dmjdmj Yeah, and though he usually has punchlines, they are rarely the funniest part. Usually I, at least, am laughing my guts out before he can actually "finish" a joke. Norm didn't invent anti-humor, but he sure mastered it. I've watched this video countless times and I still laugh 'til it hurts.
Tribute to one of the greatest comedians of our generation. In his own words, his battle with cancer was a draw. “I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure that if you die, then the cancer also dies at the same time. “That to me is not a loss. That’s a draw.” RIP Norm...
I love how Norm totally dominates the show, dictates the conversation & just keeps it going. He's one of the few funny enough to just freely talk & have people in fits laughing.
I'm watching videos like this today to try and get over losing Norm. I felt like crying while ago but now I'm laughing my ass off yet again from a video I've already seen 30 times.
I love how Norm is just always a comedian. He's always funny. He never blows smoke up anyone's ass, or kisses ass to be hip or cool, he just does his fucking shit, and it always kills. He's never like "Oh I worked with XXXX actress in this film, and she is just SO talented, and so easy to work with!". He's always just Norm, and fucking funny. The best.
I remember watching Norm on SNL on the news skit .He did a joke about Michael Jackson and everyone booed at him .Norm just casually looked at the audience and said "You people realize hes a homosexual pedophile right " He would say anything
Farrah fawcet showed up at the pearly gates and was asked "Farrah, we'll grant you one last wish, what will it be?" "I wish al kids to be happy and safe".......10 minutes later Michael Jackson died.
That's really well put. You go through all of his interview videos and never stumble upon a boring chat about boring shit and never really realize how impressive he is. How can someone always be funny?
The reason why people usually seem uncomfortable around Norm Macdonald is because how 'real' he is. He talks without caring how any one will perceive him. This is not done in Hollywood. Celebrities care so much about how they will be judged and portrayed by the media. Norm is one of those people who reached stardom and was able to keep a solid grip on reality. Such a funny guy. I hope he makes new episodes of his podcast and takes steps towards improving his health.
"people usually seem uncomfortable around Norm Macdonald" Not really, more the opposite. He's nice. He bullies Spade to say he loves him like a younger brother. You've got to be a David Spade to get in that loop.
While Norm MacDonald is a full on comedic genius, he's actually at his funniest when he's conversing with three people: Dennis Miller, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien. They understand him and play off him so well.
One of my favorite all time Norm McDonald moments. RIP Norm; you will be missed. I’m still in shock over the sad news of his passing. Just can’t believe it!
Norm once said something very forboding..."We all feel good, after going to see a doctor--until one day the doctor gives you the news that totally destroys your life!"..I think he said this just a few years before being diagnosed with leukemia....wow.
I grew up watching Norm on SNL and I didn't get him at first. By accident I recently saw some comedy legends talking about him with reverence. I revisited him and I am addicted to his comedy stylings now . Have a bad day, play this mans work.
I really like how brilliant Norm really is. He totally sets up Dennis Miller by calling Spade "a good" man earlier in the segment, then at the end says OJ is "a good" guy, then just sits there and watches Dennis' reaction.
The absolute joy on Dennis, Conan, and Dave’s faces when Norm was there was so obvious, so real, it says everything about what every comedian thought of Norm, The King.
Norm is the most charming, watchable and re-watchable comedian of my lifetime. I just love his style. From his pre-SNL yuk yuk days to his most recent tours he's always been on top of his game.
@@thomasrobinette3227 it was a sad die when I found out, a friend of mine called with the news on the day it went public. This comment was 11 years ago though, happier times, when Norm was still with us.
People thinking Spade was uncomfortable are not familiar with the dynamic between these three. Spade and Norm are tight as fck as is Miller with both of them. It was three buds hanging out and the king held court as like what happens when buddies hang out....the true comedic genius takes over
They are worried about a grown ass man being uncomfortable on a comedy show from 18 years ago, they don’t have a life and they are probably heroin shooters
On an SNL Norm talked about homeless people with dogs, and how the dog has to be thinking "I can do this well on my own." Every time I pass a homeless person with a dog in Portland, which is pretty much every block recently, I flash back to that observation and start to laugh.
yeah, because stupid homeless people who drag dogs down with them is so funny. right. please dear God set up an earthquake and chop Oregon off into the sea never to be seen again.
wasnt that a joke he did on the (spoof) larry sanders show? anyway its good that you laugh at homeless people through the jokes of someone infinitely more talented than you'll ever be. what is it you do exactly
Absolutely brilliant and hilarious! I used to not get him, but as I grew older and wiser I began to love his comedy. In whatever show he guests in everyone there becomes uncomfortable when he starts talking. He’s a comic genius. I’m going to miss him. RIP, Norm; you were one of the greats.
Norm is so funny that I think even he is entertained by his stuff when he's delivering it. Like he's two places at once. As if he was in the audience watching himself. He's so funny and witty, I get memorized and almost don't laugh. Then the laugh comes, but it's more of an appreciation for how good he is.
Back after first seeing this and other clips 2-1/2 weeks ago. I was down the rabbit hole studying Norm's premises and delivery. Had no idea we were going to lose him the next month, just studying a genius funny guy. He and Dennis on the same stage is a classic.
The best thing about Norm is that it's not a persona that he puts on. By all accounts he's just like that all the time, with anyone, off stage or on. It's his authentic personality.
Miller was a prime example of how many people resent another person being smarter than they are!...He is witty beyond belief, but it comes across as being snarky...but he always is listed as being among the funniest, by his contemporary comedians.
@@curbozerboomer1773 I would say it's less resentment and more of what the OP said. I'm not a fan of big Miller, nor do I dislike him, but I can admit that 90% of his solo stuff flies straight over my head. For me, he's best when in a group, much like when him, Norm and Nealon all did Spade's show not too long ago.
marc80s Alright, back when you could speak freely til you piss off someone who pays your boss. Or friends with the boss, since I forgot it was about OJ.
+Ryan C Yeah, but there was a really brutal joke on Weekend Update. Something to the effect of "Now that OJ's trial is over, he said he'd like to get back to doing what he does best: killing people."
Norm has a sense of humor and pays attention and is a very smart man. He reminds me of George Carlin. He revels in the follies of Man. Keep doing what you do Norm. You will always have a fan in me....a fellow Canadian
The funniest and most fitting aspect of Norm’s firing by Ohlmeyer is that the first paragraph on Ohlmeyer’s Wikipedia page is about Norm. Ohlmeyer’s whole TV career pales against his disastrous screwup in firing Norm.
"Why bury me twice?" I love the way Spade handles it -- doesn't get upset, doesn't try to trump him, just takes it in stride
He's a good guy.
@@atomicagegamer3693 norm always means well, and you couldn't outwit him
And the joke is his cock is better than theirs now lol
It'd like quicksand! It's better to stay still.
@@zm1786 That erased it. 😉
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.
Me too, god rest his soul and his normal cock
i didn't even know he was sick
@@analihilator His doctor called him a pig. He said to open his mouth and say oink
@@bigmoose99 big ass of tongue to an arab
Same.
This guy is easily one of the best comedians of the last 30 years. RIP you fucking stallion.
CHURCH!
i love david spade is enjoying this
@ODIN Force i mean, he's not
@@franciscocastillo2695 but he's still looking for the killer...... So he's not that bad if you ask me.
Fuckin' GOAT 👏
"So I don't blame anybody for anything."
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Norm is funnier explaining the joke he just told than he was telling the joke in the first place. That is fucking brilliant.
Best comedic delivery of all time. The man could make dog poop hilarious.
mummyjohn dog poop is funny regardless
EAchank
Guess I shoulda used a less inherently-comedic metaphor.
Ben Culture Very true! He disproves the saying "it's not funny if you have to explain the joke". That's one of my favorite parts of his comedy
dmjdmj Yeah, and though he usually has punchlines, they are rarely the funniest part. Usually I, at least, am laughing my guts out before he can actually "finish" a joke. Norm didn't invent anti-humor, but he sure mastered it. I've watched this video countless times and I still laugh 'til it hurts.
Every time I wake up at 3, I'll put some Norm on UA-cam and laugh till I'm tired, then go back to sleep.
+matt walker never heard of xanax?
Matt, that's exactly what I do. Doing it now!
Then you realise you've been watching a completely different guy.
That makes you awesome
matt walker I thought I was the only
One
Devastated about Norm. Rest easy, Norm. The earth just lost a comedy legend.
:-( me too. Humanity lost something big
Norm On Getting FIred "I got a little time off now, ..............I read the newspapers..."
He was a scholar and a gentleman
I love that Spade just sits there while Norm tears him a new one: never underestimate the value of a straight man in the delivery of a great joke!
He's not straight, he's deeply closeted.
@@thatgreenslime9517 Buh-dum-buh!
Norm is always the best guest on whatever he's on.
He's on crack.
True that.
Norm's funny, but he's the biggest closeted gay guy out there. It's ALL he talks about.
that argument is so old. Making fun of pole smokers makes one a pole smoker? lol
Mike Augus
"So I don't blame anybody for anything"
I love his reaction after he says that
me too omg
😂😂😂
"Can you believe Ohlmeyer didn't get him?"
The True Woke.
Tribute to one of the greatest comedians of our generation. In his own words, his battle with cancer was a draw.
“I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure that if you die, then the cancer also dies at the same time. “That to me is not a loss. That’s a draw.”
RIP Norm...
You know what was oddly missing from this comment? ....Frank Stallone!
I totally understand why Norm is the favorite comic of other comics.
My favorite comic is Spider-Man, but I'm not a comic.
That makes one of us.
I love how Norm totally dominates the show, dictates the conversation & just keeps it going. He's one of the few funny enough to just freely talk & have people in fits laughing.
Miller @ Spade played off him so well
Spade knew that there's no way he can keep up with Norm.
He was a good man.
Poor Spade couldn't figure out how to get a word in
Lol. Spade was like the kid brother at the house and all your buds are 7 years older.
"So I don't blame anybody for anything" you're a good damn national treasure, Norm.
I'm watching videos like this today to try and get over losing Norm. I felt like crying while ago but now I'm laughing my ass off yet again from a video I've already seen 30 times.
Probably more than a 100 times for me because " meanwhile fucking Spade over here..."
Can’t believe it.
Same
Exactly. RIP, Norm.
You'd swear you lost a member of your family.
Norm MacDonald was a very funny guy. A naturally funny guy. And a real nice man a real good man, it comes across. We'll miss you Norm.
just like OJ
It comes across? In this clip?!vYeah, just like a rat in your soup. 🫤😵💫
I love how Norm is just always a comedian. He's always funny. He never blows smoke up anyone's ass, or kisses ass to be hip or cool, he just does his fucking shit, and it always kills. He's never like "Oh I worked with XXXX actress in this film, and she is just SO talented, and so easy to work with!". He's always just Norm, and fucking funny.
The best.
Jim Breuer once said that Norm just doesn't give a sh*t and so he's apt to say anything at any time.
I remember watching Norm on SNL on the news skit .He did a joke about Michael Jackson and everyone booed at him .Norm just casually looked at the audience and said "You people realize hes a homosexual pedophile right " He would say anything
Farrah fawcet showed up at the pearly gates and was asked "Farrah, we'll grant you one last wish, what will it be?" "I wish al kids to be happy and safe".......10 minutes later Michael Jackson died.
That's really well put. You go through all of his interview videos and never stumble upon a boring chat about boring shit and never really realize how impressive he is. How can someone always be funny?
Thank God for that
Norm is a genius! I did not see that Spade callout coming...
RealCoolGuy lol
I've watched this before and still didn't see it coming.
@ 4:50 “So I don’t blame anybody for anything.”
The look Norm gives after that line is on point.
Spade knew to be quiet and let Norm do this thing..smart move
There friends tho soooo
@@alanperez7657 They're* friends. Soooo Spade knew to be quiet. Sooooo
The reason why people usually seem uncomfortable around Norm Macdonald is because how 'real' he is. He talks without caring how any one will perceive him. This is not done in Hollywood. Celebrities care so much about how they will be judged and portrayed by the media. Norm is one of those people who reached stardom and was able to keep a solid grip on reality. Such a funny guy. I hope he makes new episodes of his podcast and takes steps towards improving his health.
"people usually seem uncomfortable around Norm Macdonald" Not really, more the opposite. He's nice. He bullies Spade to say he loves him like a younger brother. You've got to be a David Spade to get in that loop.
Truer words never spoken. 1000% FACTS
That's what he doesn't have a career anymore...
Norm can be funny, but when he goes too far, its just plain UGLY...
yeah thats exacty it. he is real reall
I think Spade looks uncomfortable because he knows Norm is going to degrade him in a way in which there is no comeback.
Nah, he didn't seem to give a s#>t. He seemed a bit distracted like he wasn't there.
Well that's cuz he was zoning out the cock talk.
Spade still worked at SNL after Norm had been fired so he couldn't shit talk the producers or anything
@@saxoman1 lmao
Da I'd spade has the spade but yeah hes.fucked. intelligence wise so is the almost funny interviewer. Lol
Physically crying. Unbelievable how great he is/was.
Bob Dole was old back in 1998 and he’s still alive today.
Looked up how old he was and found out he died today! Didn't even know he was sick!
Norm never took shit from anyone. Hail to the Norm!
While Norm MacDonald is a full on comedic genius, he's actually at his funniest when he's conversing with three people: Dennis Miller, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien. They understand him and play off him so well.
No. They know what to get out of him and how to do it.
David Letterman? When did he speaks with Letterman with another guests.
His podcast is frequently amazing though too. But it certainly helps when he has a guest that gets his humor.
+I'm not Norm i believe he just meant he's at his funniest with THOSE three people
They know to stay out of his way once he gets going. Other like radio guys interupt etc.
That is absolutely true Norm Macdonald was fired because he made too many jokes about OJ Simpson. Read Norms book
One of my favorite all time Norm McDonald moments.
RIP Norm; you will be missed.
I’m still in shock over the sad news of his passing. Just can’t believe it!
Norm once said something very forboding..."We all feel good, after going to see a doctor--until one day the doctor gives you the news that totally destroys your life!"..I think he said this just a few years before being diagnosed with leukemia....wow.
Norm is one of the funniest dudes ever. Absolutely hilarious.
HOW IS IT STILL SO FUNNY NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I WATCH IT
Because you don't want to hear about Bob Dole's cock.
?
Amazing how quickly Spade picked up on where Norm was going. And then he agreed with Dennis “I didn’t it coming!” Class act.
I grew up watching Norm on SNL and I didn't get him at first. By accident I recently saw some comedy legends talking about him with reverence. I revisited him and I am addicted to his comedy stylings now . Have a bad day, play this mans work.
I really like how brilliant Norm really is. He totally sets up Dennis Miller by calling Spade "a good" man earlier in the segment, then at the end says OJ is "a good" guy, then just sits there and watches Dennis' reaction.
You’re giving him too much credit, norm just makes things up as he goes along, all of you stoners that worship norm are suck in the 90s
@@johnsreactions6658 stuck
@@Nastyfinger1444 no John really sucks
@@johnsreactions6658 he makes it up on the fly and it's that good? You make him sound even better
John’s Reactions just
This is one of the funniest Norm Macdonald clips I’ve ever seen. Just hysterical!!
The Gay Pride bit, also on Dennis Miller Live is probably the funniest.
After reading about Norm's passing I had to come back to this clip which is one of the funniest things ever. Rest in peace Norm! 💖
He was just a good honest Canadian Boy lol
same here for years
The absolute joy on Dennis, Conan, and Dave’s faces when Norm was there was so obvious, so real, it says everything about what every comedian thought of Norm, The King.
Norm and Dennis Miller together is absolutely perfect.
Norm is the most charming, watchable and re-watchable comedian of my lifetime. I just love his style. From his pre-SNL yuk yuk days to his most recent tours he's always been on top of his game.
He died bro
@@thomasrobinette3227 it was a sad die when I found out, a friend of mine called with the news on the day it went public. This comment was 11 years ago though, happier times, when Norm was still with us.
That Norm "AAAAAGGGHH" gets me every time.
RIP good guy ! Spoke the truth & didn't care what people thought!
Nobody was like Norm MacDonald!
People thinking Spade was uncomfortable are not familiar with the dynamic between these three. Spade and Norm are tight as fck as is Miller with both of them. It was three buds hanging out and the king held court as like what happens when buddies hang out....the true comedic genius takes over
Spade and MacDonald can't get pussy. Good comics can.
jeffrey gerard
Spade can't get pussy? This is a joke right?
DJChaps Wasn't Spade banging the hot Indian chick from Top Chef?
jeffrey gerard, Spade is literally infamous for being a womanizer.
They are worried about a grown ass man being uncomfortable on a comedy show from 18 years ago, they don’t have a life and they are probably heroin shooters
"OJ is a good guy"
they cut him off before he said "if you don't count all the murdering stuff."
That OJ guy is a real jerk.
"I mean he's not"
I heard he's a real jerk...
Or so the Germans would have us believe.
I've been a huge fan of Norm's for decades and it feels like I've lost a member of my family. RIP.
So sad to learn Norm passed today and I am laughing so hard I think he would be happy.
Norm McDonald's style of humor is so snarky and sarcastic, and I just love how he repeats things to mess with people -- so hilarious
Man, Norm is such a funny dude, one of the best!
We miss you Norm, you're an icon.
I guess I took Norm for granted ...thought he would always be here with us . Love to Norm's family and friends ..he was one of a kind .
Norm is super-smart and original and I just love him! Keep up the great work, Norm!
I was totally gearing for Norm finishing off the interview by saying, "Even though he killed two people."
Norm will be missed more than any comic I've ever heard. RIP Norm you will be missed.
RIP Norm, thanks for the laughs🙏🏻
For me, this is one of the all-time funniest appearances in television history.
For the best, search for "norm saves the interview" on UA-cam.
Norm's one of the few who makes me laugh so hard, my face starts hurting.
😊o
Not the first time I watch this clip, but it always makes me laugh. RIP Norm. And Dennis Miller... such a contagious laughter!
norm has the perfect "yep, im an asshole" smile lol in a good way
Dennis loves Norm. Den is a genius as it is. that’s why he can appreciate Norm. Dennis is the epitome of wit
Dennis? Is that you?
Sadpants McGee nice work even 1 year later....
I remember this when I saw it live, it still brings gales of laughter.
On an SNL Norm talked about homeless people with dogs, and how the dog has to be thinking "I can do this well on my own." Every time I pass a homeless person with a dog in Portland, which is pretty much every block recently, I flash back to that observation and start to laugh.
Fuck Portland.
yeah, because stupid homeless people who drag dogs down with them is so funny. right. please dear God set up an earthquake and chop Oregon off into the sea never to be seen again.
@@joe-vz6hx But you know the dog is thinking it, and in the case of a cat, the cat is thinking "I can do better than this." Also a Norm observation
wasnt that a joke he did on the (spoof) larry sanders show? anyway its good that you laugh at homeless people through the jokes of someone infinitely more talented than you'll ever be. what is it you do exactly
@@jemimallah2591 retired brain scientist
Absolutely brilliant and hilarious!
I used to not get him, but as I grew older and wiser I began to love his comedy.
In whatever show he guests in everyone there becomes uncomfortable when he starts talking. He’s a comic genius. I’m going to miss him. RIP, Norm; you were one of the greats.
Norm is so funny that I think even he is entertained by his stuff when he's delivering it. Like he's two places at once. As if he was in the audience watching himself.
He's so funny and witty, I get memorized and almost don't laugh. Then the laugh comes, but it's more of an appreciation for how good he is.
😂😂😂 happens to me I want to yell and laugh but nothing comes out and I occasionally remember the joke and laugh in my mind
My three favorite SNL cast members.
To be a fan of Spade and MacDonald you must be a goober.
jeffrey gerard I'm not going to deny that.
Rippleshanks Spade sneaky holds his own but NORM IS A LEGEND
Here to remember Norm in 2021. Rest in peace buddy. You were the best.
Man... 3 big time heavy hitters of comedy
Uh...two.
No matter how many times I watch this I'm always exhausted after from the laughter. :)
Back after first seeing this and other clips 2-1/2 weeks ago. I was down the rabbit hole studying Norm's premises and delivery. Had no idea we were going to lose him the next month, just studying a genius funny guy. He and Dennis on the same stage is a classic.
The best thing about Norm is that it's not a persona that he puts on. By all accounts he's just like that all the time, with anyone, off stage or on. It's his authentic personality.
RIP Norm. Funniest man of my lifetime.
Norm is great. He was gold here, and Miller actually said something funny without people needing a textbook to figure out why it was funny.
This comment is more accurate than Pia Zadora throwing darts on the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Miller was a prime example of how many people resent another person being smarter than they are!...He is witty beyond belief, but it comes across as being snarky...but he always is listed as being among the funniest, by his contemporary comedians.
@@curbozerboomer1773 as like minded i agree, usually see through people and call them on it with the same intellect and snark
@@curbozerboomer1773 I would say it's less resentment and more of what the OP said. I'm not a fan of big Miller, nor do I dislike him, but I can admit that 90% of his solo stuff flies straight over my head. For me, he's best when in a group, much like when him, Norm and Nealon all did Spade's show not too long ago.
Pretty much everything Miller says is hilarious. What can I say - I read.
God damn, man. He’s probably going to be the funniest person I’ve ever witnessed by the time I’m gone. Definitely the best for 44 years.
My God Norm McDonald will be missed the rest of our lives.
Thank you for being you , Norm.
It really sucks to have lost Norm.
I watch his videos on UA-cam and I still literally laugh out loud.
R.I.P. NORM MACDONALD
Love the references, Ken Griffey, Ally McBeal, George Michael - very 90s.
Saw that way back when it first aired with a buddy. Norm hit it out of the park.
Spade knew his role and played it perfectly!!
I love you. I always love seeing you. God bless you 🙏
I always liked norm, but after his passing I’ve watched many videos that actually made me laugh out loud a lot. I needed it. Thank you Norm!
"OJ's a good guy."
RIP Norm Macdonald...... You mad genius of comedy
Kudos to David for taking it like a champ and still standing up 😂😂
Norm is the reason I answer questions in paragraphs. Drives my wife nuts. Thanks for the memories
He’s a good man... there that fixed it
R.I.P Norm MacDonald.
I'll miss your style of comedy.
From the Uk. Never heard of this guy until today. Comic genius. Total natural. Sad he is no longer with us.
I would 100% guarantee watch a new talk show, regardless of the host, if Norm was the guest every night.
youdbettertube check out his podcast
norm in the 90's. the best. actually anything in the 90's.
***** Norm basically did lose his career (at least his SNL gig) over a joke.
marc80s Alright, back when you could speak freely til you piss off someone who pays your boss. Or friends with the boss, since I forgot it was about OJ.
eh norms pretty much the same dude
marc80s Norm hammered OJ Simpson relentlessly on SNL. It wasn't just one joke lol
+Ryan C Yeah, but there was a really brutal joke on Weekend Update. Something to the effect of "Now that OJ's trial is over, he said he'd like to get back to doing what he does best: killing people."
My 3 favorites!
Norm is going ballistic.. pure comedic genius.
Unbelievable how he always goes full circle. Starts with "he's a good guy" and ends with it as well. Too funny!
RIP Norm the LEGEND
RIP Norm MacDonald one of the best stand ups ever (my personal favorite) and one of the best TV show guest ever.
The greatest rip
Norm you were the absolute best. You'll be missed.
Still hysterical a million years later
Norm has a sense of humor and pays attention and is a very smart man. He reminds me of George Carlin. He revels in the follies of Man. Keep doing what you do Norm. You will always have a fan in me....a fellow Canadian
I saw this when it first aired and it ROCKED. Still awesome decades later.
Norm is like that dude in High School everyone liked cause he cracked you up in a friendly way
The funniest and most fitting aspect of Norm’s firing by Ohlmeyer is that the first paragraph on Ohlmeyer’s Wikipedia page is about Norm. Ohlmeyer’s whole TV career pales against his disastrous screwup in firing Norm.
Hilarious and fitting.
So grateful that videos like this are on UA-cam. We'll miss you Norm.
Man, every few months I binge on norm videos and see new shit that makes me lol.
Norm is the fucking G.O.A.T! Will love you always you brilliant man!