Norm and Dennis are both highly intelligent. Norm made a career playing dumb, but in reality he was usually the smartest person in the room. RIP Norm Macdonald. We lost a true treasure.
Right on. Plus Dennis genuinely love's Norm's comedy. Spade, Conan, and Howard were all good straight-men for Norm, but none of them stuck with him like Dennis. Only Letterman comes close.
Miller always plays smart, because he's a hack. Macdonald never acts smarter than anyone, because tha'ts not where good comedy comes from. Miller is terrible, pretty easy to see in retrospect which of these two has actual talent.
Who are you, Joe Pesci? "Norm and Dennis complement each other perfectly, it's a good show. One goes this way, the other goes that way. Then the caller is in between like 'what do you want from me?'"
8:04 The way he quickly breezes past a hysterical line like "if they suddenly make it (being gay) mandatory or something" is absolute genius. This guy was a master of delivery.
Conan did a great job with Norm. Howard Stern got some awesome stuff with him too. But Dennis Miller and him were a perfect fit. So glad there’s quite a bit of stuff of theirs out there to keep listening to over the coming years.
I love to watch any of those three with Norm, but Dennis is the only one who didn’t try very hard to help him along in his stories or bits because he was too busy laughing. He really seemed to enjoy Norm being Norm. ❤️
Those who vibed with Norm had the best of their time in their career. The one with Fallon was so damn embarrassing that even Norm couldn't make it funny
I never saw this one before. God, I’m depressed he’s gone. I wish I had a DVD with every single minute of him ever performing, 20, 30 hours or whatever on TV. The greatest ever. RIP.
Adam's Music Yes! Good catch. Hadn’t tuned into that. Norm’s such a big lovable kid. I really like that he’s not afraid to laugh. He’s constantly smiling and laughing. A lot of comedians do neither
I was fortunate to see Norm about 3 times live. The last time was 2019 pre covid and the lineup was Norm, David Spade and Dennis Miller. Norm opened and he Killed. Spade came on next and was basically like "I'm in between two comic geniuses, what can I do?" Miller closes, which I thought was a great sign of respect from the Norm and Spade. The end of the show all 3 came out and took some Crowd questions. The line started to fill up and about 20 questions were asked. At least 15 were specifically directed at Norm. He even made a joke about it at Spade's expense. One great night of comedy.
@@billguinane2798 100% was one of the most entertaining nights I've ever had. Laughed till my face hurt. It was nice being in a room with semi likeminded folks.
@@dougpeters1625 it was epic. Norm killed it the whole night. And Dennis comes out with a 3 ring binder filled with jokes. It was classic. And of course Spade was killer. But the night was all Norm.
I must have watched this clip 40 times, and I still laugh every single time. Norm is that unassuming, non-egotistical kind of genius that slips in under the radar because everyone underestimates him.
I downloaded the audio of this from Napster on my new computer in first year university in 2000 and listened to it thousands of times. Never gets old. RIP Norm.
Lying in bed after a depressing end to the day. This got me laughing. I’ve seen it a million times. Always makes me laugh like it’s the first time again. Thanks, guys!
That opening exchange, hahaha. Dennis: Now, you're a young iconoclast, Norm. The kids, they get you. Norm: What?! I was gonna wear a suit, and I-I-I-I-I...
The laugh Dennis gives when Norm apologizes for calling ladies "broads," in the middle of talking about how cool smoking as a kid made him look. You know he was like...you're apologizing for the wrong thing here, Norm xD I always enjoy seeing Norm's nuance appreciated live.
We had some little islands of stuff going right. 70s tv could actually address issues without dogpiling on one side, 90s had a place for shows like this if people wanted to watch..
I lost it there for sure. I never was a fan of MacDonald on SNL or in movies but I'm starting to think I should check out his old stand up cause damn he slays.
Lance1972 I think for most comedy fans Norm is the best weekend update host of all time, by a wide margin. Maybe you just haven’t seen the right episodes. I’d recommended watching some clips now, and see if you still have the same opinion.
I never watched 90s SNL so the Dennis Miller show was my introduction to Norm. Been a fan since ever since. Haven't been this hurt by a celeb death since Carlin.
what a trip norm is, he's so disconnected and weird that he makes you think he's just some loopy guy, but really he's dropping references to old time hollywood that you don't even recognize. burt mustin, look him up, the over 40 crowd will recognize him from the old black and white shows.
I get what you're saying it's like he's got the tune The Entertainer playing in his head on a loop. That's what song in always reminded of when I watch him interacting.
I remember watching this live (it was b4 DVRs) and saying to myself that it was the funniest interview I'd ever seen. Now I just watched it again, think it still is. Norm rules!! Bring back Dennis Miller to HBO he can go on after Bill Maher!!
I remember watching this when it first aired and I was crying/laughing so much that my neighbor checked on me in my apartment building. Pure brilliance!! I’m going to miss your humor Norm!! RIP!
There’s something so interesting and deep about watching someone after they’ve died. Huge fan for years and not sad at all just thankful towards life for giving us Norm.
@Michael Edwards - As a matter of fact, you're wrong. Miller jumped on the Dubya bandwagon claiming to be a delusioned former left-of-center liberal. He never trashed Clinton "daily." He wrote an Op Ed for Christ's sake. Do you not read or do you espouse pulling it out of your ass because it's the chic thing to do?
Burt Mustin (1883-1977) was a career businessman who started acting professionally at age 67, and kept at it until he died at 93. He was a familiar face on TV in the 1960s and 1970s, playing old geezers in guest appearances on dozens of popular shows ("Leave It to Beaver", "Peter Gunn", "The Andy Griffith Show", "Bonanza", "The Dick Van Dyke Show", "Get Smart", "The Fugitive", "Batman", "Gunsmoke", "Dragnet", "All in the Family", "The Brady Bunch", "Sanford and Son", "Rhoda", "Phyllis"). He's forgotten today, and judging from the quiet audience response in this clip, no one got Norm's reference two decades ago either.
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"A digested pork sandwich .. that's shit" the genius of Norm is when his metaphors are also literal.
Moderately Amused ”you know?” :D
Best comedian ever. Bar none.
It didn't hit me until I read your comment!
🤣
Literally
May have been the hardest I’ve ever laughed
"Does that answer your question?" the timing of that delivery after the dead air, effing perfect
Norm and Dennis are both highly intelligent. Norm made a career playing dumb, but in reality he was usually the smartest person in the room. RIP Norm Macdonald. We lost a true treasure.
Absolutely
Right on. Plus Dennis genuinely love's Norm's comedy. Spade, Conan, and Howard were all good straight-men for Norm, but none of them stuck with him like Dennis. Only Letterman comes close.
Jokes that sound dumb, but are actually meticulously thought out. What a combination.
Truly unique guy, always made me laugh.
Rip 😢
Great. Really gonna miss Norm.
Norm and Dennis complement each other perfectly. One plays dumb, the other plays smart, and they're both extremely intelligent.
Miller always plays smart, because he's a hack. Macdonald never acts smarter than anyone, because tha'ts not where good comedy comes from. Miller is terrible, pretty easy to see in retrospect which of these two has actual talent.
+Morty Morty comedy has a far broader range then you realize.
Who are you, Joe Pesci? "Norm and Dennis complement each other perfectly, it's a good show. One goes this way, the other goes that way. Then the caller is in between like 'what do you want from me?'"
ayyy fuggedaboudit
Morty Morty You obviously are offended by his politics.
8:04 The way he quickly breezes past a hysterical line like "if they suddenly make it (being gay) mandatory or something" is absolute genius. This guy was a master of delivery.
"No he's married to Alice Cooper" Right out of the gate i'm laughing my ass off.
The man has the quickness.
Dennis killed it with those poetic, comedic after thoughts on Norm's punchlines.
"two humps out a cock ain't worth smoking" is killer
Conan did a great job with Norm. Howard Stern got some awesome stuff with him too. But Dennis Miller and him were a perfect fit. So glad there’s quite a bit of stuff of theirs out there to keep listening to over the coming years.
@@alexbaum2204 Norm and Letterman were my favorites.
Dennis, Letterman, and Conan. He was a really good talk show guest.
"Does that answer your question?" God dammit, Norm. You were light years ahead of the rest of us.
I'm not sure I ever saw anyone enjoy Norm more than Dennis Miller. I can see why he gave Norm his first job.
Conan, Letterman, Jon Stewart, Sandler to name a few.
He hired Norm for the Dairy Queen window?
Miller, Letterman, and Conan. Those 3 had the best chemistry with Norm, never a dull interview.
Leno had good chemistry with him too. I'll never forget Leno literally giggling during Norm's airplane "Bob Kendall" bit!
Yes i agree.Loved him on Letterman .and there would always be a smile on my face.On Conan and Miller i would laugh hysterically at times
I love to watch any of those three with Norm, but Dennis is the only one who didn’t try very hard to help him along in his stories or bits because he was too busy laughing. He really seemed to enjoy Norm being Norm. ❤️
@@paulinemuthena6545 are you talking about the Letterman who had no coin in his wallet?
Those who vibed with Norm had the best of their time in their career. The one with Fallon was so damn embarrassing that even Norm couldn't make it funny
That might be the funniest 8 minute riff ever recorded. Can’t underestimate Dennis’ part in the equation. Priceless TV.
the basis was a regular bit norm did. the riffing was minimal
"If I was gay...if someone made it mandatory...
You mean like masks?
its been 11 months and he still hasn't closed his quote marks, everything this man has said for 11 months has been part of the quote.
@@AdamSpade Nope. The whole mask thing came way after this interview.
State enforced homosexuality
Fuck sakes it's - "if suddenly it was mandatory or something..."
This is the bit I looked for when I found out Norm had died. Just as fking hysterical now as when I watched it live. RIP 😔
Same. I remember just being shocked at how effortlessly funny it was when I first saw it.
If RUclips is good for anything, it’s that I can come back again and again to watch Norm even though he’s gone.
"Does that answer your questions?" Norm's a legend
I nearly died laughing :D
Best part 😂
He seems like a real jerk.
My head exploded.
Perfect delivery. Right on the beat
Norm passed away today. His comedy helped get me through a lot of tough times (and will continue to do so). RIP to one of my personal legends.
All my favorite singers have died and now slowly my favorite comedians too it sucks RIP Norm you were legendary.
You really commenting this on multiple videos just for the likes? Using his death for worthless RUclips points is really stooping low
I never saw this one before. God, I’m depressed he’s gone. I wish I had a DVD with every single minute of him ever performing, 20, 30 hours or whatever on TV. The greatest ever. RIP.
Same here
Norm was a joy to watch!
That would be awesome. There’d be a lot more than 20 or 30 hours though.
If you like this be sure to listen to Norm on Dennis's radio show, on youtube.
you and me both
There is something so honest and genuine about him, like a young boy...
So that's why he turns me on so much, I could never figure it out .
Mark Phillips if he turned you on its Becuase he talked about cocks for 8 minutes?
I believe the thing that's so honest and genuine about Norm is his genuine honesty.
Norm MacDonald & Dennis Miller had magical chemistry between them.
This is the most genuinely giddy that I've ever seen Norm.
I love how Norm used to glow when he made Dennis fall out. He's smiling like a kid.
Adam's Music Yes! Good catch. Hadn’t tuned into that. Norm’s such a big lovable kid. I really like that he’s not afraid to laugh. He’s constantly smiling and laughing. A lot of comedians do neither
The sad feels now... RIP
RIP Norm, you ol' chunk o' coal. This makes me miss the hell outta the '90s.
The 90s were sane. Miss the hell out of the high tech analog 80s and 90s
Amen. Lord, I miss those days.
RIP to the GOAT !! Norm defined comic timing and was just fearless. His opening at the 1998 ESPYs is must-see video!
That’s insane ! that’s today
G.O.A.T. Is so fucking appropriate! Norm was the Best!
He was Ricky Gervaising before Ricky ever thought about Gervaising.
2 absolute legends. There will never be anything like this again.
One legend bud. One legend.
@@TheMad0ne Skinner is hilarious, not Norm funny, but funny
I was fortunate to see Norm about 3 times live.
The last time was 2019 pre covid and the lineup was
Norm, David Spade and Dennis Miller.
Norm opened and he Killed.
Spade came on next and was basically like "I'm in between two comic geniuses, what can I do?"
Miller closes, which I thought was a great sign of respect from the Norm and Spade.
The end of the show all 3 came out and took some Crowd questions. The line started to fill up and about 20 questions were asked.
At least 15 were specifically directed at Norm. He even made a joke about it at Spade's expense.
One great night of comedy.
You were really lucky to see those guys. I love them all!!
@@billguinane2798 100% was one of the most entertaining nights I've ever had. Laughed till my face hurt. It was nice being in a room with semi likeminded folks.
Holy cow you are so lucky I would sell a kidney to have been there!
@@dougpeters1625 it was epic. Norm killed it the whole night. And Dennis comes out with a 3 ring binder filled with jokes. It was classic. And of course Spade was killer. But the night was all Norm.
I must have watched this clip 40 times, and I still laugh every single time. Norm is that unassuming, non-egotistical kind of genius that slips in under the radar because everyone underestimates him.
The best compliment to norm is always someone super logical/intelligent to offset him. Dennis Miller is great with him! Rest In Peace Norm!!
Rest in peace Norm. This stuff will never get old. Uncensored, unfiltered Norm. It doesn't get much better than this.
I downloaded the audio of this from Napster on my new computer in first year university in 2000 and listened to it thousands of times. Never gets old. RIP Norm.
Leno ,Letterman ,Conan and Stern laugh like little school girls when Norm speaks....
fuck leno
Letterman and Stern love Norm.
me too
We really don't have entertainers like this anymore. There are still good comedians but this is legendary.
Been unemployed since March. Unemployment benefits exhausted. Bills due. Election a nightmare. Watched this and laughed my ass off. Thanks, guys.
If it's any consolation you're a smashingly good singer!
@@davidmurray2539 Merci!
I thought you died some fifty years ago
@@kimcantswim174 Fake news.
@@edithpiaf9250 I thought so. The possibility of identity theft never occurred to me.
Lying in bed after a depressing end to the day. This got me laughing. I’ve seen it a million times. Always makes me laugh like it’s the first time again. Thanks, guys!
That opening exchange, hahaha.
Dennis: Now, you're a young iconoclast, Norm. The kids, they get you.
Norm: What?! I was gonna wear a suit, and I-I-I-I-I...
‘Does that answer your question?’ RIP Norm.
Thanks for sharing. Two brilliant comedians.
Actual genuine laughter between a host and guest! Where have all the good times gone?
norm was in rare form in this interview. RIP to one of the all time greats
Whenever Norm says "I don't know" after he makes a joke on a talk show. I believe him.
Rip norm! Sad day today.....
This NEVER ceases to crack me up no matter how many times I watch it. What a comedic genius he is.
The laugh Dennis gives when Norm apologizes for calling ladies "broads," in the middle of talking about how cool smoking as a kid made him look. You know he was like...you're apologizing for the wrong thing here, Norm xD I always enjoy seeing Norm's nuance appreciated live.
Thanks for all the laughs, Norm. Makes the 90s feel even longer ago and more of a utopia
Compared to this shit today they were.
We had some little islands of stuff going right. 70s tv could actually address issues without dogpiling on one side, 90s had a place for shows like this if people wanted to watch..
Norm: “What? You don’t know that” the tone he used to deliver that line at 4:00 was perfect.
Don't say that!!
"This character, you have to find the god damn camel!"
I lost it there for sure. I never was a fan of MacDonald on SNL or in movies but I'm starting to think I should check out his old stand up cause damn he slays.
Lance1972 I think for most comedy fans Norm is the best weekend update host of all time, by a wide margin. Maybe you just haven’t seen the right episodes. I’d recommended watching some clips now, and see if you still have the same opinion.
@@Lance1972 watch Norm Macdonald Live - it's on archive.org, all you have to do is register a free account. He's one of the funniest guys around.
Congratulations if you know who Burt Mustin is.
Two greats of the modern era. Miller is incredibly quick witted. Genius
RIP to one of the funniest and courageous comedians of all time. You made me laugh….
"You can't fight that logic, Norman." lol
This was hilarious! Norm and Dennis should’ve had their own talk show together or something. Would’ve been a podcast these days
Listen to him on Dennis’ radio show on RUclips. Hilarious and a few hours worth
Rip Norm
There is no greater thing than hearing Norm say "Cock"
It's fantastic.
I just wanna make it clear.... about that... cock thing.... Does that answer your question?
Norm, why did the chicken cross the road?
Norm: because he's a cock!
Its like Joel Osteen when he says "God". Except its a cock.
I really hope your a chick!
Ricky Gervais saying "AIDS" is also really funny.
Dennis Miller is one of the best hosts I've seen. His timing is perfect.
I loved his show.
"This character, you have to find the goddamn camel." Lmao
They are so FKN funny together I'm in tears
Pure gold. My only wish is that there were hundreds of hours more of these two.
Knowing he’s gone, there’s a void in my heart. RIP Norm, and thank you for all that you did.
After a 10 minute riff on cocks, he's like, "Does that answer your question?" That's why Norm's a legend.
my buddy showed me this on a VHS he had over 18 years ago. just a pure classic.
Norm and Dennis are great.
I wish they would have had their own show together
Both were and are great. And greater together.
"...does that answer your question?"
norm macdonald is fucking brilliant.
That was brilliant. Always love Norm interviews.
Bless you Norm....
Big hug, Norm
Viva the memory and comedy of Norm Macdonald.
It is great to see these guys play off each other.
I never watched 90s SNL so the Dennis Miller show was my introduction to Norm. Been a fan since ever since. Haven't been this hurt by a celeb death since Carlin.
“Does that answer your question” might be the best ending to a segment I’ve ever heard
what a trip norm is, he's so disconnected and weird that he makes you think he's just some loopy guy, but really he's dropping references to old time hollywood that you don't even recognize. burt mustin, look him up, the over 40 crowd will recognize him from the old black and white shows.
Gus the fireman.
I remember Burt Mustin from The Brady Bunch "Jesse James" episode. But saw him guest on a lot of other Shows back then too. Lived to 92, lol.
I get what you're saying it's like he's got the tune The Entertainer playing in his head on a loop. That's what song in always reminded of when I watch him interacting.
I know Marx and Lennon, not Marx "and Lenin"
So I started smokin.. wouldnt ya know it ..I did look cool ..😂
"Wouldn't you know it? I did look cool." LMAO!
Hands down the funniest comedian ever! I literally had tears in my eyes watching this.
Nobody better than Norm.
"Does that answer your question" ....Priceless Norm priceless....
Got damnit he killed on this bit… non stop laughing from me and sounded like everyone else too 😂 the guy was on another level
3:53 came out of fucking nowhere
gonna miss you Norm
That was one of the best youtube clips I ever watched, norm is the best. I miss him a lot, its been a long time sinse we saw him.
One of my favorite bits of laughter that I’ve seen many times. Norm & Dennis were great together
I remember watching this live (it was b4 DVRs) and saying to myself that it was the funniest interview I'd ever seen. Now I just watched it again, think it still is. Norm rules!! Bring back Dennis Miller to HBO he can go on after Bill Maher!!
I remember watching this when it first aired and I was crying/laughing so much that my neighbor checked on me in my apartment building.
Pure brilliance!! I’m going to miss your humor Norm!! RIP!
Wow, Norm is the master of making me laugh with tears in my eyes. Norm = happy days!!!
This has gotta be up there as one of the greatest late night interviews of all time!
Super Cat i
"Does that answer your question?" - I almost choked on my coffee, lol.
someone nearly owed this guy a keyboard
They’re like a brilliant comedy team together
RIP Norm. This is the clip I probably love most. Norm is just brilliant and having so much fun with Dennis. "Did that answer your question?" Amazing!
Dude binging all the Norm content, still stuff I haven't seen. Shame there's a day I'll have seen everything now. RIP you legend.
In memoriam , this will always be my favorite interview of Norm in the raw. R. I. P. You beautiful force of nature. 🤘
I laughed so hard at this that the dog got genuinely concerned that I had lost my mind. I couldn’t breathe, side ache, best ever.
Watching this the day after Norm passed away. 😞🥺😢😭 I grew up watching Norm and he taught me not to be afraid to say what I’m thinking.
Norm was right up there with the best of them. Him and Rodney are laughing it up as we speak.
RIP
Norm's happy face looks so joyous. He just loves doing what he does-being funnier than anyone else on the planet.
There’s something so interesting and deep about watching someone after they’ve died. Huge fan for years and not sad at all just thankful towards life for giving us Norm.
The pork sandwich thing had me laughing man.
I could watch these two forEVER.
Can't believe there were talkshows like this....the 90s seemed like a great time
Just killing with brilliant bit after brilliant bit. Norm was such a legend.
RIP Norm
“Does that answer your question?”
Yes it does Norm, yes it does.
HBO never shouldve let Dennis go.
Then Dennis shouldn't have hitched his wagon to Dubya and start spouting that bullshit.
@Christopher Marlowe - Sarcasm, Mensa. And, no, he hitched his wagon to a lying moron. Point of fact, Dennis didn't renew his contract.
@Michael Edwards - As a matter of fact, you're wrong. Miller jumped on the Dubya bandwagon claiming to be a delusioned former left-of-center liberal. He never trashed Clinton "daily." He wrote an Op Ed for Christ's sake. Do you not read or do you espouse pulling it out of your ass because it's the chic thing to do?
@Christopher Marlowe shilling is taking sides now?
Of all the thousands of years humans have walked the earth, be thankful you got to live at the same time as Don Rickles and Norm MacDonald
Those two together are some of the best moments in comedic history.
BERT MUSTIN
Burt Mustin (1883-1977) was a career businessman who started acting professionally at age 67, and kept at it until he died at 93. He was a familiar face on TV in the 1960s and 1970s, playing old geezers in guest appearances on dozens of popular shows ("Leave It to Beaver", "Peter Gunn", "The Andy Griffith Show", "Bonanza", "The Dick Van Dyke Show", "Get Smart", "The Fugitive", "Batman", "Gunsmoke", "Dragnet", "All in the Family", "The Brady Bunch", "Sanford and Son", "Rhoda", "Phyllis"). He's forgotten today, and judging from the quiet audience response in this clip, no one got Norm's reference two decades ago either.
deadphishiy Burt Mustin
Bobbnoxious What did he do for work??
“What a jerk!”
How'd he pull that out of thin air?!?!