Norm Macdonald Collection on Letterman, Part 1 of 5: The Early Years, 1990-95

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  • @latinobandido7471
    @latinobandido7471 Рік тому +434

    I had spent an entire year depressed after I split with my ex and no longer lived with my son. He was my world and I could barely function. I spent that year rebuilding myself and consuming all things Norm in my downtime. His comedy was the greatest escape from my deep pain and kept me from doing anything stupid to myself. When he passed I wept. It’s weird how someone you’ve never met can have such a profound impact on your life, but his comedy was inadvertently an integral part of regaining myself. Thanks Norm. Your comedy is one the greatest things in this world and I am truly grateful for you and your life.

    • @largeusmeatus
      @largeusmeatus Рік тому +22

      I’m happy you were able to find light in the darkness

    • @Anonymous-km5pj
      @Anonymous-km5pj Рік тому +14

      agreed... same but different atm for me. God bless and RIP Norm, my fellow Canuck

    • @michaelmarks9002
      @michaelmarks9002 Рік тому +8

      ❤ cheers I hope things are well

    • @roymonaghan5765
      @roymonaghan5765 Рік тому +13

      I feel the same way my friend. In the depths of problems I came across this wonderful, wonderful comic when I was thinking bad things and this great man pulled me out. I loved Norm. Keep strong my friend.

    • @latinobandido7471
      @latinobandido7471 Рік тому +2

      @@roymonaghan5765 You too bud 🙂

  • @h4a2u0s
    @h4a2u0s 4 роки тому +348

    I just love how Norm has been calling it "the tv" since he started.

    • @no_peace
      @no_peace 3 роки тому +26

      The Butthead lol

    • @wuffalo
      @wuffalo 3 роки тому +4

      and his magic phone

    • @aliofly
      @aliofly 2 роки тому +6

      Him and Dylan

    • @vinnyhaddad
      @vinnyhaddad 2 роки тому +12

      The TEE vee

    • @markhunt575
      @markhunt575 2 роки тому +3

      @@aliofly The two best in their artforms. I wonder if Norm claimed to be The Girl from the North County's brother when they met

  • @christopherkotsopoulos701
    @christopherkotsopoulos701 3 роки тому +1126

    RIP Norm. This seems like the best place to start binging.

    • @synthWizkid
      @synthWizkid 3 роки тому +10

    • @DONKEYKONG260
      @DONKEYKONG260 3 роки тому +30

      Same here. I'm so happy we still have the memories and videos. R.I.P. Norm Macdonald, the greatest comedian of all time.

    • @jackfarno
      @jackfarno 3 роки тому +32

      watch all the conan ones! those are money

    • @Vanasse1
      @Vanasse1 3 роки тому +12

      Exactly what I’m doing... sad.

    • @seanmetro3496
      @seanmetro3496 3 роки тому +11

      SNL weekend updates

  • @davidsthubbins176
    @davidsthubbins176 5 років тому +959

    It's so cool to see Norm's confidence on stage growing over time. I also like how right behind his Canadian Farm Boy facade is the dark, twisted, vulgar genius we all love.

    • @matiastoro1667
      @matiastoro1667 4 роки тому +48

      It's just the Xanax kicking in

    • @dixonpinfold2582
      @dixonpinfold2582 4 роки тому +44

      Yeah, you'd have to say the farm boy stuff is really quite laid on, since Quebec City and Ottawa are medium-sized cities. Both are also capitals, both, even back then, with the better part of a million residents. Both did probably have a lot of people only a generation or two off the land, and maybe the Macdonalds were among them.
      But then, if you consider not only Norm's success but the success and repute that his brother Neil has attained as a globetrotting journalist, in a career made up of the most difficult assignments his profession has to offer (decades in the Middle East and Washington DC), it's hard to suppose they really came from rustics.
      I'm guessing you already thought all this; I just wanted to say it anyway.

    • @jackwarren1687
      @jackwarren1687 3 роки тому +34

      @@dixonpinfold2582 you’re the type of person that insists their foods don’t touch each other on the plate...

    • @XDAWG756
      @XDAWG756 3 роки тому +12

      @@jackwarren1687 what’s wrong with that

    • @treasurechest2951
      @treasurechest2951 3 роки тому +13

      @@dixonpinfold2582 he said in interviews that he grew up without running water at some point, what do you make of that?

  • @frankharvey88
    @frankharvey88 2 роки тому +102

    “What are you, zero?” The earliest standup joke that I can remember, I heard this bit as a kid and it always stayed with me. Norm was a constant comedy presence my entire life

    • @Research0digo
      @Research0digo 6 місяців тому

      Anybody know which venue or show title with this bit in it, please?
      Thanks!

  • @brianandrew9594
    @brianandrew9594 3 роки тому +380

    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.

    • @eyedea81
      @eyedea81 3 роки тому +17

      Same! His comedy always cheered me up. Very sad day😔

    • @Living_Legend85
      @Living_Legend85 3 роки тому +13

      Patrice and Norm helped me through my dark days and still do through their spirit that lives on with clips like these

    • @auction20000
      @auction20000 3 роки тому

      Do you know if he actually did have any uncle Brett?

    • @maxinegibson7076
      @maxinegibson7076 3 роки тому +4

      A very funny man 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @Living_Legend85
      @Living_Legend85 3 роки тому +4

      @@maxinegibson7076 may God bless us all when we meet our time.

  • @johnjill3900
    @johnjill3900 3 роки тому +414

    His second appearance on Letterman was my first time seeing him. When he finished with the Meadowlark Lemon bit, I remember thinking that I have found my favorite comedian. So sad to have him gone. Memory Eternal, Norm

    • @synthWizkid
      @synthWizkid 3 роки тому +11

    • @tomaszstramel3594
      @tomaszstramel3594 3 роки тому +2

      I think it was his third appearance, but it doesn't really matter...

    • @JackKlumpass
      @JackKlumpass 2 роки тому +1

      I think it’s ‘metal lark lemon’ who played for the Harlem globetrotters.

  • @A.DoubleD
    @A.DoubleD 3 роки тому +236

    I miss Norm today, I’ll miss him tomorrow, but I’m glad this collection is here

  • @melindaallen3959
    @melindaallen3959 3 роки тому +133

    Thanks to the person who compiled all of this. You did a great job! There will never be another Norm.

    • @dongiller
      @dongiller  3 роки тому +20

      Thanks!

    • @rolandfischer931
      @rolandfischer931 2 роки тому +7

      @@dongiller thank you man. Thank you so much

    • @christopherhess8523
      @christopherhess8523 Рік тому +4

      ​@@dongiller​
      Thank you for your time and effort to compile this. Also, thank you for including the Bradshaw slap! Awesome

    • @winonafrog
      @winonafrog Рік тому +1

      @@dongillerTruly perfect work, Don. We the viewing public are endebted to you.

    • @BirdOfHermes83
      @BirdOfHermes83 11 місяців тому

      There will be millions of Norms. Just not this guy in the videos. RIP This Norm!

  • @sollertiskhan3254
    @sollertiskhan3254 5 років тому +407

    holy hell this is such quality footage.

    • @nowaskmehow
      @nowaskmehow 4 роки тому +47

      Before decent digital, there was very crappy digital, and before that, very good analog.

    • @coiranioconti2357
      @coiranioconti2357 4 роки тому +1

      Excuse for my ignorance, but what does you comment mean?

    • @sinsoftheswamp8346
      @sinsoftheswamp8346 4 роки тому +11

      @@coiranioconti2357 the switch from analog to digital for awhile fotage looked a lot worse. So this looks really good for the time

    • @newtoy7791
      @newtoy7791 4 роки тому +2

      On this small screen, it's more like inchage, not footage. But quality, yeah - quality.

    • @lusio7182
      @lusio7182 4 роки тому +1

      its not quality footage.. just decent... on tv it was way better back then

  • @WalkingwithWendy
    @WalkingwithWendy 3 роки тому +364

    Norm was so incredibly good looking. He was absolutely beautiful and no one ever talked about that.

    • @Xxmeca421xX
      @Xxmeca421xX 3 роки тому +31

      I thought he looked like Tom cruise on the first appearance lol

    • @WalkingwithWendy
      @WalkingwithWendy 3 роки тому +4

      @Proper Thanks for the warning! I guess I was mostly referring to his face. :)

    • @alessandrademarco5018
      @alessandrademarco5018 3 роки тому +41

      I watch Norm MAC-Donald clips daily. Of course to have a good laugh, but mostly to just smile. He really made me smile because he seemed genuinely sweet, and his eyes sparkled ✨ , especially when he knew that Dave delighted in his company, as all of us delighted in sort of his company. His mannerisms I know by heart now, all as fetching as the day is long. And yes, he was oh so handsome.
      I'll miss Norm forevermore because he was 1-of-a-kind, truly.
      P.S. "He says to me he says to me he says..."-

    • @paulinemuthena6545
      @paulinemuthena6545 2 роки тому +4

      Yes Wendy I always do.

    • @maureentrant5588
      @maureentrant5588 2 роки тому

      He’s had a GREAT BUTT, too( that’s very important)💔🥀🕊

  • @edemaio13
    @edemaio13 5 років тому +312

    Just when you thought you've seen every norm clip, the great donz comes through with these gems from his archives. Thank you so much, so happy you're back up on the UA-cam.

  • @dreddmann9292
    @dreddmann9292 2 роки тому +32

    for some odd reason I find myself watching Norm Macdonald videos over and over again, and it never gets old. It keeps me laughing every time I watch.

  • @jamesart9
    @jamesart9 3 роки тому +66

    What I absolutely love about Norm is that he is SO comfortable sitting back in the (his) pocket, and is happy to wait until (or if) you join him.
    And either is fine with him.

    • @SacredLiquid
      @SacredLiquid 3 роки тому +4

      Great point.

    • @q.d.r.l.5480
      @q.d.r.l.5480 Рік тому

      Yeah me too. He’s almost never shaken. Or at least almost never showed it. Quite the gift

  • @dariawells7438
    @dariawells7438 3 роки тому +141

    Norm has this adorable little nervous habit of touching his stomach/chest with his hands. He's done it since the beginning and even in his most recent comedy specials, he still does it. It's utterly charming.

    • @alicerose5191
      @alicerose5191 3 роки тому +14

      I know, right? And the way he touches his nose is utterly cute! ❤️

    • @mikeloss8194
      @mikeloss8194 2 роки тому +38

      He did that because he had stomach cancer in 1986.They had to take out half of his stomach and I guess it soothed him in some way.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 2 роки тому +5

      Yep he had stomach cancer and I have to wonder if all the times we thought it looked cute that maybe he wasn't feeling good or was even in pain because his friends said he basically had stomach cancer most of his adult life but had beat it twice before but in the end he had it for 9 years and didn't want anyone to know , not even his family .

    • @jomac841
      @jomac841 2 роки тому +4

      I’m assuming it has something to do with his past stomach cancer. Can’t prove it but it makes sense that he would subconsciously touch it. It was rather endearing.

    • @captainclyde5082
      @captainclyde5082 2 роки тому +18

      This comment aged weirdly

  • @randomdude6572
    @randomdude6572 4 роки тому +62

    Hey man, I just want to say that this is incredible archival work. Thanks for putting this collection of classic Norm appearances together!

  • @cathyclunysois
    @cathyclunysois 3 роки тому +93

    Devastatingly handsome, razor sharp wit, superior intelligence... what a loss for our society... why he was not an international superstar is beyond me... RIP, Norm.

    • @fredmartinjr7055
      @fredmartinjr7055 2 роки тому +20

      He spoke way too much truth and couldn’t be controlled. That’s why he wasn’t elevated to super star.

    • @Senriam
      @Senriam Рік тому +12

      @@fredmartinjr7055 nah, it’s because his humor went over too many people’s heads. He was a meta-joke teller. His jokes were hilarious, but only if you could articulate *why* they were hilarious.
      This is lost on many.

    • @q.d.r.l.5480
      @q.d.r.l.5480 Рік тому

      @@Senriamso true.

    • @forgetfulstranger
      @forgetfulstranger 3 місяці тому

      @@fredmartinjr7055 i suspect it was his humour of playing the dumb guy coupled with his humility, he never really had the vibe of a star, though he had the killer looks for it had he gone that way

  • @ItsNotDarkYet
    @ItsNotDarkYet 5 років тому +34

    Norm's earlier appearances on Late Night and Comedy Central in the 90s are the reasons why I fell in love with his standup. Back then he was one of the most unique and utterly twisted comedians that I had ever seen. Thanks for uploading the first clip -- The duffel bag joke has made me cackle for years.

  • @bernlin2000
    @bernlin2000 3 роки тому +84

    34:45 I've never heard Letterman laugh that hard...nobody could make Letterman laugh like Norm, no one!!

    • @markbtv11
      @markbtv11 3 роки тому +24

      Last ever stand up on his show. Tells you everything.

  • @joncoish
    @joncoish 3 роки тому +27

    Man I love watching Norm with Letterman. You can tell letterman just loves him!

  • @TheWdayton
    @TheWdayton 3 роки тому +25

    I think comics loved Norm so much because he was so original. His material and delivery were always one of a kind.

  • @jonangelo6884
    @jonangelo6884 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you for your service. These videos need to be shared today.

  • @katherinea.rodgers8366
    @katherinea.rodgers8366 5 років тому +29

    Thank you, Don Giller! These clips are food for my soul! I love it when Paul Shaffer would intro Norm with that old song from 1962, "Norman".

  • @hamnchee
    @hamnchee 4 роки тому +138

    Using the phrase "ya dirty dog" right from the start.

    • @kindaAbstruse
      @kindaAbstruse 4 роки тому +4

      I think it's from Rodney Dangerfield

    • @hamnchee
      @hamnchee 3 роки тому +1

      @Felix Ronan Get a room you guys.

  • @EarthdogGFX
    @EarthdogGFX 3 роки тому +53

    Ill be rewatching this collection RIP NORM
    ty Don

  • @rafaelfernandeslopesdeoliv1700
    @rafaelfernandeslopesdeoliv1700 5 років тому +231

    Holy crow! Can't believe this. An early christmas gift. Thank you so much, giller, you truly are a scholar and a gentleman.

  • @SanaZub
    @SanaZub 3 роки тому +29

    Awww the way he's shaking his legs at 18:20 😭 I bet he was so nervous but man, the way he grew into such a confident performer in such little time thereafter.. RIP Norm

  • @spuzzlightyeartoo
    @spuzzlightyeartoo 3 роки тому +20

    Watching this again for the first time. This was my first exposure to his amazing comedy. I'm really devastated by his passing.

  • @Menelec
    @Menelec 5 років тому +50

    Hey man, thanks for these, really appreciate the chronological order

  • @winstonwolf2323
    @winstonwolf2323 3 роки тому +17

    Whoever clicked the thumbs down didnt like on this amazing video, should immediately be put on some kind of watch list. All 5 of these are true works of art. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. It's so beautiful. And hilarious of course

  • @x_DEUS_VULT_x
    @x_DEUS_VULT_x 2 роки тому +10

    Not "thanks Dave" but
    *"Thank you Sir"*
    The respect was evident.

  • @jewelsandbinoculars1
    @jewelsandbinoculars1 3 роки тому +17

    Hey Don…. It’s evident that this must be an extremely sad time for you. Thanks so much for all this footage and thoughts and prayers with you.
    🙏☮️
    T

    • @dongiller
      @dongiller  3 роки тому +13

      Thanks, but please save that sentiment for Norm’s family.

  • @herberthoover2469
    @herberthoover2469 2 роки тому +12

    In hist first letterman appearance he called Bob a 'dirty dog'. Years later he would call his battle axe wife the same on Conan. Truly a man who was true to himself.

  • @mc3067
    @mc3067 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for compiling all of these. Lots of work!

  • @lauriehere6408
    @lauriehere6408 3 роки тому +39

    Rest in peace big guy thank you for the laughs, God bless you!

  • @nohabloemojislosiento4930
    @nohabloemojislosiento4930 5 років тому +48

    I like how nervous Norm looked when Dave had him sit in the chair for the outro in 91. He respects Dave so much.

  • @catcrow9577
    @catcrow9577 4 роки тому +101

    37:08 I don't think I have ever seen Dave offer a guest to come to dinner with him on live show. He thought the world of our ol' chunk of coal even back then. :)

    • @md5820
      @md5820 3 роки тому +12

      That's why Norm cried on Dave's last show.. they really loved each other.

    • @Sebrewer32
      @Sebrewer32 3 роки тому +2

      @Chip Flaked it's from a Billy Joe Shaver song. The being a diamond one day thing is from the lyrics in the song

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 2 роки тому

      Yeah but you'll notice in the first few years he didn't even get to sit in the chair next to Dave and be interviewed .
      Then the first time he does get to sit next to Dave where he's wearing white pants you see they don't have time to interview him it's just time to say goodbye and you see Norm's legs moving up and down pretty fast kind of nervous like .
      Although you would think comedians felt they hit the big time when they get on these late-night shows but the truth is that usually didn't consider it big time until they got to sit next to the show host and get interviewed and that didn't happen to him for a while from what I can see here unless they were left out but I don't believe they were .
      So if he didn't get to sit next to Dave for several years it makes you wonder if maybe it first Dave was a little bit standoffish towards him and then maybe started to like him after a while

  • @mggailitis7231
    @mggailitis7231 4 роки тому +42

    And the Giller prize goes to...Don Giller! Let's give a round of applause to the man who has preserved countless hours of hilarity for our amusement. Thanks, Don Giller.

    • @dongiller
      @dongiller  4 роки тому +7

      I always accept PayPal. :)

    • @mggailitis7231
      @mggailitis7231 4 роки тому +5

      @@dongiller Anyone notice how Giller always wins the Giller prize? You can't fool me, Giller. I'm on to you and this PayPal thingie.

    • @dongiller
      @dongiller  4 роки тому +2

      I only wish there was family blood between the Giller Prize folks and me. Unfortunately, there isn’t.

    • @therealbs2000
      @therealbs2000 3 роки тому +1

      @@mggailitis7231 let the people at home know who this giller fella is

  • @butchvito
    @butchvito 5 років тому +90

    Good Lord, I don't know who this Don Giller character is but I love him already. Even I'm Not Norm couldn't dig up this footage.

    • @sallykauth2115
      @sallykauth2115 3 роки тому

      @Matthew Lock
      I'm not sure if you are aware, but in one of the other Norm/Dave compilations, Norm mentions seeing Matlock in an airport bookstore. Pretty sure it was #3, #4, or #5. Sorry I can't narrow it down further for you.

  • @CubReporterK
    @CubReporterK 5 років тому +37

    Seeing Norm live this week, a great warm up for me!

    • @chexcollects
      @chexcollects 3 роки тому +4

      How was it? I’m sad I never got to see him 😞

    • @wuffalo
      @wuffalo 3 роки тому +2

      @@chexcollects same

  • @DrPlatypus1
    @DrPlatypus1 3 роки тому +26

    I just finished watching all of these interviews and just found out today (September 14, 2021) that Norm has passed away. I wish I could have met him, absolute comedic genius and legend.

  • @catemurphy6975
    @catemurphy6975 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for posting these compilations, Don Giller.

  • @AndrewFoxComedy
    @AndrewFoxComedy 5 років тому +56

    Love that he says “the tv.”

    • @clicheguevara5282
      @clicheguevara5282 4 роки тому +5

      ...like how he kept saying "the computer" on his UA-cam red carpet appearance.
      He kept insisting that a tablet was a computer. Lmao

    • @oldironsides4107
      @oldironsides4107 4 роки тому

      The tv is how humans talk.

    • @spac18
      @spac18 3 роки тому

      @@clicheguevara5282 well, a tablet is indeed a computer

  • @spuzzlightyeartoo
    @spuzzlightyeartoo 5 років тому +39

    You know, I really havent had much exposure to Norm Macdonald at all. I don't watch SNL, wasn't familiar with his podcast... This is a great intro to his work, enjoyed this (part 1!) immensely.

    • @drummerdoingstuff5020
      @drummerdoingstuff5020 3 роки тому +7

      You are in for a treat! I remember him from SNL and was born in 82 so I remember seeing him and never realized he was so funny. Then after the Turd Ferguson stuff I got more interested and rediscovered Norm. Now he's probably my favorite ever. Genuine good dude. Seeing him tear up on Lettermans last show and how he didn't want to roast Saget because he was his friend. I'm glad he's around.

    • @FvckYoutubeCensorship
      @FvckYoutubeCensorship 2 роки тому +1

      His movie, _Dirty Work_ , is one of the funniest movies I've watched.

  • @anthonycruciani939
    @anthonycruciani939 3 роки тому +38

    What a loss. Norm thanks for taking us along on your comedy journey. RIP.

  • @gucketjug
    @gucketjug 3 роки тому +8

    Norm and letterman had some of my favorite conversations on TV.

  • @samsungtelevision695
    @samsungtelevision695 3 роки тому +3

    Just dropped in to leave my 4x per year comment telling Don he is the god of archivists. You have provided so much entertainment and insight into the late 20th century.

  • @peteross4587
    @peteross4587 5 років тому +34

    What a transformation during 1995. First sit-down, nervous and a bit boyish. Then the confident Norm we all know and love in the last visit. Top stuff!

  • @daflotsam
    @daflotsam 5 років тому +62

    And thus begins my Norm watch fest part two of 2019.
    In all sincerity, thank you, Don!

    • @synthWizkid
      @synthWizkid 3 роки тому +2

      Wow. What a terrible day. I needed a laugh

  • @JC20XX
    @JC20XX 3 роки тому +10

    0:01 May 9, 1990. Stand-up.
    6:04 September 5, 1991. Stand-up.
    11:49 December 28, 1993. Stand-up.
    18:31 February 17, 1995. Stand-up.
    25:02 May 26, 1995. Sit-down.
    30:13 October 24, 1995 Sit-down.
    37:57 November 23, 1995. Cameo.

  • @DerangedTrapper
    @DerangedTrapper 4 роки тому +15

    You’re the man for uploading this, appreciate it

  • @vicaldama9314
    @vicaldama9314 5 років тому +30

    Finally some new content for I'm not Norm to use!!!

    • @dongiller
      @dongiller  5 років тому +28

      I’ve been looking at others’ Norm uploads tonight, and it makes me consider continuing the series with vastly superior videos than what’s been put up.

    • @bunnyblurrz
      @bunnyblurrz 5 років тому +2

      @@dongiller please upload them especially the late 90s. A better quality of them like this compilation you put up would be highly appreciated for us Norm fans.

    • @YoureRatherDumb
      @YoureRatherDumb 5 років тому

      @@dongiller Please do this.
      BTW are these VHS transfers?

    • @dongiller
      @dongiller  5 років тому +6

      YoureRatherDumb I did. See the description for the links.
      Some are, some aren’t.

    • @RealWolfmanDan
      @RealWolfmanDan 5 років тому +1

      @@dongiller thank you for your work!

  • @paw9213
    @paw9213 3 роки тому +78

    It’s interesting to see his evolution from simple stand up comic to the funniest person who ever lived

    • @daddydoza5164
      @daddydoza5164 3 роки тому +12

      A great stand up even in his early days. Anybody would tell you he was another level

  • @ChristopherHemsworthCreative
    @ChristopherHemsworthCreative 3 роки тому +6

    You're a legend, Don. Thanks so much for this.

  • @Composingstick
    @Composingstick 5 років тому +27

    Dude thanks. Norm’s outstandingly “Top Notch!”
    And I love Dave. The book The last giant of Late Night is what brought your name to my attention. Everything you’ve done is great! Thanks!!!

  • @dustypidgeon
    @dustypidgeon 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much for putting this together and sharing it. God bless

  • @clark9992
    @clark9992 5 років тому +21

    That fish stick joke is Gold, Jerry. Gold!

  • @jonsprye3199
    @jonsprye3199 3 роки тому +9

    11:24 is my favorite part. He looks shocked, and generally shocked to be on the couch

  • @VangeliRock
    @VangeliRock 3 роки тому +15

    First time I've actually seen his first debut TV appearance. Classic. Love ya Norm and thanks for all the laughs man. You were the best.

  • @suprchickn7745
    @suprchickn7745 2 роки тому +5

    A star is born. So fun to watch this evolution in his confidence and Dave's obvious love of his wit. We miss ya Norm!

  • @tomjeffries58
    @tomjeffries58 4 роки тому +16

    Really fun watching his career and confidence grow.

  • @joshdagostine9556
    @joshdagostine9556 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Don, for compiling these.

  • @craigdaniel3262
    @craigdaniel3262 4 роки тому +6

    I could always take or leave this guy but suddenly I’m on a kick and haven’t stopped watching every video of his for a few days

  • @roberts1572
    @roberts1572 4 роки тому +5

    Quality content! Norm is a genius, thank you for uploading!

  • @angelaoehley809
    @angelaoehley809 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you David Letterman for introducing Norm to us. Miss him.
    RIP Norm. ✝️💟☮️

  • @henrikibsen6258
    @henrikibsen6258 5 років тому +36

    I must say Don, people are pretty pleased with this UA-cam video here.

  • @elliotburing87
    @elliotburing87 3 роки тому +7

    Binging like crazy, and sooooooo satisfying…….. RIP Norm

  • @MrNemoYo
    @MrNemoYo 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the effort to compile these, buddy.
    What a GREAT 1st performance, eh!

  • @alisonlindholm1169
    @alisonlindholm1169 5 років тому +6

    Been waiting for this for awhile. I’d seen most of these, but not in this quality. Thanks Don!

  • @jurgo_01
    @jurgo_01 3 роки тому +3

    So glad to have all these great memories of Norm and all who were bless to share time with him. Heart goes out to his loved ones.

  • @DanielECarroll
    @DanielECarroll 3 роки тому +12

    It’s embarrassing how many times I have watched these videos of Norm on Letterman. Dave is right - there is no one funnier! He got it! He understood how to be a guest on Letterman.

  • @brianjamesesq747
    @brianjamesesq747 2 роки тому +6

    I was so proud of Norm for crushing his first appearance. A legend was born. RIP to a great one.

  • @finnibertlunchiken7792
    @finnibertlunchiken7792 5 років тому +13

    This is AWESOME. What a find! I'll be watching every part of this collection.
    I cant help but think about what is going through Norm's mind at 5:54. He's just finished a killer set on his first tv appearance on Letterman. He worked for approximately 2 years to get to this exact point which was his ultimate and ONLY goal. He had no aspirations to go into comedy or write, or act or anything else. His one goal was to get on Letterman and he worked towards that goal and accomplished it. He has said he thought "Well I finally did it. I guess I'lll go back home and get a job now ".

    • @thriller985
      @thriller985 5 років тому

      That's amazing to think about

  • @conorwheale4705
    @conorwheale4705 3 роки тому +16

    I binged Norm a few months back when Conan ended his show. He Conan and he and Dave are my absolute favorite.

  • @goodfella88
    @goodfella88 5 років тому +22

    Norm’s jackets kept getting bigger.
    BLESS YOU DON GILLER!!

  • @mcnallyaar
    @mcnallyaar 3 роки тому +13

    I love that they play Dylan for his intro music. I wonder if he asked Paul if he would do that? How did they know he loved Dylan?

  • @Munedawg
    @Munedawg 4 роки тому +32

    This was the beginning of a life-long comedy bromance between Norm and Dave. Cherish it.

  • @Rarba786
    @Rarba786 3 роки тому +8

    Rest in Peace Norm. Fearless funny and like no other. Passed away today from cancer.

  • @MPcurtis6
    @MPcurtis6 3 роки тому +22

    I feel like I'm watching the evolution of the perfection of his comedy timing. He tells the same jokes years apart. But his timing is so much better the second time.

    • @MPcurtis6
      @MPcurtis6 3 роки тому +3

      He never get rid of his nervous tics coming out though

  • @commentcopbadge6665
    @commentcopbadge6665 3 роки тому +1

    Best compilation/collection video on YT... ever! EVERRRR!!!

  • @timkinney8719
    @timkinney8719 4 роки тому +151

    He was such a young chunk of coal back then.

    • @stephenkubica9829
      @stephenkubica9829 3 роки тому

      I've never heard that expression, Cheers!

    • @mutt8553
      @mutt8553 3 роки тому +4

      @@stephenkubica9829 Not in the loop

    • @no_peace
      @no_peace 3 роки тому +6

      I had a huge crush on him

    • @no_peace
      @no_peace 3 роки тому +8

      *i still do, but I used to, too

    • @sallykauth2115
      @sallykauth2115 3 роки тому +1

      @no peace
      He was such a good looking man.

  • @Daniel-RunToRoyal
    @Daniel-RunToRoyal 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this!!! Epic!

  • @TDW2364
    @TDW2364 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you very much for this. He’s a good guy.

  • @LawsMusic108
    @LawsMusic108 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for making these complitations

  • @WillfulSoul143
    @WillfulSoul143 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for putting these clips together. Very enjoyable. This old chunk of coal appreciates it, a lot.

  • @DocPatriot
    @DocPatriot 4 роки тому +21

    Letterman really helped norm out in his career at the beginning

  • @paulcolbourne9112
    @paulcolbourne9112 5 років тому +8

    So great to have all these together. Some I haven't seen which was a bonus!

  • @JackKlumpass
    @JackKlumpass 2 роки тому +6

    I only discovered Norm about 6 weeks before his death and I love him. Just reading his book and it’s great!

  • @synthWizkid
    @synthWizkid 3 роки тому +7

    Shine on you crazy diamond 💎

  • @annabrewer8054
    @annabrewer8054 5 років тому +13

    Thanks Don! Great to see these spots in such nice quality.

  • @Tubeydoobydoo
    @Tubeydoobydoo 3 роки тому +7

    I love the way Letterman looked at him. ❤💔

  • @jamietabor1200
    @jamietabor1200 3 роки тому +3

    Best story teller of my time. I never knew what was coming. Funniest comic of my time, with all due respect to George Carlin. ❤✌ RIP, Norm. Miss you already 🤣🇨🇦😎

  • @justicegusting2476
    @justicegusting2476 3 роки тому +16

    That re-dreaming joke gets me every time where you’re having this great dream only to wake-up and find yourself in your miserable life again.
    Happens all the time.

  • @TheoPhile333
    @TheoPhile333 5 років тому +3

    Excellent, excellent, excellent!
    Thank you, Mr. Don Giller!

  • @spencerbrown2933
    @spencerbrown2933 4 роки тому +52

    That first routine features both a "shallow grave" reference and a "dirty dog."

  • @vinnieboombatz4044
    @vinnieboombatz4044 4 роки тому +39

    18:23 for Letterman taking off his jacket real quick. Rest is history

  • @Zelig2Cents
    @Zelig2Cents 4 роки тому +39

    “Them’s mean streets if you’re a Weiner dog in a cardigan!” Best comedian ever.

  • @MrBenthie
    @MrBenthie 5 років тому +4

    YES! Thank you very much. Please do more Norm collections.

  • @ristekostadinov2820
    @ristekostadinov2820 5 років тому +27

    Dave always had love for Norm, not many people had that privilege. Norm even had speech when Letterman was awarded with Mark Twain prize.

  • @radiosandrayguns
    @radiosandrayguns 3 роки тому +14

    gonna miss this genius but also, undefeated legacy left for us to enjoy