This is an underrated way to perform an interview, just let people flesh out their thoughts into something that makes sense, instead of stressing and interjecting every 10 seconds.
@buckeyesfan2222 Yea.. it's annoying how often interviewers who don't know Norm, interrupt him because they prematurely judge where he's going and try to redirect. Norm sets a foundation to make insightful points, which can't be answered quickly. She probably already knows what he's going to say anyway.
Norm’s observation about doing impressions is superb: “You have to like the character” - and if you have contempt for the person you are portraying, it doesn’t work. He articulated something I always knew was off but couldn’t define.
So true. I also couldn't figure why I had a visceral dislike for Baldwin's Trump impression, but Norm was spot on about Baldwin's contempt which exuded from his portrayal.
@@wr6079 alec is great at impressions. his impression was of how he saw trump and it meshes with how many see trump. the impression was to insult trump and show him as the clown he is. Baldwin was basically insulting trump with that impression.
Hey, if one one ponders what that means 'Norm truly is one in a million'...and that saying was truth... well, then there must be over 7000 Norms still out there! Don't blame me for that idea, blame Ralph.
What a guy. Norm is one of those people that is seeing twice as much looking half as often. He's the guy in the room watching and learning when nobody realizes it. He's of keen intellect and measured judgment. A real thinker. And a fine human being.
that "I love you Joyce" has stuck with me ever since I saw this interview. So much so, I had to come back to it. I think every fan of Norm can feel it a little more now
@@jeffreyamster6020 I think Norm might find some humor in it if he was still here. It wasn't a joke, but it's a bit funny to see news guests and hosts saying "I love you." And the way he takes humor into the conversational makes me think he would laugh at the idea of using a TV show to call a relative.
Can you miss someone who you never really paid a lot of attention to? I wish that I could claim to have been a big Norm MacDonald fan, but I was not. But after his death, I have been watching clips and tributes to him and realize that we lost a giant. He was brilliant, hilarious, and unique. Both an old-fashioned comic along the lines of Rickles and Dangerfield as well as cutting edge and current. He has some amazingly intelligent things to say here about the nature of comedy and the juncture of politics, imitation, and humor.
Dude ! You coudn't have said it better. I have known of him but didnt really pay too much attention. Funny how someone in a different part of the world is doing or thinking the same thing as you... although 8 months later
"Nothing looks dumber than if you parody self-parody". So true. This guy has a science of comedy. I would like to take that class in university with Norm as lecturer.
@@Eralen00 He was definitely a comedian’s comedian. Audiences didn’t always understand his humor but there was genius. & sadly sometimes genius isn’t always recognized in its own lifetime.
"Norm was pressured"- Doubt it. "Trump bashing"- I'd hardly call it that. "Wanted to roast Hillary Clinton more"- If he did, he would've, but I'm pretty sure it falls into that category of low hanging fruit which he _actually_ said something about. I really think you should re-watch the video while not trying to graft your biases onto the man.
WTF. I thought this was the stupidest interview ever. What interesting points? He rambled on and said nothing. totally incoherent. What was that story about asking donald for his picture even about? He says trump didn't want to be president. He says you got to be humble to be funny and donald is really funny but not humble more like a wwf wrestler. A total contradiction. You cant do a good impression if you don"t like some one etc etc. If you want to do smart comedy you got to stay away from trump. What is he even saying? I'ts like he was stoned or had never been on TV before. Trudeau the father was more funny than Trudea the sun? I was an adult though both and well maybe but his father wasn't known for his sence of humor so what is that comment about what relevance did it have to what ever pint he was trying to make?
@drew. The pic issue was this. Norm asks trump for a Pic. Trump says sure Norm. Whilst he said sure he was already being escorted by the secret service into an elevator. The Sure Norm remark was sarcasm but not meant to be humiliating because he knows who Norm is. That was his whole narrative about sarcasm and how people miss the sarcastic remarks and take a comment literally. Do you remember during one of his hall meetings a baby kept crying and instead of the parents taking the baby out of the room they continued to sit there. Trump remarked.. its ok all are welcomed and went on a little about the tot crying. That was sarcasm. Trump is a very sarcastic individual but not in a way to humiliate people. Some people get it some don't. I still support the man.
Comedian/Roaster Jeff Ross said, "You only roast people you love." If you feel contempt or hate for the person you're roasting, it bleeds into the material and completely changes the tone of the act. Removes the all important sense of "all in good fun" Don Rickles could say anything to anyone and no one ever got mad, because there was no malice behind it.
He was so earnest and sincere but, with a wry smile to a crooked grin. Never once, an imposter. He will forever be appreciated for being his authentic self. ❤️
I love everything about this interview. Norm’s thoughtful and sober takes on things, answering when his phone rings, the words of familial affection towards the interviewer. I hope when I’m older O have this kind of energy
Nah, she knows him well. Certainly well enough to know what you are putting on the line when you interview Norm MacDonald on tv. I think she was loving it
Behind this man's eyes he is always laughing. Inwardly he seems to be laughing even when he is not joking. I think it's a lovely quality. And it is not cynical. He's like the Buddha or the Hindu god of laughter, or something.
I’m guilty as well. I think in these days of attention deficit disorder, you want the punchlines coming fast, with him it was more a languid stroll on the beach instead of a sprint. But when you take the time, and know him, it’s more than worth it
Idiots definitely. But to be fair, at least they were smart enough to refrain from having a go at Norm for calling them idiots (it wouldn't be a career-friendly move to identify oneself as a deer and declare it hunting season while grazing Norm's happy hunting grounds!).
He really understood the technicalities of comedy. Letterman was the same way. Conan, too. I think they just understand comedy on almost a mathemtical level.
Why would you want to have a beer with someone that could be President? When you have the most difficult job in the world, with a lot of responsibilities, I don’t care if you’re relatable or not, just do your job. That’s it. Watching this, for someone who is known to play on the edge with his comedy, I’m surprised how soft Norm was on Trump. I thought someone like Norm who was incredibly perceptive, would have seen right through him.
TheAlibabatree yeah, Sam harris has his moments, he can be funny. The late night hosts are just unwatchable imo. Imdoht know how ppl can handle that level of snark.
Tim W H Yeah, i really dont know what happened these last few years. All the greats left: Letterman, Ferguson, Stewart. And got replaced by some of the most unfunny humans on the planet. I guess we still have Conan, but he's become a shadow of his former self.
This was a great interview. I think his demeanor was very honest and real. You can tell they both had genuine affection for one and other. Lastly, Joyce looks like a natural beauty.
This interview really shows how deceptively intelligent Norm is. He's no idiot at all, in fact he probably understands politics better than the news agencies that report on it. I especially love his objectivity in this interview with his outright refusal to pick sides. I wish more people in the world would be able to follow his example and be a little more diplomatic in responding to issues affecting the world.
Norm, former lumberjack and now comedy legend, being interviewed on Canadian television by his sister-in-law while wearing a Habs cap and answering his cell phone and it's all good fun. THAT..is why I love this country!!!
It's so calming to know that there are human beings out there who can actually have a rational and sane opinion of Donald Trump. God bless you Norm Macdonald!
So were the Clintons and OJ. But Norm had zero difficulty or criticism of that humor then. I guess things changed for Norm when it became his boy in the dunk-tank.
Yes I was very surprised by his intelligence and dedication to answering honestly..His comedy was so low ball that I just assumed he wasn't that intelligent....I never understood the wide appeal for him....but i now find me watching a ton of clips about him....possibly because i'm trying to figure out why he was so loved.
Yeah, I could have a beer with that guy. Shoe in for a father. I want him as my President tho, can you imagine him just endlessly crackin wise on the world stage, really getting to the meat of the issue of the day. We'd be in the bar watching the ol news on the boob tube and you'd be all "that's my dad!" Great fake memories 🍻
This is a GREAT interview. He’s doing it as a fault to Joyce, but it’s GREAT. He is more himself here than any other interview I’ve seen, and it’s a wonderful insight into his real self.
My favorite is when he tells her he loves her. Knowing he had cancer I could feel his reaching out for her to know he meant it. So genuine. Despite his career of thumbing his nose at power and political correctness Norm had a unique humanity built on his commitment to being honest, even when it hurt.
I feel so melancholy when I come back to this. The utter joy of talking with her brother in law, and thinking of her and the rest of his family’s pain being of an equal magnitude. Just a gut punch.😢
Joyce certainly knew Norm was battling with cancer, that's something that has to be realized in the deep background. As the wife of Norm's brother there is no way she didn't. Norm was able to continue battling for 3 more years but was already under the spell of cancer for 6 at this point.
A quote from Norm (paraphrased by me) was that when someone dies fighting a terminal disease it is a draw! The disease died too. One did not beat the other. The disease only wins if the person quits fighting.
Gotta love this. Can sense he was trying to be on his best behaviour just for his sister in law…Lo and behold he gets a phone call and answers it on air. No matter the setting or situation Norm will be Norm and that’s why he’s the best. I’m sure his family and friends miss him dearly, as do we (his fans).
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This is an underrated way to perform an interview, just let people flesh out their thoughts into something that makes sense, instead of stressing and interjecting every 10 seconds.
really true, good interviewer
there is no doubt about it that THIS is the way to interview, no matter who it is, thank you for pointing that out.
It's actually profound when you realize this
@buckeyesfan2222 Yea.. it's annoying how often interviewers who don't know Norm, interrupt him because they prematurely judge where he's going and try to redirect. Norm sets a foundation to make insightful points, which can't be answered quickly. She probably already knows what he's going to say anyway.
Sure. When you’re interviewing your comedian brother-in-law.
Norm’s observation about doing impressions is superb: “You have to like the character” - and if you have contempt for the person you are portraying, it doesn’t work.
He articulated something I always knew was off but couldn’t define.
So true. I also couldn't figure why I had a visceral dislike for Baldwin's Trump impression, but Norm was spot on about Baldwin's contempt which exuded from his portrayal.
@@wr6079 I get it and Norm was just brilliant and it was a great observation, but the contempt matched my own so I didn’t mind it.
@@wr6079 alec is great at impressions. his impression was of how he saw trump and it meshes with how many see trump. the impression was to insult trump and show him as the clown he is. Baldwin was basically insulting trump with that impression.
@@marianneharms5836 - we have contempt for you, too. 🙄🤢🤮
Love Norm! Rest In Peace! See you in Heaven! 💖🙏🤗🇺🇸
This is probably Norm at his most genuine & unironic state; it's probably because he's being interviewed by a family member.
Lucky family. I wish my family reunions were this civil and pleasant :-(
He is like this allot you just have to look really hard for it
Awkward moment on international television lol
Yes, it's a shame. I wish I hadn't been able to see his real self.
@@DrSnook why? He's awesome on and off the stage.
Sympathies to Joyce, Neil and all of Norm’s family. He was the best and will be missed very much!
Amen
Norm was great
@Repent!. there is a reason you ONLY have "3" subscribers
Amen
@Repent!. please stop preaching at me online. My dad was a preacher sigh
The love you can see with Joyce and her brother-in-law Norm, is so heart warming.
Well done Norm. You are one in a million.
I agree. I'm so happy that Norm told her he loved her and she did the same even though they both knew it wasn't "professional".
Hey, if one one ponders what that means 'Norm truly is one in a million'...and that saying was truth... well, then there must be over 7000 Norms still out there! Don't blame me for that idea, blame Ralph.
"More difficult for Good comedians and way easier for Bad comedians" That's is spectacularly accurate.
Go watch the video again. Norm explains it.
AKA all late night hosts.
Cough... Jimmy, blackface Jimmy, Trevor Noah, Colbert..... cough
Incredible smart
BRILLIANT!
What a guy. Norm is one of those people that is seeing twice as much looking half as often. He's the guy in the room watching and learning when nobody realizes it. He's of keen intellect and measured judgment. A real thinker. And a fine human being.
Well said!
And an old chunk of coal
@@alexk6343 I came here to write that haha
@@alexk6343 perfect
There's a real stream of consciousness going on here
that "I love you Joyce" has stuck with me ever since I saw this interview. So much so, I had to come back to it. I think every fan of Norm can feel it a little more now
same
Also same
Same
Me too! I thought of that when I heard the bad news.
It teared me up🥲.
"Nothing looks dumber than parodying self parody. You really get caught not understanding" Brilliant.
Nailed it!
@Repent!. That reminds me of that tragedy... Of nine eleven
Thinking the exact same! So true!
I miss Norm so much... We lost a legend...😢
"Justin doesn't seem to have inherited his father's flinty intellect." So off-hand, but so precise and spot-on.
Dumb as a box of River rocks in other comedic intellect .
His “father “
When he said, “I love you Joyce.” Lots of undertones of sincerity.
With Norm's passing, him telling his Sister-In-Law that he loves her might be the saddest moment in the history of television.
@@jeffreyamster6020 I think Norm might find some humor in it if he was still here. It wasn't a joke, but it's a bit funny to see news guests and hosts saying "I love you." And the way he takes humor into the conversational makes me think he would laugh at the idea of using a TV show to call a relative.
He never used I love you loosely ,when he said it he really meant it.
I remember this interview like the day of yesterday. It's special all the way.
@@jacksemenoff2148 he loved his big bro and that affection definitely passed over to his wife as well.
Norm's eyes never ever stopped sparkling. 1/2 mischief and 1/2 heart. We miss you Norm.
Absolutely!
Can you miss someone who you never really paid a lot of attention to? I wish that I could claim to have been a big Norm MacDonald fan, but I was not. But after his death, I have been watching clips and tributes to him and realize that we lost a giant. He was brilliant, hilarious, and unique. Both an old-fashioned comic along the lines of Rickles and Dangerfield as well as cutting edge and current. He has some amazingly intelligent things to say here about the nature of comedy and the juncture of politics, imitation, and humor.
Dude ! You coudn't have said it better. I have known of him but didnt really pay too much attention. Funny how someone in a different part of the world is doing or thinking the same thing as you... although 8 months later
Same here
Welcome to the Norm club bud.
Same
Same here, I only discovered him during the pandemic. And that was the best thing that happened to me in that time :)
This is an extremely sharp man.
"Nothing looks dumber than if you parody self-parody". So true. This guy has a science of comedy. I would like to take that class in university with Norm as lecturer.
I love that he answered his phone on live TV while being interviewed by his sister-in-law, even after she asked him not to.
he does that often. Part of the humor.
I bet he had that call planned 😄
I love her big grin. Took it all in stride. She was used to him :)
@@giovanna722 You have to get used to Norms personality and humour, just an amazing guy truly a great guy.
Jon Lovitz said that if Norm was told not to do something he would do it.
What a sweet guy ... tells his sister-in-law he loves her at the end. Not too many folks would take the time to say that on the tv.
one of his sign offs is saying i love you to the camera or crowd but this one did seem a bit sweeter
Yeah! Canadia baby!
Canadians are pretty nice people
Ahh, so that's how he got booked.
She's a hot sister-in-law.
So underrated, brilliant and already has aged like fine wine. McDonald was one of a kind and it sucks that he's gone.
😪💔
Macdonald, just fixing the spelling error. Somehow I only just heard of him after his death. Shame on me
Underrated when? Everyone has been calling him a genius and one of the funniest comedians of all time. Show me where he's underrated.
@@Eralen00 He was fired from SNL for not being funny. I’d called that underrated.
@@Eralen00 He was definitely a comedian’s comedian. Audiences didn’t always understand his humor but there was genius. & sadly sometimes genius isn’t always recognized in its own lifetime.
The older I get the more I appreciate Norm MacDonald.
This is treasure! What a gem of an interview! I'm so happy to have seen this side of Norm. Thank you. And my prayers are with you, Joyce.
"People hated Hillary so much that they voted for someone they hated more."
That's Mark Twain quality genius
It's a total paradox if you think about it.
Good analogy, Joe!
@@dannyapeshit It's not really a paradox at all
@@kourii Let me guess, you think Hilary is the devil.
@@dannyapeshit nope, 0 for 3, bud. After you look up what a paradox is I'd love to hear how that said anything about my opinion on Hillary*
I really enjoyed this interview, he touched on some interesting points. Love listening to this intelligent, humble and funny guy
The CTV "thing" is Norms sister in law.
"Norm was pressured"- Doubt it. "Trump bashing"- I'd hardly call it that. "Wanted to roast Hillary Clinton more"- If he did, he would've, but I'm pretty sure it falls into that category of low hanging fruit which he _actually_ said something about. I really think you should re-watch the video while not trying to graft your biases onto the man.
WTF. I thought this was the stupidest interview ever. What interesting points? He rambled on and said nothing. totally incoherent. What was that story about asking donald for his picture even about? He says trump didn't want to be president. He says you got to be humble to be funny and donald is really funny but not humble more like a wwf wrestler. A total contradiction. You cant do a good impression if you don"t like some one etc etc. If you want to do smart comedy you got to stay away from trump. What is he even saying? I'ts like he was stoned or had never been on TV before. Trudeau the father was more funny than Trudea the sun? I was an adult though both and well maybe but his father wasn't known for his sence of humor so what is that comment about what relevance did it have to what ever pint he was trying to make?
Drew Cama don’t let Norms genius get you in a kerfuffle. Stick to the rivers and streams you’re used to stay out of the oceans.
@drew. The pic issue was this. Norm asks trump for a Pic. Trump says sure Norm. Whilst he said sure he was already being escorted by the secret service into an elevator. The Sure Norm remark was sarcasm but not meant to be humiliating because he knows who Norm is. That was his whole narrative about sarcasm and how people miss the sarcastic remarks and take a comment literally. Do you remember during one of his hall meetings a baby kept crying and instead of the parents taking the baby out of the room they continued to sit there. Trump remarked.. its ok all are welcomed and went on a little about the tot crying. That was sarcasm. Trump is a very sarcastic individual but not in a way to humiliate people. Some people get it some don't. I still support the man.
Comedian/Roaster Jeff Ross said, "You only roast people you love."
If you feel contempt or hate for the person you're roasting, it bleeds into the material and completely changes the tone of the act. Removes the all important sense of "all in good fun"
Don Rickles could say anything to anyone and no one ever got mad, because there was no malice behind it.
@@MaartenvanRossemLezingen "That's why I hate seeing folks like Ben Shapiro or Steven Crowder"
Fixed that for you.
@David McArdle I don't really know anything about them. "Fixed that for you" is a common joke.
@David McArdle they have awful views and espouse them as loudly as possible with as much confidence as they can muster
@@danielblatzanich2714 because they don't agree with you?
@@Elemiriel Your condescension isn't hidden and your bias is noted.
This is the most candid, sincere, and intelligent interview I've seen Norm give.
This is the most candid, sincere, and intelligent interview I've seen anyone give.
Yeah he's being a sweetheart here since she's his relative
@@gregorywilkinson5731 Imagine Norm being your brother in law. I never met the guy and I love him.
It’s his sister in law that’s probably why. You can see a lot of his real character when he decides who to speak to.
A rare glimpse into a great man’s heart, so refreshing. The I love you was so genuine
One of the most legendary comedians of all time. Still miss Chris Farley, just beginning to miss Norm.
Thanks Norm. You have always been a great comedian and human being.
He and Dennis Miller were the two best "Weekend Update" anchors.
He was the absolute best, condolences to you and your family.
He was so earnest and sincere but, with a wry smile to a crooked grin. Never once, an imposter. He will forever be appreciated for being his authentic self. ❤️
I love how he answered his phone. This guy was so genuine.
"I'm on the TEEvee!"
That one's an old running gag he used to do for years.
@@Fishdogpigsquirrel it’s from the view!!!
Joyce has such a beautiful and engaging smile. I could watch her all day.
His perspective on comedians saying “I hate Trump” needed to be said. Norm was fearless and exceptional.
I wanna have a beer with Norm.
Would you, though? I know I couldn't keep up with him.
I'd just shut up and listen
Norm hasn't had a drink in 5 years.
@@hayk3000 same
I want to marry him. It’s nigh on impossible to find a man that smart who also sees the world clearly.
Norm gets it dead on right at the beginning: "he doesn't seem to have inherited his father's flinty intellect".
I sincerely miss the guy
@@michaelquaid4679me too.
Rest in peace Norm. " Who needs a joke when you have the word crackwhore?"
This is a gem of an interview, thanks. Rest in peace, Norm
“Nobody would have a beer with Hillary Clinton”
Perfect.
Gravel so funny so true
A+
She'd probably drug my drink. No thank you.
I would beer and cyanid is the perfect combination for her...
Maybe a Shirley Temple
"Love you Joyce!" Love youtoo Bye bye.." what a unique and charming end to an interview
i keep replaying that part! So sweet!
I love everything about this interview. Norm’s thoughtful and sober takes on things, answering when his phone rings, the words of familial affection towards the interviewer. I hope when I’m older O have this kind of energy
His insight is what makes him such a great comedian.
I love the way she smiles. You can tell that she really finds him funny.
Yup. Thought that too.
Nah, she knows him well. Certainly well enough to know what you are putting on the line when you interview Norm MacDonald on tv. I think she was loving it
Yeah, she seemed to have a good sense of humor. She rolled with the cell phone thing really well lol.
i like this old battle axe
Her name is Joyce Napier. She's married to Norm's brother, Neil McDonald. He's literally family.
Rest in peace my friend ,I have watched every single performance ,long time fan ,I will miss you.
Behind this man's eyes he is always laughing. Inwardly he seems to be laughing even when he is not joking. I think it's a lovely quality. And it is not cynical. He's like the Buddha or the Hindu god of laughter, or something.
Twinkly eyes👏👏👏
@Mike Pondo Well we can at least agree that you’ve said enough.
Twinkly eyes and dimples. Always cute and charming!
Never appreciated how thoughtful and skilled he was in his craft when I was younger.
I’m guilty as well. I think in these days of attention deficit disorder, you want the punchlines coming fast, with him it was more a languid stroll on the beach instead of a sprint. But when you take the time, and know him, it’s more than worth it
Justin didn't inherit his fathers "Flinty intellect" . Nicely said.
Another common 1920's expression.
@Ivan Zhao long game huh
"Parodying self-parody" doesn't look good. Norm is a few levels above the idiots we have doing political comedy these days.
Idiots definitely. But to be fair, at least they were smart enough to refrain from having a go at Norm for calling them idiots (it wouldn't be a career-friendly move to identify oneself as a deer and declare it hunting season while grazing Norm's happy hunting grounds!).
He really understood the technicalities of comedy. Letterman was the same way. Conan, too. I think they just understand comedy on almost a mathemtical level.
"I gotta call you back man, I'm on the teevee, yeah I'm on the TV right now!"
And a phone with flip cover!!!
Nobody funnier than Norm!! NOBODy.
Rafi Ibn Ferdous I think it was one of those phone wallets for a smart phone, not a flip phone
Joshua Lloyd yeah! exactly what I mean flip cover for phone, not flip phone. Cheers
I agree
Of course he has to pronounce it differently to everyone "TEE vee", with the emphasis on the wrong syllable. Hilarious.
Dennis Miller, is that you? "This guys a freaking genius"
“Nobody wanted to have a beer with Hillary Clinton.” 😂🤣😂
VaughnJogVlog ....I would.
Who the hell would want to have a beer with you ?
Why would you want to have a beer with someone that could be President? When you have the most difficult job in the world, with a lot of responsibilities, I don’t care if you’re relatable or not, just do your job. That’s it. Watching this, for someone who is known to play on the edge with his comedy, I’m surprised how soft Norm was on Trump. I thought someone like Norm who was incredibly perceptive, would have seen right through him.
Great interview and love norm. Seems like a humble guy and realistic about a lot of things in life.
Norm: "I love you Joyce"
Cool family moment.
Top of mind for him.
Man I love Norm, genuine dude. So nice to see a celebrity not just brainlessly trashing Trump.
Nintendo Beyond Hey Josh! Funny to see you here! Norm is a legend, he's getting a show on Netflix and I'm really excited for it.
especially since Trump does it better.
Spot on, Norm!
Love Norm’s Burt Reynolds!
Love Norm. ❤️
Nintendo Beyond he's picking low hanging fruit, nothing clever there
Awesome interview! I love me some Norm, and Joyce knowing him gave this interview a level of intimacy rarely seen in journalism.
Honest to God question, how does Seth Meyers have his own show?
Mad Mardigan Seth Myers to comedy, is what Sam Harris is to comedy. Except Harris is sometimes funny.
TheAlibabatree yeah, Sam harris has his moments, he can be funny.
The late night hosts are just unwatchable imo. Imdoht know how ppl can handle that level of snark.
Tim W H Yeah, i really dont know what happened these last few years. All the greats left: Letterman, Ferguson, Stewart. And got replaced by some of the most unfunny humans on the planet. I guess we still have Conan, but he's become a shadow of his former self.
TheAlibabatree yeah, Stewart, thats the guy i was trying to think of. He was cool.
It's like they're a parody of themselves now.
TheAlibabatree oh is Conan still on? I thought he retired too lol I don't watch TV tho. Hes my fav host
"I love you Joyce." What a sweet guy Norm was.
yes very, it's his sister in law
"It's way easier for bad comedians" - so spot on!
I.e. Seth Myers
Trump supporters are just sensitive lol
@@danielmacneil1212 Dope.
This was a great interview. I think his demeanor was very honest and real. You can tell they both had genuine affection for one and other. Lastly, Joyce looks like a natural beauty.
We're lucky to have access to so many great Norm Macdonald videos on RUclips.
This interview really shows how deceptively intelligent Norm is. He's no idiot at all, in fact he probably understands politics better than the news agencies that report on it. I especially love his objectivity in this interview with his outright refusal to pick sides. I wish more people in the world would be able to follow his example and be a little more diplomatic in responding to issues affecting the world.
@@MaartenvanRossemLezingen OP is talking about the importance of impartiality.
Thank you NORM , FOR ALL THE ENTERTAINMENT .... LOVE AND MISS YOU BIG TIME
9:14 - "And then he would start a network or something . . . "
Nailed it.
Trump calling him during the interview, “don’t answer that question”
NOPE - def would have answered it, then!
Norm just explained that sarcasm doesn't work in print. But I heard it in you, or is that in me.
Aw, I love you Joyce! Very sweet. I think Norm is a class act.
This guy has one mood: funny
Norm is just a special guy, one of a kind
".....for idiots it's an easier time....." Truer words were never spoken.
it's like Monty Python, the episode where the guy pays for arguments but just gets a guy who contradicts. that's idiots who think they are smart.
@@tsuba14 Had completely forgotten that brilliant Python bit. Was brilliant, Thanks:)
His dry wit and intelligence will be missed. He was fantastic in Update, and remains my favorite anchor on that segment, as much as I like Tina Fey.
Beautiful interview. Norm is the most underrated comedian/writer. I would love to have a beer with that guy. He's a comedians comedian for sure
That was Adam Egret his sidekick on the phone. His job is to ruin all Norm's interviews.
BMAH I remember David Spade saying that, (actually phrased it as a question).
It bombed on The View and it bombed here.
He was calling from under the Queensboro Bridge.
His TRUSTY sidekick
Like the bird?
Norm, former lumberjack and now comedy legend, being interviewed on Canadian television by his sister-in-law while wearing a Habs cap and answering his cell phone and it's all good fun. THAT..is why I love this country!!!
How do you know he was a lumberjack?
hayk3000 he’s a Canadian man...he wasn’t a Mountie, so by deduction, he must have been a lumberjack. Simple logic.
@@Dude0000 You must be one of those professors of logic.
@@SeanKH19 yeah, I am. Do you have a doghouse?
@@Dude0000
Well...he has more teeth than scars
So that rules out professional hockey player
It's so calming to know that there are human beings out there who can actually have a rational and sane opinion of Donald Trump. God bless you Norm Macdonald!
That we elected a pro wrestler as president?
I hope you realize that Norm is on record saying that Trump is utterly despicable.
You definitely missed the point dude.
@@alecrosekrans when did he say tyhat
"I'm trying to stay away from it, because it's just low hanging fruit"
Well so was Bob Dole being old Normy
So were the Clintons and OJ. But Norm had zero difficulty or criticism of that humor then.
I guess things changed for Norm when it became his boy in the dunk-tank.
@@sunndog5715 OJ? Really? Lmao
Thanks for the unbiased sharing Norm. You're the best!
the non-comedian Norm, sincere, wise, intellectual, and loveable.
And, apparently, uncomfortable.
Yes I was very surprised by his intelligence and dedication to answering honestly..His comedy was so low ball that I just assumed he wasn't that intelligent....I never understood the wide appeal for him....but i now find me watching a ton of clips about him....possibly because i'm trying to figure out why he was so loved.
This is my favorite interview of his. It really shows how deeply he loved his family, how quick witted he was, and how seriously he took comedy.
I like that he seemed genuinely gawrshed to be talking to his sister in law, pretty charming.
his brother is even more famous in Canadian journalism
- Norm MacDonald
- Louie Anderson
- Bob Saget
- Gilbert Gottfried
We've lost four legends not that far apart, and it's heartbreaking. 💔
They were all murdered for being too real.
Now Martin Mull, in addition to the above and I believe a few others who were on Norm MacDonald Live.
I wonder where Norm gets his ideas.
Friendster
If you pay a man $15 you'll get plenty of ideas
Remember Groupon??
You can also pay a man $15 for something else under the Queensboro Bridge.
He’s a vassal for god.
I like to pretend that Norm is my dad. Just cause mines been gone. For a long time.
Norms the best.
Yeah, I could have a beer with that guy. Shoe in for a father. I want him as my President tho, can you imagine him just endlessly crackin wise on the world stage, really getting to the meat of the issue of the day. We'd be in the bar watching the ol news on the boob tube and you'd be all "that's my dad!" Great fake memories 🍻
This is a GREAT interview. He’s doing it as a fault to Joyce, but it’s GREAT. He is more himself here than any other interview I’ve seen, and it’s a wonderful insight into his real self.
My favorite is when he tells her he loves her. Knowing he had cancer I could feel his reaching out for her to know he meant it. So genuine. Despite his career of thumbing his nose at power and political correctness Norm had a unique humanity built on his commitment to being honest, even when it hurt.
Gotta love how norm being one of the few comedians that had no interest in hating on any person. He will be missed.
O J ?
@@heywoodpaul1 or carrot top LOL
Get real. Hillary/Bill. OJ. Carrot Top. There were many he loathed.
He definetly didnt care for that Barbara Walters I'd say
"hating on"
Norm is an intellectual disguised as a comedian
Relax dude. He's not that smart.
Garreth Kelly I mean he’s pretty well read he’s not that smart but he’s smart enough
@current_interest Have I upset a fanboy?
The opposite of bill marr who is a joke disguised as an intellect.
@@erikdresen3172 Aha!
maybe because its his sister in law, but the in my opinion is the deepest and best interview norm has given.
You are a legend, mate! Thank you for your gift to society and rest easy, brother!
Intelligent and eloquent. His take was so unbiased and genuine. Miss him
"Nothing looks dumber than parodying self parody." Let's say it again louder for those in the back.
Nice catch. This shows Norm's incredible awareness. I have not heard ANY OTHER performer provide this level of analysis
I thought he was going to say, “Donald, I need to call you back”.
He was but caught himself.
Usually we dont get a serious norm I love his comedy but seeing this I could listen to him talk for hours just sharing his real thoughts.
Norm is a true comedian; SNL has really gone downhill without him.
For anyone who doesn't know, when it comes to comedy the question I ask myself is,
_"What would Seth Meyers do?"_
Kvetch?
He was smiling at someone he knew at the end about his phone going off. LOL. Very genuine person.
More interviews should end with people saying "I love you".
No... They're family so it's fine but otherwise that'd be either creepy or lessening the meaning of love imo.
But I do love Costco.. I say it out every time I leave
I love all y'all
c'mon man. the human race can be fam.
He used to always end The Sports Show with "Goodnight, I love you." and it was the sweetest.
I feel so melancholy when I come back to this. The utter joy of talking with her brother in law, and thinking of her and the rest of his family’s pain being of an equal magnitude. Just a gut punch.😢
"I love you Joyce." Be still my heart! What a sweet guy.
Lovely interview. Very smart. Not playing for laughs and yet nailing it.
"You don't have a world view by just saying you don't like Trump".
Joyce certainly knew Norm was battling with cancer, that's something that has to be realized in the deep background. As the wife of Norm's brother there is no way she didn't. Norm was able to continue battling for 3 more years but was already under the spell of cancer for 6 at this point.
I think he was diagnosed around 2012, so she certainly would have known.
A quote from Norm (paraphrased by me) was that when someone dies fighting a terminal disease it is a draw! The disease died too. One did not beat the other. The disease only wins if the person quits fighting.
I was thinking that, and I was thinking that it showed
@@johnbranscombe3817 Unfortunately, he was wrong about that.
@@baronfyrewhine No he was right. TF you talking about?
This seals Norm as my favorite comedian or perhaps celebrity in the whole world! I knew I could never go wrong with this guy. Never change, dude!
troy? troy mcclure? weren't you in "Locker Room Towel Fight: The Blinding of Larry Driscoll?
Yes, yes. And you may also remember me from such educational films as "Two minus three equals negative fun!" and "Firecrackers- the silent killer".
Troy McLure has anyone ever told you not to slobber ?
Really?
Stay away from the I'm not Norm youtube channel... Its a life stealer
That wave at the end is priceless, I like how he actually did the cell phone bit.
"Oh, hello there. Welcome to Canada's TV channel. Today's guest will be my brother-in-law, eh."
Danny Pockets Eh, not aye.
Noted.
Norm needed any gig
Or "hey" some Canadians go with that.
Oh yeah.
This is beautiful Norm and his sister (in law) chatting and ending with "I love you".
Gotta love this. Can sense he was trying to be on his best behaviour just for his sister in law…Lo and behold he gets a phone call and answers it on air. No matter the setting or situation Norm will be Norm and that’s why he’s the best. I’m sure his family and friends miss him dearly, as do we (his fans).