones, but I am deeply inspired by how he used his diagnosis' to reform his outlooks on life and mortality.
Worked as a doorman at ''Yuk Yuks'' historic Yorkville club in downtown Toronto in 1989 - Norm was the first comic I saw - he did a Sunday night show my first weekend working there. That night the toilet in the club overflowed just before his set as I attempted to clean it up (the new kid) Norm popped in and quickly left when he saw the mess. When he got on stage the first thing he said was don't go back there (bathroom) ''there's some guy back there trying to clean up ''chunks of s..t!'' Got to talk to Norm many times between 1989-91 found him to be a real gentleman an absolute privilege to have known him even just a '' little bit''. He wasn't as cutting edge at that point but you could definitely see that starting to develop. R.I.P. Norm we miss you my friend!
@@tarancehill651 well, thanks chief. I’ve got to google the word to know that a celebrity is a famous person, and Norm is famous. I know that the word celebrity has been a derogatory term nowadays, but you can’t change the fact that he is. And he is one of a kind
Patronize means to mock. Maybe you were thinking of "patron saint" and got the words mixed up, but there's no such word as patronise. Idolize, deify, or worship would be more correct.
He will forever be my favorite comedian and one of my favorite people to live. He helped me through years of depression and anxiety. He was a genius! No other comedian could come close in my book. He didn’t do run of the mill jokes. He had his own unique style. I will NEVER forget you norm and what you brought to this world. Rest easy
Norm will forever live through all the people who daily use his jokes, phrases, intonation or mannerisms. Me included, most times I do it just to entertain myself. Norm is immortal.
I love telling the Dirty Johnny (Uncle Terry) and the Polish guy jokes to my friends. I loved listening to Norm tell his jokes. I'll never, ever, never tell a joke like him. But, the material keeps him alive in my mind. I miss you Norm-rest in peace-Moose
58:06 -- "The only thing an old man can tell a young man is that it goes fast. Real fast. If you're not careful, it's too late. Of course the young man will never understand this truth." Beautifully inspiring video. TY🙏
Thanks for pointing that out in Norm's doc! Ain't that the truth - worked as a doorman and did some soundboard stuff at Yuk Yuk's Toronto 1989-91 got to know him fairly well - even messed up an audition tape for him one night when he found out of my screw up his look was priceless 😮 didn't seem to affect his career though! Life is short - well highlighted in video my friend (all too real) !!!
Seeing his last performance on Letterman makes me cry every time. What a genuinely touching tribute. Norm seemed like someone who felt things very deeply. I miss him.
I remember being in a hotel room with my husband. He was not feeling good because he had been left out of something. I found Norm's OJ jokes on the internet and we watched them for what seemed like hours because we had to stop the recordings because we were laughing so hard we were crying. Thanks, Norm. We really do miss you.
Norm is a man I've never met, but his story brings me to tears. He was not consumed by wealth or fame. He was consumed by perfecting his craft. He succeeded in touching the lives of so many with good humor and insight. Whenever I think that life sucks, I watch clips of Norm. They never get old. He's a timeless treasure of laughs and tears. If you haven't done so, you should watch his last set at the Improv that was a day or two before the Covid lockdowns. Sheer brilliance. Norm comforted us and his material continues to do so after his death.
I agree I love Norm too, he was truly unique. I feel however he was obsessed with fame. Of course idk but I feel he used fame as a way to alleviate his fear of death. You would often hear jokes of him “fizzling into oblivion”. I know he had a deep fear of death and I wonder if he did alleviate that through fame which can help him live on at least metaphorically.
@@josephrichards7624 He had anxiety like a lot of weak-minded people. He was superficial and deep at the same time. He lied endlesssly on stage. He was not a man of faith, but wanted people to think of him as a man of faith.
@@j.d.7050 if you are to be scared of anything, dying of cancer when diagnosed seems to be pretty reasonable. If you are truly that stoic then props to you I wish I could be like that haha He did seem to contradict himself a lot, I don’t think any of us except those really close to him would know if he has faith or not I’m not exactly sure having faith is a choice either, some people try and are not moved by the arguments. I don’t know if that was the case with norm. Either way I’m sure he wasn’t all or nothing and I don’t think he cared too much about being honest to the mainstream public
I'm 41. Norm is my favorite comedian ever. His dry sarcasm and deadpan delivery kill me every time. There has never been, and never will be anyone like him. He is in a class by himself.
@jvtc: My heart still hurts sooo bad, I will always cry when I see a piece of his work. Norm got me through a rough time, many times! The laughter is a Gift that I received and wasn’t able to reciprocate. I am forever thankful. What a beautiful man.
I cried the day Norm died... I'm not the type to get overly attached to "celebrities", but I grew up with Norm, starting on his early days of SNL. He is and will be my favorite comedian of all time. I miss him very much, and rip off and tell his jokes at every opportunity. (I'm not a comic or anything, just in my daily life. And I always give him credit after I tell the joke.) Thanks much for this video.
People do indeed stand on the corner, often at large hardware stores, and people needing temporary help will pick them up for a day's work. It's probably not as common as it once was, but I heard about this going into the 2000s. Especially for undocumented people, who can't necessarily go through a labor agency.
Op, please rephrase your thoughts and don't say "Rip off" his jokes...because what you are doing is the antithesis of that. You are paying loving homage to an incredible man you admire, possibly introducing his brilliance to others by quoting his jokes. I, too, interject jokes and verbatim quotes from comedians, authors, hilarious streamers et al into conversations ~ where appropriate to the ongoing conversation ~ and I simply reference the originator of the work. Even if a friend or one of my sons (someone as yet not famous) has cracked me up, I take care to correct the misconception that a joke/quote or quip is original, ie my intellectual creation...as that sort of dishonesty is abhorrent to me. I genuinely want to give credit to the brilliance of whomsoever CREATED those works, VOICED those thoughts...is responsible for evoking the genuine laughter in the FIRST place. It is only fair and just to do so.
There was a time not too long ago where the Don Ohlmeyer’s of this world got to decide what content we got to watch. I’m glad that era is so far in our rear view mirror that most people reading this barely believe it’s true. This is brilliant.
I discovered Norm late, as in earlier in 2023 late! But I love his Non-PC humor. His OJ jokes were hysterical and I cried laughing! He said what everyone was thinking! And what beautiful eyes. ❤
Excellent documentary on the most courageous comedian of all time. He was the best at doing what comics are supposed to do. Expose hypocrites, mock the powerful and make everyone laugh while they do it. All while staying humble. Norm was the smartest man in the room playing the dumbest man in the room. What a great guy.
This is what comedy is about, as you said, to ridicule the powerful and provide comfort to the downtrodden and no one before or since did it better than the great Norm
This was a fantastic documentary. Thank you so much! I first saw Norm Macdonald on the David Letterman show - I began watching in 1982. I didn't see Norm during his on SNL years. I rediscovered Norm in about 2015-2016 due to my son who'd become obsessed with stand-up comedy and Norm was his favorite comic. Norm, 31 Aug 2018, was touring together with Colin Quinn so we drove about 8 hours to see them. We arrived early and I saw Norm walk through the 350 seat auditorium and said, "Hello." He invited us (Will was in the bathroom) to a pre-show event for earlybirds. Later we got to meet Norm and Colin and get photographed with them. Norm signed Will's copy of Norm's memoir. Norm was very gracious. The was great. But I remembered thinking how old and tired he looked, compared to just a few years earlier - he had just three years left. Now two years after his death I'm so grateful for RUclips and productions like this for keeping his life's work and story available. I'm also grateful that my son and I got to see him.
I am a huge norm fan being a teen in the 90's. You found the best clips to use and have put them together in a succinct fashion that told his story so well. A lot of info about his early years I didn't know and frankly the best documentary on him I've seen.
I met Norm once in early 2000's He was a genuinely kind, friendly person with an amazing smile and sparkle in his eyes like you'd imagine Santa clause would have if he were real. Have been a fan of his since the 90's. Only famous persons death that I feel like I actually mourned...Such a special man..nobody will ever have his type of delivery again on this planet I'm afraid..What a star RIP Norm
Norm's last performance on Letterman was brilliant....especially the part about the pictures of old, and the multitude of ways to take pics now. I loved his comedy so much. I saw him in Vegas in 2018, and you could tell by his demeanor that he was not feeling well. Rest in peace Norm.
Just as Norm describes Letterman, I saw and repeated Norm jokes as a child. I miss his voice dearly. I’ve emotionally tied Norm’s death and COVID together as a sad period of us losing touch with each other. I understand the truth now Norm. It’s going real fast these days
The clip with him and David Letterman had me choke up a bit. He didn't tell anyone outside of his family the path he was on. How profound it must have been for him to have that moment. Heavy.
The way people grew up in the old days is like living on another planet. I wish i asked my grandfather more questions when i had the chance. Rest in peace Norm McDonald!
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Watch old tv and movies, read old books. It's still all out there to be experienced. I know it sounds stupid. But it's all we can do at this point, I was born in the mid 70s. So it wasn't all that long ago in my opinion. It never seemed all that old fashioned to me until very recently. Whatever has happened over the course of the last several years has done an amazing job of destroying whatever good feelings of the past still remained. My only solace will now be moving to some small town with a small population, if I can even pull it off financially. Living anywhere near a city is dystopian at this point. Values are gone. Neighborly friendliness is gone. Crime is rampant. Crie is somehow allowed to thrive. Certain groups are protected while destroying society right out in the open. I don't understand it. Look how many thriving churches a community has. Then look at how good the school district is, whether you have kids or not. Those are good indicators of a value based society. We can get those same feelings back again. But we have to call out things that aren't morally right, and stop accepting them as simply tolerable differences.
Norm impacted my life in a way that has usually been reserved for people I've known personally. Having his life's work accessible through youtube is so fortunate.
Thanks to RUclips content like this a became a huge Norm fan about 6 years ago. When the news headline of his death popped up on my phone it felt like I lost a friend. Norm was a great source of happiness for many.
Norm was my favorite person in the world. He was obviously brilliant, funny and kind. But he had a way of making you feel like he was talking to you personally. The only famous person I truly miss.
I find it touching that so many people who never knew, nor ever will, sadly, know him personally have been affected by Norm passing. Documentaries, tributes, people posting old interviews and clips of his set. Lori Jo is still posting on his behalf, and that's a kindness that reaches all his fans, still. So terrible, to mourn a loved one, but norm is mourned by those who's lives he touched through his brief celebrity. He was recognized in life as a comedy genius, he's now remembered as a comedy legend. Bless you norm, and bless you fans.
That was a beautiful video. I enjoyed watching Norm. He was always good at telling stories. The last Letterman show he did was so touching. It made me cry to see him get emotional, to say goodbye to the show, and really say goodbye without really saying it. Poor guy. Wish he could live longer. The world still needs his sense of off-the-wall humor.
Because the general public is pretty stupid, most of his jokes went straight over their heads. Also because he didn't play the Hollywood game, like most LA trash. He wasn't afraid to make people uncomfortable either.
As someone fortunate enough to call Norm a friend or at least a good buddy, I can tell you that in real life away from the cameras, Norm was a great guy and 100% as funny without fail. Hell be missed.
@studiomacleod - I was always struck by the vaunted Dennis Miller's admiration for Norm. Listening to Dennis it seemed he would just collapse into giggles at the very mention of Norm's name. That just seemed so sweet to me. Am I reading this right @studiomccleod? Either way, RIP Norm. You are loved.
I met him in 2011 when I had just turned 21. Went to Vegas … was there for 2 weeks by myself before my friend and her fat boyfriend stole my hotel room. I found a place called the Double Down online.. so of course nothing bad could ever happen to me .. young blonde chick from California… so I went by myself. All the sudden I hear in my ear “you’re sitting in someone’s seat… a real bad guy… hes going to get really upset if he sees you in this seat right here” It was a guy… tall, blue eyes , dark hair, and a suit. His smile made me smile. “I’ll make sure nothing happens to you” I was so young I didn’t know who he was… I didn’t even care. Said he was a radio personality… I assumed that meant a radio DJ… said he did the voice of death on family guy, and I said that’s cool. I’ve never been one to care about stuff like that. All I knew is I wanted to hang out with this fella . We talked about my favorite guy at the time Hunter S Thompson, childhood hero. He took me to the flamingo and allowed me to throw little umbrellas at him all night. Pulled me off a chain link fence outside Caesar’s palace… I got pretty drunk. To this day that was the best night of my life. While sitting in the back seat of the Benz as the driver took us around town… we laughed…a lot. He actually knew I was joking. As a woman with a dark sense of humor, most people don’t know I’m joking. This guy did.. and I read him my fake twitter account and he laughed .. told me he’d never met a girl like me in his life … that i neeeded to be careful, but I could do anything I wanted in this world. I had a 1 1/2 yr old son at the time, and he told me. “Hey. Marry me. You can have that apartment right up there “ and pointed to some building … “raise your son, live your own life. Seems like everything gets taken from you… and you’re going to lose your son to these people “ (I did. Family stole my son) I got scared. I didn’t know who he was. I didn’t know why he was being so nice to me. I’ve had a hard life. I got cold feet and driver dropped me off at my hotel finally because he had to go because he had a thing in LA. Gave me a poker chip and a card with his number and said “call me when you figure it out” Well … life happened and I didn’t figure it out … not until like 4 years ago. Shame… If only i had a Time Machine… Fuck! Oh well.
Norm was the one guy that could elevate my mood no matter what . The best thing about him though was he somehow through all his sarcastic sardonic crazy humor always touched my heart you could just feel the genuine beauty in his soul
He lives on in every fans heart. I wish I was able to see a show or even meet him. I like to think he left us when he wanted to just like we laughed when he wanted us to.
Norm's family all have natural comedic timing. The few appearances of his son and mother we've seen show an effortless sense of humor and delivery timing
Very well done, very comprehensive. I've been waiting for something like this. You spent so long on the OJ jokes I forgot I was watching a documentary for a while, but that's OK because I enjoyed all of them. Great job wading through Norm's public misdirection and contradictory statements about his personal life to try to piece together as much truth as possible.
@@ijustdidahugeshithow do you qualify as a lesbian? Was it a rigorous tryout with many competitors? How many didn’t qualify and what made you stand out to be selected?
Norm was genius on the Bob Saget Roast. Other comedians tried to roast him and he sat there reading a newspaper, occasionally peeking around it like a dad at breakfast. He was unroastable. 💜
That was well done. Thank you for immortalizing the greatest comedian of all time. I had the pleasure of meeting him on two different occasions, he was also a great human being.
"The only thing an old man can tell a young man is that it goes fast. Real fast. If you're not careful, it's too late. Of course, the young man will never understand this truth." This hits hard at my age, Norm. Real hard. It's overwhelmingly sad and terrifying. Death is actually real. The end of all earthly experience, relationships, hopes for the future. Sights, sounds, and smells that bring you home. Youth. Memories. Loving embraces. They are all gone as we leave and are long forgotten. It's unbearable.
Norm’s style and sense of humor caught my attention the first time I saw him on SNL, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. Thank you so much for the time and effort you’ve put it into this fantastic documentary. I haven’t really grieved since I heard that he died, but this video brought back lots of memories and laughter. No, life today is not easy without Norm around to keep it real, but the world is a funnier place for having him while we did. Tonight, I cried for almost as long as I laughed when he told the joke about the moth going to the podiatrist. Thanks for everything and God bless you, Turd Ferguson.
Not only he was the greatest comic of all times but more importantly he had a beautiful soul,character and set of values. He will always be missed. May God bless his soul. Amen
I'm from New Zealand. I found Norm and Chris Farley seeing them both in Sandler movies. I started watching Norms interviews online and loved his bravery of telling a long story with a fall flat ending. His art was for his amusement first and he got such joy from it. I became such a fan that I brought his book and you really get a insight of how clever he was. It's written so beautifully, though it feels like it gets kinda rushed at the end. Now we know how sick he was maybe that was why. But I'd recommend it still. RIP Norm. Like many others I wish you were till here.
One of my favorite clips is when he makes the “Chairman of the Bored” joke. I wish clips from his stand-up show just before the lockdown were included. “At least we all know how we’re going to die now”.
there are too many shitty fake documentary youtubers out there. That being said, this video was a genuine love letter to Norm and well crafted. Ofc I've seen all these clips before but I liked seeing them again the context of your narrative. Good shit bro
He did a great job of not interrupting or editing too much while showing the clips. Especially the Conan spot. I actually saw that the night it aired, and it's one of my favorite talk show moments of all time.
This documentary revealed some interesting insights I was unaware of in Norm’s life. He really was a comedy legend who upped the anti when he wanted and played it cool against the wishes of others. I don’t get into the lives of celebrity culture stuff much, but this presentation was tastefully done, well narrated and paid homage to Norm. Since his passing, I occasionally go back through a lot of his routines, to marvel at what an absolute character he was. It’s kind of therapeutic.
Thanks for the video. Much appreciated. As a cancer survivor I really appreciate it all the more. Keeping it real and faith in God is what sustains me. It sounds like Norm had his introspective moments along life's journey.
This is amazing, man. I knew Norm and I loved his comedy before he died, but I didn't notice how profoundly smart he was until he was gone. His book is one of the most fascinating things I've ever read. It really shows he was into Russian literature. I hope someday we get a good biography about him, he was the greatest.
Eloquently said. Perhaps YOU should write a biography. ❤ Based on your recommendation, Op, I Googled to order Norm's book & discovered there are not a few biographies existing. The key thing YOU wrote was a GOOD biography and I have no idea if any of these books are, in fact, well written and researched, nor expressed in a way to be engaging and immersive. Those who feel genuine respect and admiration for an individual, who are PASSIONATE about a given subject are motivated to create a work which is a true and loving tribute to an individual...you could create a work no other could.
Very much correct. His book is a work of genius. The very concept of it only Norm could create. Its hysterically funny but a truly fascinating glimpse into a deeply closeted mind.
@@jasonjlloyd The third to last chapter, which is not the last chapter in the whole book, but the final chapter, really is an emotional roller coaster. I unironically think about that chapter like once every two weeks or something. Also, funnily enough, would any of you believe if I said I discovered Norm through a video from PewDiePie in 2017?
Thank you for this. I didn't think it was possible for my love for Norm to deepen but it just did. Isn't it weird how you can love someone you've never met? Or maybe it's the most human thing there is.
This is a great documentary. Plenty of awesome content and facts that even the most ardent Norm fan may not know. And most importantly, your narration was not intrusive. You gave a brief cue, and the history took over. It's time for RUclips to give out awards for supreme content. You have my vote.
I loved Norm McDonald. What joy he brought all of us with his unique brand of humor. I went to see his shows a couple of times and was never disappointed. His appearances on talk shows were legendary. And his stand-up routine on David Letterman's last show may have been his best performance ever. I miss him so much. Tears are in my eyes just writing this comment. Norm will always be my favorite. Rest in peace, Norm.
There's no one to step into his shoes. He was unique in every way. What a blessing to have enjoyed his humor. He always makes me laugh. Thank God we have video of his antics. Love the guy, the most courageous humorist ever. Very reminiscent of Mark Twain. ✨✨✨
Very well done biography about one of the greats of modern comedy. Was fortunate enough to see Norm perform in 2019 & he spent the first 10 minutes complaining about his health..but everyone literally assumed it was part of his act. As unique a comedic voice as any in the last 40 years, and missed by one and all.
Beautiful job on this documentary. I feel like there were so many great comics throughout the decades but truly I don’t think there have been any more funny and more beloved than the one and only Norm Macdonald.
Norm's comedy was an acquired taste. When I first saw him on SNL I remember thinking "this guy is totally NOT funny." It wasn't until later that I started to realize he WAS funny, but in a very unique and unconventional way. After that, he became one of my favorites and I couldn't get enough of him.
That was the most thorough and concise videos I have ever seen on Norm- and I am pretty sure I have seen them all! Amazing job, Ben Hope! That was an amazing tribute and a true labor of love. Thank you for creating that for all of us Norm Fans. PS. I'd love to get a list of all the videos that you referenced within your video as there were many I had never seen before. Even a shared Google Doc would be cool!
This was very well done. Norm was such a different comic. It was rarely about the joke, but the delivery. His mark on the art of comedy will not be forgotten. RIP you old chunk of coal.
Thank you for putting that together. I'm disappointed that you did not share Norm"s interview w/Larry King, when Norm mention that Christianity made the most sense to him.
Never thought id truely miss a man who ive never even met in the physical form. Proof that our spirit is alive long after were no longer walkn the earth…if you listened to Norm from the beginning of his career up until his last goodbye show n actually paid attention to what he tried to relay to us theres so much wisdom in 95% of his words…love the ones around you without judgement because every single one of us have secrets that were not proud of. Try to accumulate as little regret as possible n dont be afraid to fail. Failing is actually a building block to success. Miss you Turd Furgesson !!!
What a gift we got to observe. A flawed, kind, intelligent, loving man who spread love and was funny as helll - no one funnier. I’m not sad anymore - but grateful I lived to observe him.
Godspeed, Norm! Hands down..the best! When he and Dennis Miller got together...Dennis being so cerebral and Norm.... playing to simple guy. Pure magic!
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2 years later and we're still trying to fill that hole Norm left in our hearts. Rest In Peace Norm.
God bless Norm. I miss him so much.
It´s like a yak is sitting on my chest.
Don't want to fill it. Belongs to only Norm.
@@andreameneghini215 not gay enough.
I loved him too.
I currently have stage 4 cancer and what a wonderul gift Norm has left us. I feel like Norm's a family member, I have the same feelings after getting a divorce and my adult children are married living there lives,. When he shared the story of the old man and young boy that "Life goes fast". I have at best 3 to 5 years and my kids are living their lives and before you know it its over!!! The last 15 minutes of the program is life changing.
All the best to you, whatever that means in those circumstances, I hope you are able to raise a little hell and have a lot of fun with the time left to you.
Don't waste another minute, Live every last moment with whoever you can.
I pray you get a miracle
I'm sorry that you are sick hope you can stay with your children longer
❤
God bless you sir
Norm's appearance on Letterman's last show always gets me teared up because his emotional reaction is so deeply genuine and unplanned. David was always a huge supporter of Norm and for that he earned huge respect from Norm and most of us.
Anyone who has Norm's respect has mine! Even Andy Dick and Frank Stallone!!
+1 Dito
Letterman & Norm was must watch every time he was on! F-Don Ohlymer!
Norm was a comedian's comedian, the guy other comedians looked up to. Dave (and Conan) knew he was a genius. I think part of it is snobbery, that the dumb, square masses didn't get him (or the media nerds at the WH Correspondents' Dinner). That just made Norm more popular with the comedians. Also his fearlessness (most comedians are terrified). Norm's regular appearances on Letterman made him a star, and Norm was very grateful.
Yes, especially because David Letterman disagreed with Norm's political views and yet he treated him like a human being. I respect Letterman for sticking up for him after Norm was fired from SNL clearly because of his Clinton jokes and O.J. Simpson's guilty jokes.
My wife has been a waitress for many years. She waited on Norm's table in a restaurant she worked at in the mid to late 2000's. She wasn't somebody that followed Norm like I did, as she is the adult in our house. She said he was charming and gracious and even signed a napkin for her. It reads: "****, Don't do crack. Norm Macdonald" I followed Norm for most of my adult life and enjoyed his comedy. SNL Weekend Update was the beginning for me. The laughter that was compelled by your brilliance is no longer audible unless we are reliving memories of you. I try to relive them often buddy. Cheers Norm.
The most impressive thing about Norm to me is how I can watch his bits again and again and still enjoy them. There’s something comforting about them. Sometimes after a hard day I’ll put them on and relax
Now I know why all the old black and white sitcoms used to re-run on the weekends in the 80s and 90s. They are *home*
He’s my father figure. I love him so much, this is the first time since his passing that I’m able to rewatch videos back to back. I had tried and it just made me too sad but finally I’m able to watch him back to back again and enjoy him for him without being reminded of his loss. I agree w you and he’s gonna be my all time favorite comedian til I die. I wrote a poem abt him in high school for class, at least he’s not in pain I suppose
I'd have a couple hours of norm radio interviews on while suffering through depression. There was a levity to his humor which was soothing.
like a warm shot of whiskey
@@Stopcrackering you doin ok?
LOVED Norman Mac! RIP dear friend. Thanks for the laughs...
Very well done, I’m not alone to say most Norm fans could and would watch everything and anything he did. Norm was unmatched. God Bless you Norm
Which of the countless gods are you talking about
why, it's the one who told the pope that OJ is guilty
(why being pronounced hwye as Norm did of course)
@@sarcastaballThere is only one. Norm knew that.
@@pestilentfellow3609 How did he know
@@sarcastaball The One true God of The Bible. I’m sure you’ve heard of Jesus Christ?
I saw him live in a comedy club when he was just starting out. He was the best act that evening. I only went to a comedy club once in my life. Amazing luck to see one of the best.
He did a 4 hour gig a few years ago in Portland. It was epic…he kept saying I know you all have to get going home…then went on another 1/2 hour
The part about "Old Jack" in Norm's book was one of the most haunting and sad things I've ever read. RIP to the one and only Norm.
Followed by the funniest possible chapter: “I forget.” That had me dropping the book in a hysterical fit. Unbelievable man. Could not imagine a superior to Norm’s comedy
I want to know how it comes out! Was there a squirrel or not?
@@intercommerce well there definitely was a retard, and that is you
@@intercommercehe doesn’t remember
Jack was like the moon. Totally not what you thought you knew
Phenomenal tribute. Learned quite a few things I've never known about Norm.
I knew all of this (and a lot more), but since Norm left us my life has been a bit sadder without his takes and jokes. A compilation like this raises my spirits a bit. I'm 33 and I just married the love of my life a few weeks ago. I have a great life, but I (like Norm) have Myeloid Leukemia as well and I worry how long I will have with my loved ones. I relate to Norm's fears of becoming a burden to my loved ones, but I am deeply inspired by how he used his diagnosis' to reform his outlooks on life and mortality.
didnt even know he was sick
❤❤well said❤❤
@@n0-one0 I'm sorry to hear that. I bid you the best in your fight. Just remember, even if worse comes to worst - it's a draw. Stay strong, friend.
@@n0-one0 likewise, I wish you the best. I hope that will be a full recovery, not merely a prolongation.
Worked as a doorman at ''Yuk Yuks'' historic Yorkville club in downtown Toronto in 1989 - Norm was the first comic I saw - he did a Sunday night show my first weekend working there. That night the toilet in the club overflowed just before his set as I attempted to clean it up (the new kid) Norm popped in and quickly left when he saw the mess. When he got on stage the first thing he said was don't go back there (bathroom) ''there's some guy back there trying to clean up ''chunks of s..t!'' Got to talk to Norm many times between 1989-91 found him to be a real gentleman an absolute privilege to have known him even just a '' little bit''. He wasn't as cutting edge at that point but you could definitely see that starting to develop.
R.I.P. Norm we miss you my friend!
I love Norm. I never believed in patronising celebrities but Norm changed the way I looked at life. Thanks Norm!
Me too
Norm doesn't really count as a celebrity. Obviously he qualifies but there's no one else like him.
@@tarancehill651 well, thanks chief. I’ve got to google the word to know that a celebrity is a famous person, and Norm is famous. I know that the word celebrity has been a derogatory term nowadays, but you can’t change the fact that he is. And he is one of a kind
sorry, but I don't think you mean "patronising" . . . I think you mean "idolizing"
Patronize means to mock. Maybe you were thinking of "patron saint" and got the words mixed up, but there's no such word as patronise. Idolize, deify, or worship would be more correct.
He will forever be my favorite comedian and one of my favorite people to live. He helped me through years of depression and anxiety. He was a genius!
No other comedian could come close in my book. He didn’t do run of the mill jokes. He had his own unique style.
I will NEVER forget you norm and what you brought to this world.
Rest easy
He is a tonic for my soul - what a diamond
Well said
Norm will forever live through all the people who daily use his jokes, phrases, intonation or mannerisms. Me included, most times I do it just to entertain myself. Norm is immortal.
I miss him
I love telling the Dirty Johnny (Uncle Terry) and the Polish guy jokes to my friends. I loved listening to Norm tell his jokes. I'll never, ever, never tell a joke like him. But, the material keeps him alive in my mind. I miss you Norm-rest in peace-Moose
2 impressions I cannot do, yet insist on doing all the time; Chris Walken and Norm Macdonald
@@unbearifiedbear1885, are you a deeply closeted impressionist?
You know who else uses his jokes? You guessed it. Frank Stallone.
58:06 -- "The only thing an old man can tell a young man is that it goes fast. Real fast. If you're not careful, it's too late. Of course the young man will never understand this truth." Beautifully inspiring video. TY🙏
Thanks for pointing that out in Norm's doc! Ain't that the truth - worked as a doorman and did some soundboard stuff at Yuk Yuk's Toronto 1989-91 got to know him fairly well - even messed up an audition tape for him one night when he found out of my screw up his look was priceless 😮 didn't seem to affect his career though! Life is short - well highlighted in video my friend (all too real) !!!
@@michaelrudolf5959yeah im sure that happened
as a 61 yr old man myself, this is so very true. perfectly written by norm....
@@shmeemed898 you’re a very sad person.
Seeing his last performance on Letterman makes me cry every time. What a genuinely touching tribute. Norm seemed like someone who felt things very deeply. I miss him.
I am a qualified lesbian too
@@ijustdidahugeshit okay???
@@lisbetsoda4874 I am a woman
He's such a sweet man . and playful little boy. Those moments on Letterman, at the end . . his face . . so humble
@@johndutchman I am planning to get pregnant 🤰
I remember being in a hotel room with my husband. He was not feeling good because he had been left out of something. I found Norm's OJ jokes on the internet and we watched them for what seemed like hours because we had to stop the recordings because we were laughing so hard we were crying. Thanks, Norm. We really do miss you.
Hey man, this was a great effort and I'm thankful that you made it. It was more thorough than any I have ever seen.
Excellent video documentary!
A beautiful and beautifully told story.
True, I’m gonna save this video and digest it slowly, properly.
He wasn’t funny
@@ferise1 Is this Don Ohlmeyer?
Norm is a man I've never met, but his story brings me to tears. He was not consumed by wealth or fame. He was consumed by perfecting his craft. He succeeded in touching the lives of so many with good humor and insight. Whenever I think that life sucks, I watch clips of Norm. They never get old. He's a timeless treasure of laughs and tears. If you haven't done so, you should watch his last set at the Improv that was a day or two before the Covid lockdowns. Sheer brilliance. Norm comforted us and his material continues to do so after his death.
He also liked tossing a handful of nickels onto the freeway and watching homeless bums scramble to pick them up.
I agree I love Norm too, he was truly unique. I feel however he was obsessed with fame. Of course idk but I feel he used fame as a way to alleviate his fear of death. You would often hear jokes of him “fizzling into oblivion”. I know he had a deep fear of death and I wonder if he did alleviate that through fame which can help him live on at least metaphorically.
@@josephrichards7624 He had anxiety like a lot of weak-minded people. He was superficial and deep at the same time. He lied endlesssly on stage. He was not a man of faith, but wanted people to think of him as a man of faith.
@@j.d.7050 if you are to be scared of anything, dying of cancer when diagnosed seems to be pretty reasonable. If you are truly that stoic then props to you I wish I could be like that haha
He did seem to contradict himself a lot, I don’t think any of us except those really close to him would know if he has faith or not
I’m not exactly sure having faith is a choice either, some people try and are not moved by the arguments. I don’t know if that was the case with norm. Either way I’m sure he wasn’t all or nothing and I don’t think he cared too much about being honest to the mainstream public
I never cry. Norm made me cry. I adored him. One of a kind. A 5 Star Comic.
I'm not sure you understand comedy if the metric you're applying to quantify comedic genius is crying
@@Thee-_-Outlierand I'm not sure you understand being a human being
Yes. Comedy is an art that can easily bring an appreciator to tears. @@user-vg3yc6gk5f
You're the one who's applying terms like "metric' and quantification! @@Thee-_-Outlier
@@Thee-_-Outlier now, for instance, if you were to die a slow and painful death, that should be tragic but I’d be laughing my ass off.
I'm 41. Norm is my favorite comedian ever. His dry sarcasm and deadpan delivery kill me every time. There has never been, and never will be anyone like him. He is in a class by himself.
@jvtc: My heart still hurts sooo bad, I will always cry when I see a piece of his work. Norm got me through a rough time, many times! The laughter is a Gift that I received and wasn’t able to reciprocate. I am forever thankful. What a beautiful man.
Such a great comment. Would be the same if u didn't mention ur age lmao. I'm 16 who cares lmao hahahaha lol 😅
I cried the day Norm died... I'm not the type to get overly attached to "celebrities", but I grew up with Norm, starting on his early days of SNL. He is and will be my favorite comedian of all time. I miss him very much, and rip off and tell his jokes at every opportunity. (I'm not a comic or anything, just in my daily life. And I always give him credit after I tell the joke.) Thanks much for this video.
People do indeed stand on the corner, often at large hardware stores, and people needing temporary help will pick them up for a day's work. It's probably not as common as it once was, but I heard about this going into the 2000s. Especially for undocumented people, who can't necessarily go through a labor agency.
Op, please rephrase your thoughts and don't say "Rip off" his jokes...because what you are doing is the antithesis of that.
You are paying loving homage to an incredible man you admire, possibly introducing his brilliance to others by quoting his jokes.
I, too, interject jokes and verbatim quotes from comedians, authors, hilarious streamers et al into conversations ~ where appropriate to the ongoing conversation ~ and I simply reference the originator of the work. Even if a friend or one of my sons (someone as yet not famous) has cracked me up, I take care to correct the misconception that a joke/quote or quip is original, ie my intellectual creation...as that sort of dishonesty is abhorrent to me.
I genuinely want to give credit to the brilliance of whomsoever CREATED those works, VOICED those thoughts...is responsible for evoking the genuine laughter in the FIRST place.
It is only fair and just to do so.
Me to.
@@mercsterit’s still quite common in most cities. Los Angeles you can have a whole crew in seconds at any Home Depot parking lot.
There was a time not too long ago where the Don Ohlmeyer’s of this world got to decide what content we got to watch. I’m glad that era is so far in our rear view mirror that most people reading this barely believe it’s true. This is brilliant.
I cannot thank you enough for making this tribute & documentary. This is fantastic, and I really appreciate your effort for Norm
I discovered Norm late, as in earlier in 2023 late! But I love his Non-PC humor. His OJ jokes were hysterical and I cried laughing! He said what everyone was thinking! And what beautiful eyes. ❤
Nice touch. It's like no one looked at him or what? I totally though the was hot when I was young... 😉
Excellent documentary on the most courageous comedian of all time. He was the best at doing what comics are supposed to do. Expose hypocrites, mock the powerful and make everyone laugh while they do it. All while staying humble. Norm was the smartest man in the room playing the dumbest man in the room. What a great guy.
This is what comedy is about, as you said, to ridicule the powerful and provide comfort to the downtrodden and no one before or since did it better than the great Norm
@@liljoe31Ricky Gervais and Bill Burr are pretty amazing at calling out hypocrisy but yes Norm was brilliant
This was a fantastic documentary. Thank you so much!
I first saw Norm Macdonald on the David Letterman show - I began watching in 1982. I didn't see Norm during his on SNL years. I rediscovered Norm in about 2015-2016 due to my son who'd become obsessed with stand-up comedy and Norm was his favorite comic. Norm, 31 Aug 2018, was touring together with Colin Quinn so we drove about 8 hours to see them.
We arrived early and I saw Norm walk through the 350 seat auditorium and said, "Hello." He invited us (Will was in the bathroom) to a pre-show event for earlybirds. Later we got to meet Norm and Colin and get photographed with them. Norm signed Will's copy of Norm's memoir. Norm was very gracious. The was great. But I remembered thinking how old and tired he looked, compared to just a few years earlier - he had just three years left. Now two years after his death I'm so grateful for RUclips and productions like this for keeping his life's work and story available. I'm also grateful that my son and I got to see him.
I am a huge norm fan being a teen in the 90's. You found the best clips to use and have put them together in a succinct fashion that told his story so well. A lot of info about his early years I didn't know and frankly the best documentary on him I've seen.
I agree! I love that you properly let the oj clips keep going to really drive home just how incessant he was with them lol.
Yes, a great tribute and a story masterfully told.
I met Norm once in early 2000's He was a genuinely kind, friendly person with an amazing smile and sparkle in his eyes like you'd imagine Santa clause would have if he were real. Have been a fan of his since the 90's. Only famous persons death that I feel like I actually mourned...Such a special man..nobody will ever have his type of delivery again on this planet I'm afraid..What a star RIP Norm
Like Santa Claus! That’s perfect
Do you own a dog house or something?
This sounds like chat gpt
I met him in 2017 in San Jose. He was very polite and kind.
@@Antibong sorry, not gay enough.
The clip of Norm talking about Bob Hope was phenomenal. I feel like I understand Norm's comedy even more after listening to that.
his views on Rodney Dangerfield are equally good
BOB HOPE's brother?
BON?
One of the HOPE twins..
BON AND BONNIE..
I do eclair!
@@robertsprouse9282 the good Hope
Norm and his Mum being so funny together was sweet. It's clear to see where he got it. I feel so badly for her, losing her son.
Norm was a legend. As a comedy connoisseur I consider him one of the prime indulgences for a giggle glutton.
You don’t own a dog house do you?
@@Cam-ws1mcjust a apple I put in my mouth and then say oink
You're an idiot
Norm is a legend legends never die
What a well written comment. Cheers, a legend.
A beautiful and sincere man
Rest in peace
I could go on and on about how great Norm was, but I’ll keep it short and just say the video was beautifully done. Fantastic job.
Norm's last performance on Letterman was brilliant....especially the part about the pictures of old, and the multitude of ways to take pics now.
I loved his comedy so much. I saw him in Vegas in 2018, and you could tell by his demeanor that he was not feeling well. Rest in peace Norm.
Just as Norm describes Letterman, I saw and repeated Norm jokes as a child. I miss his voice dearly. I’ve emotionally tied Norm’s death and COVID together as a sad period of us losing touch with each other.
I understand the truth now Norm. It’s going real fast these days
I love how you just let the OJ Simpson bits go from beginning to end! lol
A very well made and touching tribute to the greatest comedian the world has ever seen. Thank you for making this
The clip with him and David Letterman had me choke up a bit. He didn't tell anyone outside of his family the path he was on. How profound it must have been for him to have that moment. Heavy.
The way people grew up in the old days is like living on another planet. I wish i asked my grandfather more questions when i had the chance. Rest in peace Norm McDonald!
Idk why I'm linking this, but you may enjoy these two documentaries. Gives a glimpse into another reality that was more common back in the day
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ruclips.net/video/01AeCHRNxkI/видео.html
Yes people over 45 years old are lucky to have seen a better world
Watch old tv and movies, read old books. It's still all out there to be experienced. I know it sounds stupid. But it's all we can do at this point, I was born in the mid 70s. So it wasn't all that long ago in my opinion. It never seemed all that old fashioned to me until very recently. Whatever has happened over the course of the last several years has done an amazing job of destroying whatever good feelings of the past still remained. My only solace will now be moving to some small town with a small population, if I can even pull it off financially. Living anywhere near a city is dystopian at this point. Values are gone. Neighborly friendliness is gone. Crime is rampant. Crie is somehow allowed to thrive. Certain groups are protected while destroying society right out in the open. I don't understand it. Look how many thriving churches a community has. Then look at how good the school district is, whether you have kids or not. Those are good indicators of a value based society. We can get those same feelings back again. But we have to call out things that aren't morally right, and stop accepting them as simply tolerable differences.
Norm impacted my life in a way that has usually been reserved for people I've known personally. Having his life's work accessible through youtube is so fortunate.
Thanks to RUclips content like this a became a huge Norm fan about 6 years ago. When the news headline of his death popped up on my phone it felt like I lost a friend. Norm was a great source of happiness for many.
Norm was my favorite person in the world. He was obviously brilliant, funny and kind. But he had a way of making you feel like he was talking to you personally. The only famous person I truly miss.
Norm is my all time hero. Thank you for this.
The David letterman speech at the end will always be such a beautiful and endearing moment between these two and of norm.
I find it touching that so many people who never knew, nor ever will, sadly, know him personally have been affected by Norm passing. Documentaries, tributes, people posting old interviews and clips of his set. Lori Jo is still posting on his behalf, and that's a kindness that reaches all his fans, still. So terrible, to mourn a loved one, but norm is mourned by those who's lives he touched through his brief celebrity. He was recognized in life as a comedy genius, he's now remembered as a comedy legend. Bless you norm, and bless you fans.
You are so right! Thank you for those kind words... We miss Norm so much.
That was a beautiful video. I enjoyed watching Norm. He was always good at telling stories. The last Letterman show he did was so touching. It made me cry to see him get emotional, to say goodbye to the show, and really say goodbye without really saying it. Poor guy. Wish he could live longer. The world still needs his sense of off-the-wall humor.
This channel is vastly underrated. Well done as always!
I’m from Australia and I’ve never heard of this guy before..but damnnnn he’s good looking!
Norm was the funniest man on earth while he was here. We could all learn a thing or two about humility from him. ❤
If Norm was the funniest, then why didn't he ever succeed in comedy after SNL?
Because the general public is pretty stupid, most of his jokes went straight over their heads.
Also because he didn't play the Hollywood game, like most LA trash. He wasn't afraid to make people uncomfortable either.
@@gussygoro2469 if you're funny every time you're in the public eye how can you say he didn't succeed i comedy
@@gussygoro2469straight up retarded take
@@ashley3kexactly. Edgy and right wing. Never afraid to say what he wanted so in other words Hollywood poison and that's why we love him
That Final Letterman routine often made me tear up, even before he died. That shit is even more powerful now.
Thanks for the insight about his dad’s politics. Provides inside to why Norm was viscerally conservative but culturally enigmatic.
Well put...
As someone fortunate enough to call Norm a friend or at least a good buddy, I can tell you that in real life away from the cameras, Norm was a great guy and 100% as funny without fail. Hell be missed.
Have any Norm stories you can share?
@studiomacleod - I was always struck by the vaunted Dennis Miller's admiration for Norm. Listening to Dennis it seemed he would just collapse into giggles at the very mention of Norm's name. That just seemed so sweet to me.
Am I reading this right @studiomccleod?
Either way, RIP Norm. You are loved.
So sorry for your loss
The most generous person ever.
I met him in 2011 when I had just turned 21. Went to Vegas … was there for 2 weeks by myself before my friend and her fat boyfriend stole my hotel room.
I found a place called the Double Down online.. so of course nothing bad could ever happen to me .. young blonde chick from California… so I went by myself.
All the sudden I hear in my ear “you’re sitting in someone’s seat… a real bad guy… hes going to get really upset if he sees you in this seat right here”
It was a guy… tall, blue eyes , dark hair, and a suit.
His smile made me smile.
“I’ll make sure nothing happens to you”
I was so young I didn’t know who he was… I didn’t even care. Said he was a radio personality… I assumed that meant a radio DJ… said he did the voice of death on family guy, and I said that’s cool.
I’ve never been one to care about stuff like that. All I knew is I wanted to hang out with this fella .
We talked about my favorite guy at the time Hunter S Thompson, childhood hero.
He took me to the flamingo and allowed me to throw little umbrellas at him all night. Pulled me off a chain link fence outside Caesar’s palace… I got pretty drunk.
To this day that was the best night of my life.
While sitting in the back seat of the Benz as the driver took us around town… we laughed…a lot. He actually knew I was joking.
As a woman with a dark sense of humor, most people don’t know I’m joking. This guy did.. and I read him my fake twitter account and he laughed .. told me he’d never met a girl like me in his life … that i neeeded to be careful, but I could do anything I wanted in this world.
I had a 1 1/2 yr old son at the time, and he told me. “Hey. Marry me. You can have that apartment right up there “ and pointed to some building … “raise your son, live your own life. Seems like everything gets taken from you… and you’re going to lose your son to these people “ (I did. Family stole my son)
I got scared.
I didn’t know who he was. I didn’t know why he was being so nice to me. I’ve had a hard life.
I got cold feet and driver dropped me off at my hotel finally because he had to go because he had a thing in LA.
Gave me a poker chip and a card with his number and said “call me when you figure it out”
Well … life happened and I didn’t figure it out … not until like 4 years ago.
Shame…
If only i had a Time Machine…
Fuck!
Oh well.
This is the best Norm documentary I’ve seen so far 🙏
Norm was the one guy that could elevate my mood no matter what . The best thing about him though was he somehow through all his sarcastic sardonic crazy humor always touched my heart you could just feel the genuine beauty in his soul
You did a great job with this tribute! I wish we had him for a few more years :(
He lives on in every fans heart. I wish I was able to see a show or even meet him. I like to think he left us when he wanted to just like we laughed when he wanted us to.
Norm's family all have natural comedic timing. The few appearances of his son and mother we've seen show an effortless sense of humor and delivery timing
Very well done, very comprehensive. I've been waiting for something like this. You spent so long on the OJ jokes I forgot I was watching a documentary for a while, but that's OK because I enjoyed all of them. Great job wading through Norm's public misdirection and contradictory statements about his personal life to try to piece together as much truth as possible.
I am a qualified lesbian too
@@ijustdidahugeshithow do you qualify as a lesbian? Was it a rigorous tryout with many competitors? How many didn’t qualify and what made you stand out to be selected?
Norm was genius on the Bob Saget Roast. Other comedians tried to roast him and he sat there reading a newspaper, occasionally peeking around it like a dad at breakfast. He was unroastable. 💜
That was well done. Thank you for immortalizing the greatest comedian of all time. I had the pleasure of meeting him on two different occasions, he was also a great human being.
"The only thing an old man can tell a young man is that it goes fast. Real fast. If you're not careful, it's too late. Of course, the young man will never understand this truth."
This hits hard at my age, Norm. Real hard. It's overwhelmingly sad and terrifying. Death is actually real. The end of all earthly experience, relationships, hopes for the future. Sights, sounds, and smells that bring you home. Youth. Memories. Loving embraces. They are all gone as we leave and are long forgotten. It's unbearable.
Norm’s style and sense of humor caught my attention the first time I saw him on SNL, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. Thank you so much for the time and effort you’ve put it into this fantastic documentary. I haven’t really grieved since I heard that he died, but this video brought back lots of memories and laughter. No, life today is not easy without Norm around to keep it real, but the world is a funnier place for having him while we did. Tonight, I cried for almost as long as I laughed when he told the joke about the moth going to the podiatrist. Thanks for everything and God bless you, Turd Ferguson.
I enjoyed Dennis Miller, but Norm (with Jim Downey) was the GOAT for Weekend Update.
Not only he was the greatest comic of all times but more importantly he had a beautiful soul,character and set of values. He will always be missed.
May God bless his soul. Amen
OMG OMG OMG I have been scouring the internet for months trying to find a doc about Norm. Thank you so much! I’m dying to know about his early life.
There is many. You obviously didn't even look
I'm from New Zealand. I found Norm and Chris Farley seeing them both in Sandler movies. I started watching Norms interviews online and loved his bravery of telling a long story with a fall flat ending. His art was for his amusement first and he got such joy from it. I became such a fan that I brought his book and you really get a insight of how clever he was. It's written so beautifully, though it feels like it gets kinda rushed at the end. Now we know how sick he was maybe that was why. But I'd recommend it still. RIP Norm. Like many others I wish you were till here.
Norm is around now more than ever. Continues to inspire even in his death. Love you forever, Normie.
One of my favorite clips is when he makes the “Chairman of the Bored” joke. I wish clips from his stand-up show just before the lockdown were included. “At least we all know how we’re going to die now”.
This was very good friend. Thank you!
there are too many shitty fake documentary youtubers out there. That being said, this video was a genuine love letter to Norm and well crafted. Ofc I've seen all these clips before but I liked seeing them again the context of your narrative. Good shit bro
He did a great job of not interrupting or editing too much while showing the clips. Especially the Conan spot. I actually saw that the night it aired, and it's one of my favorite talk show moments of all time.
This documentary revealed some interesting insights I was unaware of in Norm’s life. He really was a comedy legend who upped the anti when he wanted and played it cool against the wishes of others. I don’t get into the lives of celebrity culture stuff much, but this presentation was tastefully done, well narrated and paid homage to Norm. Since his passing, I occasionally go back through a lot of his routines, to marvel at what an absolute character he was. It’s kind of therapeutic.
Thanks for the video. Much appreciated. As a cancer survivor I really appreciate it all the more. Keeping it real and faith in God is what sustains me. It sounds like Norm had his introspective moments along life's journey.
This is amazing, man. I knew Norm and I loved his comedy before he died, but I didn't notice how profoundly smart he was until he was gone. His book is one of the most fascinating things I've ever read. It really shows he was into Russian literature. I hope someday we get a good biography about him, he was the greatest.
norms said himself.. no one ever wants to listen to a smart comedian
Great quote
Eloquently said.
Perhaps YOU should write a biography. ❤
Based on your recommendation, Op, I Googled to order Norm's book & discovered there are not a few biographies existing.
The key thing YOU wrote was a GOOD biography and I have no idea if any of these books are, in fact, well written and researched, nor expressed in a way to be engaging and immersive.
Those who feel genuine respect and admiration for an individual, who are PASSIONATE about a given subject are motivated to create a work which is a true and loving tribute to an individual...you could create a work no other could.
Very much correct. His book is a work of genius. The very concept of it only Norm could create. Its hysterically funny but a truly fascinating glimpse into a deeply closeted mind.
@@jasonjlloyd The third to last chapter, which is not the last chapter in the whole book, but the final chapter, really is an emotional roller coaster. I unironically think about that chapter like once every two weeks or something.
Also, funnily enough, would any of you believe if I said I discovered Norm through a video from PewDiePie in 2017?
Do we NEED sub-titles? People can't understand poor Norm just talking? Another Canadian hero! 🇨🇦 Great video.
Thank you for this. I didn't think it was possible for my love for Norm to deepen but it just did. Isn't it weird how you can love someone you've never met? Or maybe it's the most human thing there is.
I fully understand what you are saying!
Bless you for this beautiful tribute. He ever was, and ever will be a beautiful soul, and will continue to touch our hearts in the guise of comedy.
This is a great documentary. Plenty of awesome content and facts that even the most ardent Norm fan may not know. And most importantly, your narration was not intrusive. You gave a brief cue, and the history took over. It's time for RUclips to give out awards for supreme content. You have my vote.
I am a qualified lesbian too
I'll just like this instead of writing something very similar.
@@christopheresson3158 I am a woman
@@ijustdidahugeshita woman who doesn’t own a dog house
I loved Norm McDonald. What joy he brought all of us with his unique brand of humor. I went to see his shows a couple of times and was never disappointed. His appearances on talk shows were legendary. And his stand-up routine on David Letterman's last show may have been his best performance ever. I miss him so much. Tears are in my eyes just writing this comment. Norm will always be my favorite. Rest in peace, Norm.
There's no one to step into his shoes. He was unique in every way. What a blessing to have enjoyed his humor. He always makes me laugh. Thank God we have video of his antics. Love the guy, the most courageous humorist ever. Very reminiscent of Mark Twain. ✨✨✨
Surprised I haven't seen this until now. Congrats on a very well done documentary of a Canadian comedic legend.
Very well done biography about one of the greats of modern comedy. Was fortunate enough to see Norm perform in 2019 & he spent the first 10 minutes complaining about his health..but everyone literally assumed it was part of his act. As unique a comedic voice as any in the last 40 years, and missed by one and all.
Beautiful job on this documentary. I feel like there were so many great comics throughout the decades but truly I don’t think there have been any more funny and more beloved than the one and only Norm Macdonald.
Norm's comedy was an acquired taste. When I first saw him on SNL I remember thinking "this guy is totally NOT funny." It wasn't until later that I started to realize he WAS funny, but in a very unique and unconventional way. After that, he became one of my favorites and I couldn't get enough of him.
Norms Comedy Central gig was awesome. I watched every episode. I kept waiting on a second season that never appeared.
That was the most thorough and concise videos I have ever seen on Norm- and I am pretty sure I have seen them all! Amazing job, Ben Hope! That was an amazing tribute and a true labor of love. Thank you for creating that for all of us Norm Fans.
PS. I'd love to get a list of all the videos that you referenced within your video as there were many I had never seen before. Even a shared Google Doc would be cool!
Norm had one beautiful smile.
This is very well done, I can tell the folks that put this together love him as do we.
Norm is so famous for those SNL "news" clips, I don't think the most popular ones are as funny as these! Thanks for this content 🥰
This was very well done. Norm was such a different comic. It was rarely about the joke, but the delivery. His mark on the art of comedy will not be forgotten. RIP you old chunk of coal.
A diamond by now.
RIP Norm.
Thank you for putting that together. I'm disappointed that you did not share Norm"s interview w/Larry King, when Norm mention that Christianity made the most sense to him.
Never thought id truely miss a man who ive never even met in the physical form. Proof that our spirit is alive long after were no longer walkn the earth…if you listened to Norm from the beginning of his career up until his last goodbye show n actually paid attention to what he tried to relay to us theres so much wisdom in 95% of his words…love the ones around you without judgement because every single one of us have secrets that were not proud of. Try to accumulate as little regret as possible n dont be afraid to fail. Failing is actually a building block to success. Miss you Turd Furgesson !!!
What a gift we got to observe. A flawed, kind, intelligent, loving man who spread love and was funny as helll - no one funnier. I’m not sad anymore - but grateful I lived to observe him.
just here because Im missing Norm MacDonald..like all of you. God bless ya Norm.
Very well made. What a genius he was. I found it so moving that he spent his last days with his mother.
His 80 year old mom had to take care of HIM....again. How heartbreaking it must have been for her.
Excellent documentary, man! Keep up the fantastic work 👍
That was one hour well spent. Thank you for putting together this beautiful documentary of my favorite comedian, Norm McDonald. May he rest in peace 🙏
A beautiful tribute for a beautiful man. Thank you very much for this.
Great work here. Norm was fearless and one of the best. Miss him terribly. He gave us a great gift with his live show before he passed.
Godspeed, Norm! Hands down..the best! When he and Dennis Miller got together...Dennis being so cerebral and Norm.... playing to simple guy. Pure magic!
Profound and beautiful tribute to the uniqueness and rarity of Mr. Norm MacDonald R.I.P.