Norm Macdonald talks Trump, Trudeau and the secrets to political comedy

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  • Comedian Norm Macdonald discusses comedy in the Donald Trump era and if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau inherited the intellect and humour of his father.
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  • @Omnicronnn
    @Omnicronnn 5 років тому +1827

    This is probably Norm at his most genuine & unironic state; it's probably because he's being interviewed by a family member.

    • @kayEnt3rtainm3nt
      @kayEnt3rtainm3nt 4 роки тому +59

      Lucky family. I wish my family reunions were this civil and pleasant :-(

    • @Joey-el7ud
      @Joey-el7ud 4 роки тому +34

      He is like this allot you just have to look really hard for it

    • @nwat1993
      @nwat1993 4 роки тому +11

      Awkward moment on international television lol

    • @DrSnook
      @DrSnook 4 роки тому +3

      Yes, it's a shame. I wish I hadn't been able to see his real self.

    • @c7po457
      @c7po457 3 роки тому +28

      @@DrSnook why? He's awesome on and off the stage.

  • @SixBlix
    @SixBlix 6 років тому +1635

    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.

    • @johnnyskinwalker4095
      @johnnyskinwalker4095 6 років тому +75

      really true, good interviewer

    • @TT-zi7hi
      @TT-zi7hi 6 років тому +58

      there is no doubt about it that THIS is the way to interview, no matter who it is, thank you for pointing that out.

    • @kirkcavenaugh758
      @kirkcavenaugh758 6 років тому +31

      It's actually profound when you realize this

    • @wyskass861
      @wyskass861 3 роки тому +30

      @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.

    • @jackk7310
      @jackk7310 3 роки тому +2

      Sure. When you’re interviewing your comedian brother-in-law.

  • @robm9999
    @robm9999 3 роки тому +1074

    Sympathies to Joyce, Neil and all of Norm’s family. He was the best and will be missed very much!

  • @ChuddmasterZero
    @ChuddmasterZero 3 роки тому +812

    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.

    • @wr6079
      @wr6079 3 роки тому +58

      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.

    • @marianneharms5836
      @marianneharms5836 3 роки тому +16

      @@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.

    • @MrRosiesfavorites
      @MrRosiesfavorites 3 роки тому +17

      @@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.

    • @cici79
      @cici79 3 роки тому +10

      @@marianneharms5836 - we have contempt for you, too. 🙄🤢🤮

    • @cici79
      @cici79 3 роки тому +7

      Love Norm! Rest In Peace! See you in Heaven! 💖🙏🤗🇺🇸

  • @mortensenegbert6619
    @mortensenegbert6619 3 роки тому +429

    "Justin doesn't seem to have inherited his father's flinty intellect." So off-hand, but so precise and spot-on.

    • @chrisdoe6890
      @chrisdoe6890 3 роки тому +1

      Dumb as a box of River rocks in other comedic intellect .

    • @eblatz80
      @eblatz80 2 роки тому +3

      His “father “

  • @MickyAvStickyHands
    @MickyAvStickyHands 6 років тому +1371

    "More difficult for Good comedians and way easier for Bad comedians" That's is spectacularly accurate.

  • @mikem1006
    @mikem1006 3 роки тому +490

    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.

    • @madorsey077
      @madorsey077 3 роки тому +49

      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".

    • @bertexsted3713
      @bertexsted3713 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @independentmusicguy
    @independentmusicguy 3 роки тому +317

    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.

    • @stephenr1999
      @stephenr1999 2 роки тому +8

      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

    • @AG-ni8jm
      @AG-ni8jm 2 роки тому +2

      Same here

    • @perrywilchiuk6012
      @perrywilchiuk6012 Рік тому +6

      Welcome to the Norm club bud.

    • @ronyolo8419
      @ronyolo8419 Рік тому +1

      Same

    • @lastofthemohicans4665
      @lastofthemohicans4665 Рік тому +1

      Same here, I only discovered him during the pandemic. And that was the best thing that happened to me in that time :)

  • @ryanpeplinski1884
    @ryanpeplinski1884 3 роки тому +394

    When he said, “I love you Joyce.” Lots of undertones of sincerity.

    • @jeffreyamster6020
      @jeffreyamster6020 3 роки тому +47

      With Norm's passing, him telling his Sister-In-Law that he loves her might be the saddest moment in the history of television.

    • @palsyddad
      @palsyddad 3 роки тому +20

      @@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.

    • @jacksemenoff2148
      @jacksemenoff2148 3 роки тому +21

      He never used I love you loosely ,when he said it he really meant it.

    • @Madrrrrrrrrrrr
      @Madrrrrrrrrrrr 3 роки тому +8

      I remember this interview like the day of yesterday. It's special all the way.

    • @kuryanthomas1438
      @kuryanthomas1438 3 роки тому +8

      @@jacksemenoff2148 he loved his big bro and that affection definitely passed over to his wife as well.

  • @jakesnake66
    @jakesnake66 6 років тому +605

    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.

    • @sallymj8957
      @sallymj8957 5 років тому +10

      Well said!

    • @alexk6343
      @alexk6343 5 років тому +47

      And an old chunk of coal

    • @fletcherb4728
      @fletcherb4728 4 роки тому +11

      @@alexk6343 I came here to write that haha

    • @Joe-of1ob
      @Joe-of1ob 3 роки тому +4

      @@alexk6343 perfect

    • @vovin8132
      @vovin8132 3 роки тому +12

      There's a real stream of consciousness going on here

  • @PazzoLucas
    @PazzoLucas 3 роки тому +693

    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

  • @williamwagner2200
    @williamwagner2200 6 років тому +189

    This is an extremely sharp man.

  • @daveg5857
    @daveg5857 3 роки тому +418

    "Nothing looks dumber than parodying self parody. You really get caught not understanding" Brilliant.

    • @t16205
      @t16205 2 роки тому +2

      Nailed it!

    • @otto_jk
      @otto_jk 2 роки тому +4

      @Repent!. That reminds me of that tragedy... Of nine eleven

    • @JP-ATV
      @JP-ATV 6 місяців тому

      Thinking the exact same! So true!

    • @PVEDAYZXB
      @PVEDAYZXB 4 місяці тому

      I miss Norm so much... We lost a legend...😢

  • @Verylukyguy
    @Verylukyguy 3 роки тому +372

    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.

    • @parismemory
      @parismemory 3 роки тому +31

      he does that often. Part of the humor.

    • @bjovers1
      @bjovers1 3 роки тому +44

      I bet he had that call planned 😄

    • @giovanna722
      @giovanna722 3 роки тому +43

      I love her big grin. Took it all in stride. She was used to him :)

    • @younes2415
      @younes2415 3 роки тому +11

      @@giovanna722 You have to get used to Norms personality and humour, just an amazing guy truly a great guy.

    • @JamMasterJR
      @JamMasterJR 3 роки тому +17

      Jon Lovitz said that if Norm was told not to do something he would do it.

  • @FatherJoel
    @FatherJoel 6 років тому +91

    "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.

  • @joesimon2018
    @joesimon2018 6 років тому +1942

    "People hated Hillary so much that they voted for someone they hated more."
    That's Mark Twain quality genius

    • @dannyapeshit
      @dannyapeshit 6 років тому +42

      It's a total paradox if you think about it.

    • @develupa
      @develupa 6 років тому +13

      Good analogy, Joe!

    • @kourii
      @kourii 5 років тому +5

      @@dannyapeshit It's not really a paradox at all

    • @dannyapeshit
      @dannyapeshit 5 років тому +5

      @@kourii Let me guess, you think Hilary is the devil.

    • @kourii
      @kourii 5 років тому +7

      @@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*

  • @CWB342
    @CWB342 2 роки тому +43

    Norm's eyes never ever stopped sparkling. 1/2 mischief and 1/2 heart. We miss you Norm.

  • @forevernorthstars
    @forevernorthstars 3 роки тому +376

    So underrated, brilliant and already has aged like fine wine. McDonald was one of a kind and it sucks that he's gone.

    • @CaliWeHo
      @CaliWeHo 3 роки тому +3

      😪💔

    • @bola5671
      @bola5671 3 роки тому +5

      Macdonald, just fixing the spelling error. Somehow I only just heard of him after his death. Shame on me

    • @Eralen00
      @Eralen00 3 роки тому +1

      Underrated when? Everyone has been calling him a genius and one of the funniest comedians of all time. Show me where he's underrated.

    • @rick3461
      @rick3461 3 роки тому +1

      @@Eralen00 He was fired from SNL for not being funny. I’d called that underrated.

    • @sirmount2636
      @sirmount2636 3 роки тому +4

      @@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.

  • @LesterLitchfieldnz
    @LesterLitchfieldnz 2 роки тому +54

    The older I get the more I appreciate Norm MacDonald.

  • @rangercal1
    @rangercal1 3 роки тому +164

    This is the most candid, sincere, and intelligent interview I've seen Norm give.

    • @xFlRSTx
      @xFlRSTx 3 роки тому +13

      This is the most candid, sincere, and intelligent interview I've seen anyone give.

    • @gregorywilkinson5731
      @gregorywilkinson5731 3 роки тому +8

      Yeah he's being a sweetheart here since she's his relative

    • @thomdrolet2624
      @thomdrolet2624 2 роки тому +2

      @@gregorywilkinson5731 Imagine Norm being your brother in law. I never met the guy and I love him.

    • @snafuperman
      @snafuperman 2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @leonardstilwell1894
    @leonardstilwell1894 6 років тому +801

    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.

    • @Frandaman84
      @Frandaman84 6 років тому +28

      one of his sign offs is saying i love you to the camera or crowd but this one did seem a bit sweeter

    • @BJ-ru2kw
      @BJ-ru2kw 6 років тому +5

      Yeah! Canadia baby!

    • @miscellaneousmedia3753
      @miscellaneousmedia3753 6 років тому +14

      Canadians are pretty nice people

    • @humanonearth1
      @humanonearth1 6 років тому +3

      Ahh, so that's how he got booked.

    • @SethMcFartlane
      @SethMcFartlane 6 років тому +5

      She's a hot sister-in-law.

  • @vahn_legaia
    @vahn_legaia 3 роки тому +116

    I love how he answered his phone. This guy was so genuine.

  • @TheWoodlandsMusicLessons
    @TheWoodlandsMusicLessons 6 років тому +450

    I wanna have a beer with Norm.

    • @YoureRatherDumb
      @YoureRatherDumb 6 років тому +6

      Would you, though? I know I couldn't keep up with him.

    • @hayk3000
      @hayk3000 5 років тому +11

      I'd just shut up and listen

    • @Sphere723
      @Sphere723 5 років тому +3

      Norm hasn't had a drink in 5 years.

    • @WIGGER01
      @WIGGER01 5 років тому

      @@hayk3000 same

    • @Sunset553
      @Sunset553 5 років тому +7

      I want to marry him. It’s nigh on impossible to find a man that smart who also sees the world clearly.

  • @devo196047
    @devo196047 3 роки тому +105

    Norm gets it dead on right at the beginning: "he doesn't seem to have inherited his father's flinty intellect".

  • @paulgregoriou8520
    @paulgregoriou8520 3 роки тому +134

    One of the most legendary comedians of all time. Still miss Chris Farley, just beginning to miss Norm.

  • @franciscojmedina
    @franciscojmedina 6 років тому +144

    Thanks Norm. You have always been a great comedian and human being.

    • @u686st7
      @u686st7 6 років тому +2

      He and Dennis Miller were the two best "Weekend Update" anchors.

  • @rafiibnferdous526
    @rafiibnferdous526 6 років тому +499

    "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.

    • @offair911
      @offair911 6 років тому +4

      Rafi Ibn Ferdous I think it was one of those phone wallets for a smart phone, not a flip phone

    • @rafiibnferdous526
      @rafiibnferdous526 6 років тому +4

      Joshua Lloyd yeah! exactly what I mean flip cover for phone, not flip phone. Cheers

    • @friedrichschopenhauer2900
      @friedrichschopenhauer2900 6 років тому +2

      I agree

    • @garethm3242
      @garethm3242 6 років тому +10

      Of course he has to pronounce it differently to everyone "TEE vee", with the emphasis on the wrong syllable. Hilarious.

    • @matthijstreurniet1110
      @matthijstreurniet1110 6 років тому +2

      Dennis Miller, is that you? "This guys a freaking genius"

  • @TheBitBlock
    @TheBitBlock 6 років тому +1077

    Man I love Norm, genuine dude. So nice to see a celebrity not just brainlessly trashing Trump.

    • @HAL-9000.
      @HAL-9000. 6 років тому +12

      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.

    • @bongofrenzy303
      @bongofrenzy303 6 років тому +29

      especially since Trump does it better.

    • @OldRaver
      @OldRaver 6 років тому +4

      Spot on, Norm!

    • @OldRaver
      @OldRaver 6 років тому +13

      Love Norm’s Burt Reynolds!
      Love Norm. ❤️

    • @diablo2elitepvpguides405
      @diablo2elitepvpguides405 6 років тому +4

      Nintendo Beyond he's picking low hanging fruit, nothing clever there

  • @gammasmash1924
    @gammasmash1924 6 років тому +358

    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.

    • @michaelmcaree6296
      @michaelmcaree6296 3 роки тому +11

      @@MaartenvanRossemLezingen "That's why I hate seeing folks like Ben Shapiro or Steven Crowder"
      Fixed that for you.

    • @michaelmcaree6296
      @michaelmcaree6296 3 роки тому +1

      @David McArdle I don't really know anything about them. "Fixed that for you" is a common joke.

    • @danielblatzanich2714
      @danielblatzanich2714 3 роки тому +3

      @David McArdle they have awful views and espouse them as loudly as possible with as much confidence as they can muster

    • @Elemiriel
      @Elemiriel 3 роки тому +11

      @@danielblatzanich2714 because they don't agree with you?

    • @Jared_Is_Near
      @Jared_Is_Near 3 роки тому +1

      @@Elemiriel Your condescension isn't hidden and your bias is noted.

  • @MrTbraida23
    @MrTbraida23 3 роки тому +381

    His perspective on comedians saying “I hate Trump” needed to be said. Norm was fearless and exceptional.

  • @conephompany
    @conephompany 6 років тому +405

    I really enjoyed this interview, he touched on some interesting points. Love listening to this intelligent, humble and funny guy

    • @Im9002glorious
      @Im9002glorious 6 років тому +15

      The CTV "thing" is Norms sister in law.

    • @kessler2797
      @kessler2797 6 років тому +16

      "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.

    • @drewcama5481
      @drewcama5481 6 років тому

      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?

    • @BileDuctBalderdash
      @BileDuctBalderdash 6 років тому +4

      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.

    • @billsmyth5386
      @billsmyth5386 6 років тому +2

      @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.

  • @greendaleforever
    @greendaleforever 3 роки тому +66

    He was the absolute best, condolences to you and your family.

  • @WeaselWorks
    @WeaselWorks 3 роки тому +28

    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.

  • @douglasmcintyre3297
    @douglasmcintyre3297 3 роки тому +85

    Rest in peace Norm. " Who needs a joke when you have the word crackwhore?"

  • @wibuwe
    @wibuwe 3 роки тому +60

    Never appreciated how thoughtful and skilled he was in his craft when I was younger.

    • @Bubbles-od2tv
      @Bubbles-od2tv 3 роки тому +2

      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

  • @ohyeahthatsright3155
    @ohyeahthatsright3155 3 роки тому +36

    A rare glimpse into a great man’s heart, so refreshing. The I love you was so genuine

  • @patrickpilkington6241
    @patrickpilkington6241 3 роки тому +86

    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. ❤️

  • @troywallace7011
    @troywallace7011 6 років тому +390

    I love the way she smiles. You can tell that she really finds him funny.

    • @moved2bitchute779
      @moved2bitchute779 6 років тому +20

      Yup. Thought that too.

    • @joey4track
      @joey4track 6 років тому +40

      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

    • @MrCholoPants3415
      @MrCholoPants3415 6 років тому +22

      Yeah, she seemed to have a good sense of humor. She rolled with the cell phone thing really well lol.

    • @TT-zi7hi
      @TT-zi7hi 6 років тому +26

      i like this old battle axe

    • @AC-gw4qu
      @AC-gw4qu 5 років тому +44

      Her name is Joyce Napier. She's married to Norm's brother, Neil McDonald. He's literally family.

  • @cayrick
    @cayrick 5 років тому +128

    Joyce has such a beautiful and engaging smile. I could watch her all day.

  • @yhp99
    @yhp99 4 роки тому +51

    "Love you Joyce!" Love youtoo Bye bye.." what a unique and charming end to an interview

    • @Cudicut
      @Cudicut 4 роки тому +4

      i keep replaying that part! So sweet!

  • @junsinator971
    @junsinator971 3 роки тому +122

    "It's way easier for bad comedians" - so spot on!

  • @mr.howard1
    @mr.howard1 3 роки тому +41

    His insight is what makes him such a great comedian.

  • @mauiztic
    @mauiztic 3 роки тому +30

    This is a gem of an interview, thanks. Rest in peace, Norm

  • @CornholioPuppetMaster
    @CornholioPuppetMaster 4 роки тому +46

    This guy has one mood: funny
    Norm is just a special guy, one of a kind

  • @spyrossavaides2297
    @spyrossavaides2297 3 роки тому +42

    Rest in peace my friend ,I have watched every single performance ,long time fan ,I will miss you.

  • @and_rayus
    @and_rayus 6 років тому +846

    “Nobody would have a beer with Hillary Clinton”
    Perfect.

  • @Mkrmnxn
    @Mkrmnxn 6 років тому +237

    "Parodying self-parody" doesn't look good. Norm is a few levels above the idiots we have doing political comedy these days.

    • @duasympara7595
      @duasympara7595 3 роки тому +1

      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!).

    • @Stigmatainmypants
      @Stigmatainmypants 3 роки тому

      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.

  • @VaughnJogVlog
    @VaughnJogVlog 6 років тому +254

    “Nobody wanted to have a beer with Hillary Clinton.” 😂🤣😂

    • @danfield6030
      @danfield6030 6 років тому

      VaughnJogVlog ....I would.

    • @scottwilliam3470
      @scottwilliam3470 6 років тому +2

      Who the hell would want to have a beer with you ?

    • @cityhawk
      @cityhawk 3 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @jaytea3299
    @jaytea3299 3 роки тому +67

    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.

  • @daveg5857
    @daveg5857 3 роки тому +26

    "I love you Joyce." What a sweet guy Norm was.

    • @TommyLikeTom
      @TommyLikeTom 3 роки тому

      yes very, it's his sister in law

  • @RSidd
    @RSidd 6 років тому +691

    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!

    • @pollard068
      @pollard068 6 років тому +20

      troy? troy mcclure? weren't you in "Locker Room Towel Fight: The Blinding of Larry Driscoll?

    • @RSidd
      @RSidd 6 років тому +28

      Yes, yes. And you may also remember me from such educational films as "Two minus three equals negative fun!" and "Firecrackers- the silent killer".

    • @jsilence418
      @jsilence418 6 років тому +2

      Troy McLure has anyone ever told you not to slobber ?

    • @johnnyreality
      @johnnyreality 6 років тому

      Really?

    • @Ioganstone
      @Ioganstone 6 років тому +4

      Stay away from the I'm not Norm youtube channel... Its a life stealer

  • @waynepayne9875
    @waynepayne9875 6 років тому +857

    Norm is an intellectual disguised as a comedian

    • @gkelly3566
      @gkelly3566 4 роки тому +18

      Relax dude. He's not that smart.

    • @PoeticWeasel
      @PoeticWeasel 4 роки тому +10

      Garreth Kelly I mean he’s pretty well read he’s not that smart but he’s smart enough

    • @gkelly3566
      @gkelly3566 3 роки тому +5

      @current_interest Have I upset a fanboy?

    • @erikdresen3172
      @erikdresen3172 3 роки тому +37

      The opposite of bill marr who is a joke disguised as an intellect.

    • @waynepayne9875
      @waynepayne9875 3 роки тому +1

      @@erikdresen3172 Aha!

  • @aldorodriguez3310
    @aldorodriguez3310 6 років тому +488

    I wonder where Norm gets his ideas.

  • @Kpooji
    @Kpooji 5 років тому +166

    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.

    • @joanettemurch9040
      @joanettemurch9040 3 роки тому +13

      Twinkly eyes👏👏👏

    • @Kpooji
      @Kpooji 3 роки тому +1

      @Mike Pondo Well we can at least agree that you’ve said enough.

    • @thisismylovehandle
      @thisismylovehandle 3 роки тому +2

      Twinkly eyes and dimples. Always cute and charming!

  • @gioscervelo
    @gioscervelo 3 роки тому +111

    Justin didn't inherit his fathers "Flinty intellect" . Nicely said.

  • @jessegpresley
    @jessegpresley 6 років тому +290

    That was Adam Egret his sidekick on the phone. His job is to ruin all Norm's interviews.

    • @wingnutofcoolness
      @wingnutofcoolness 6 років тому +5

      BMAH I remember David Spade saying that, (actually phrased it as a question).

    • @tuxedozak
      @tuxedozak 6 років тому +15

      It bombed on The View and it bombed here.

    • @SamPendleton
      @SamPendleton 6 років тому +40

      He was calling from under the Queensboro Bridge.

    • @bunnyblurrz
      @bunnyblurrz 6 років тому +7

      His TRUSTY sidekick

    • @moleflair
      @moleflair 6 років тому +1

      Like the bird?

  • @elijaht.wreckingball5532
    @elijaht.wreckingball5532 3 роки тому +12

    We're lucky to have access to so many great Norm Macdonald videos on UA-cam.

  • @madorsey077
    @madorsey077 6 років тому +59

    I thought he was going to say, “Donald, I need to call you back”.

  • @daniellay8872
    @daniellay8872 Рік тому +6

    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

  • @beaudroux21
    @beaudroux21 3 роки тому +75

    Norm: "I love you Joyce"
    Cool family moment.

    • @loca8048
      @loca8048 3 роки тому +2

      Top of mind for him.

  • @maciek_d
    @maciek_d 6 років тому +101

    "I'm trying to stay away from it, because it's just low hanging fruit"

    • @danielstack4158
      @danielstack4158 4 роки тому +3

      Well so was Bob Dole being old Normy

    • @sunndog5715
      @sunndog5715 3 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @ytj22
      @ytj22 3 роки тому +3

      @@sunndog5715 OJ? Really? Lmao

  • @madmardigan6890
    @madmardigan6890 6 років тому +272

    Honest to God question, how does Seth Meyers have his own show?

    • @TheAlibabatree
      @TheAlibabatree 6 років тому +15

      Mad Mardigan Seth Myers to comedy, is what Sam Harris is to comedy. Except Harris is sometimes funny.

    • @timwh7467
      @timwh7467 6 років тому +12

      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.

    • @TheAlibabatree
      @TheAlibabatree 6 років тому +26

      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.

    • @timwh7467
      @timwh7467 6 років тому +4

      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.

    • @madmardigan6890
      @madmardigan6890 6 років тому +3

      TheAlibabatree oh is Conan still on? I thought he retired too lol I don't watch TV tho. Hes my fav host

  • @theshamegame2787
    @theshamegame2787 2 роки тому +12

    - Norm MacDonald
    - Louie Anderson
    - Bob Saget
    - Gilbert Gottfried
    We've lost four legends not that far apart, and it's heartbreaking. 💔

    • @mkultra2456
      @mkultra2456 Рік тому

      They were all murdered for being too real.

    • @Kryptospotted
      @Kryptospotted 3 місяці тому

      Now Martin Mull, in addition to the above and I believe a few others who were on Norm MacDonald Live.

  • @johnortiz7534
    @johnortiz7534 3 роки тому +20

    Thank you NORM , FOR ALL THE ENTERTAINMENT .... LOVE AND MISS YOU BIG TIME

  • @Ale-do3rn
    @Ale-do3rn 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @nickdudesville5154
    @nickdudesville5154 6 років тому +881

    As per usual Norm was spot on.

    • @23ukiman
      @23ukiman 6 років тому +3

      Nick Dudesville I

    • @MoeGreensRightEye
      @MoeGreensRightEye 6 років тому

      ukiman23 |

    • @mikelomez9313
      @mikelomez9313 6 років тому +15

      Nick Dudesville Alec Baldwin's Trump is Very funny though imo

    • @mattlovesnecro
      @mattlovesnecro 6 років тому +5

      Norm has always offered a great perspective and satire in my opinion.

    • @NNN_613
      @NNN_613 6 років тому +39

      Where did she show her liberal bias? When Norm complimented Reagan, the look on her face was neutral. And when Norm said Trump was enormously funny, the camera wasn't even on her face. Then, when Norm said he was funny like a WWE wrestler, she just laughed like a normal person would. I looked her up (Joyce Napier) and I can't find a single instance where she has revealed her political leanings. She seems to be a very impartial journalist actually. The fact that you assume what her thoughts about Trump are, and that she finds him 100% bad, all from the looks on her face is pretty ridiculous. It sounds like you just want her to be a liberal who thinks Trump is 100% bad so that you can criticize her. It's actually something liberals are more known for doing - so congratulations, you have become just like the people you hate.

  • @neilwalker6203
    @neilwalker6203 6 років тому +377

    More interviews should end with people saying "I love you".

    • @SOADslipsURknot
      @SOADslipsURknot 6 років тому +22

      No... They're family so it's fine but otherwise that'd be either creepy or lessening the meaning of love imo.

    • @UnderAlog572
      @UnderAlog572 6 років тому +8

      But I do love Costco.. I say it out every time I leave

    • @juancpgo
      @juancpgo 6 років тому +9

      I love all y'all

    • @cryforthemoon
      @cryforthemoon 6 років тому +7

      c'mon man. the human race can be fam.

    • @ZacticalZombie
      @ZacticalZombie 6 років тому +11

      He used to always end The Sports Show with "Goodnight, I love you." and it was the sweetest.

  • @aai3661
    @aai3661 6 років тому +118

    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!!!

    • @hayk3000
      @hayk3000 5 років тому +1

      How do you know he was a lumberjack?

    • @Dude0000
      @Dude0000 5 років тому +25

      hayk3000 he’s a Canadian man...he wasn’t a Mountie, so by deduction, he must have been a lumberjack. Simple logic.

    • @SeanKH19
      @SeanKH19 3 роки тому +7

      @@Dude0000 You must be one of those professors of logic.

    • @Dude0000
      @Dude0000 3 роки тому +10

      @@SeanKH19 yeah, I am. Do you have a doghouse?

    • @notlikely4468
      @notlikely4468 3 роки тому +4

      @@Dude0000
      Well...he has more teeth than scars
      So that rules out professional hockey player

  • @BlueHooloovoo
    @BlueHooloovoo 6 років тому +34

    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.

    • @chilliecheesecake
      @chilliecheesecake 2 роки тому +1

      @@MaartenvanRossemLezingen OP is talking about the importance of impartiality.

  • @thisismedgr
    @thisismedgr 3 роки тому +83

    I like that he seemed genuinely gawrshed to be talking to his sister in law, pretty charming.

    • @jamesmcnally8705
      @jamesmcnally8705 3 роки тому

      his brother is even more famous in Canadian journalism

  • @tashakomaroff2982
    @tashakomaroff2982 6 років тому +21

    Aw, I love you Joyce! Very sweet. I think Norm is a class act.

  • @Jordan22220
    @Jordan22220 2 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @MDJ-wb1pn
    @MDJ-wb1pn 5 років тому +29

    Great interview and love norm. Seems like a humble guy and realistic about a lot of things in life.

  • @fuferito
    @fuferito 11 місяців тому +4

    For anyone who doesn't know, when it comes to comedy the question I ask myself is,
    _"What would Seth Meyers do?"_

  • @FoF1212
    @FoF1212 6 років тому +124

    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!

    • @Niel2760
      @Niel2760 3 роки тому +7

      That we elected a pro wrestler as president?

    • @alecrosekrans
      @alecrosekrans 3 роки тому +10

      I hope you realize that Norm is on record saying that Trump is utterly despicable.

    • @chrishadden4834
      @chrishadden4834 3 роки тому +1

      You definitely missed the point dude.

    • @wasdwasdedsf
      @wasdwasdedsf 3 роки тому

      @@alecrosekrans when did he say tyhat

  • @Savagemister
    @Savagemister 6 років тому +540

    Yeah, but all the comedians going after Trump are all brave.
    I couldn't even type that with a straight face.

    • @beowulf916
      @beowulf916 6 років тому +92

      you must be using the liberal arts college definition of the word 'fascist' then. Fascist: Any opinion presented which is different from my own.

    • @George_Costanza
      @George_Costanza 6 років тому +59

      I don't like the opinions of others, so i'll call them fascists...i'll show them.........moron

    • @thomasrothrock
      @thomasrothrock 6 років тому +30

      "quasi" means "seemingly" which you then follow up with another equally noncommital "seems to". could you possibly have strung together a weaker statement? perhaps they only seem brave to you. perhaps they are merely lazy seemstresses.

    • @matrixist
      @matrixist 6 років тому +20

      Trump is a clown, but he understands the depth of the corruption of the political and Hollywood elites. The current leftist politics is childish if not outright childish and dangerous.

    • @stephaniebarron52
      @stephaniebarron52 6 років тому +6

      beowulf916 At the Liberal Arts college they told us that when black-clad skinheads suddenly appear out of the woodwork chanting "Jews will not replace us" it was a sign something fascistic was going on in the country. Of course, that was just more left wing propaganda.

  • @dannypockets
    @dannypockets 6 років тому +278

    "Oh, hello there. Welcome to Canada's TV channel. Today's guest will be my brother-in-law, eh."

  • @feenicks1
    @feenicks1 6 років тому +8

    Thanks for the unbiased sharing Norm. You're the best!

  • @JRichardson711
    @JRichardson711 3 роки тому +65

    Trump calling him during the interview, “don’t answer that question”

    • @glenholmgren1218
      @glenholmgren1218 3 роки тому +1

      NOPE - def would have answered it, then!

    • @mavrosyvannah
      @mavrosyvannah 3 роки тому +2

      Norm just explained that sarcasm doesn't work in print. But I heard it in you, or is that in me.

  • @roberj568
    @roberj568 2 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @natedoggrevolution
    @natedoggrevolution 6 років тому +11

    Awesome interview! I love me some Norm, and Joyce knowing him gave this interview a level of intimacy rarely seen in journalism.

  • @billfisher97
    @billfisher97 6 років тому +65

    I like to pretend that Norm is my dad. Just cause mines been gone. For a long time.
    Norms the best.

    • @joshmarden9933
      @joshmarden9933 4 роки тому +9

      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 🍻

  • @controlfreak110
    @controlfreak110 3 роки тому +62

    "Nothing looks dumber than parodying self parody." Let's say it again louder for those in the back.

    • @Rex69Rutherford
      @Rex69Rutherford 3 роки тому +3

      Nice catch. This shows Norm's incredible awareness. I have not heard ANY OTHER performer provide this level of analysis

  • @xoxoxoxo5224
    @xoxoxoxo5224 2 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @whitenoiserelaxation1037
    @whitenoiserelaxation1037 3 роки тому +5

    You are a legend, mate! Thank you for your gift to society and rest easy, brother!

  • @davidemmyg
    @davidemmyg 2 роки тому +6

    Intelligent and eloquent. His take was so unbiased and genuine. Miss him

  • @robertcullen7042
    @robertcullen7042 6 років тому +387

    Very true. There’s probably not a single person in the world that would want to have a beer with Hillary.

    • @kessler2797
      @kessler2797 6 років тому +14

      Probably most people would if you really think about it

    • @robertacheson5976
      @robertacheson5976 6 років тому +11

      Robert Cullen - Especially Bill

    • @Wallyworld30
      @Wallyworld30 6 років тому +5

      Norm doesn't want to have a beer with anybody. Dude doesn't even drink.

    • @TheAlibabatree
      @TheAlibabatree 6 років тому

      Marty Moose You sure about that?

    • @kirchb
      @kirchb 6 років тому +1

      Robert Cullen not true

  • @stranraerwal
    @stranraerwal 3 роки тому +71

    the non-comedian Norm, sincere, wise, intellectual, and loveable.

    • @johnnyelizabethton
      @johnnyelizabethton 3 роки тому +1

      And, apparently, uncomfortable.

    • @terryosinga2155
      @terryosinga2155 3 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @Randsurfer
    @Randsurfer 3 роки тому +8

    This is beautiful Norm and his sister (in law) chatting and ending with "I love you".

  • @6c83ff19fd
    @6c83ff19fd 3 роки тому +7

    maybe because its his sister in law, but the in my opinion is the deepest and best interview norm has given.

  • @mishmash8984
    @mishmash8984 6 років тому +325

    Glad to see Words aren't being shoveled into Norms mouth. Reasonably well done interview.

    • @mishmash8984
      @mishmash8984 6 років тому +16

      Yes I watched the entire video, it was pretty comical. It will probably be as good as it gets with national news TV media. Cearly Norm is not completely diluted by the left.

    • @kateingram6987
      @kateingram6987 6 років тому +4

      Sharp, Hillary doesn't live in the WHITE HOUSE. MOVE ON.

    • @madmardigan6890
      @madmardigan6890 6 років тому +4

      Apple A norm is one of the original geniuses

    • @CaptCutler
      @CaptCutler 6 років тому +10

      She said at the beginning that Norm is her brother-in-law. I don't think it was going to be a "gotchya" interview.

    • @muskscent
      @muskscent 6 років тому

      I watched the whole video and can confirm that Norm wasn't doing anything as vulgar as "trump baiting and hillary clinton ignoring", take your meds.

  • @davehwang6934
    @davehwang6934 6 років тому +59

    Norm is a true comedian; SNL has really gone downhill without him.

  • @truvelocity
    @truvelocity 3 роки тому +7

    He was smiling at someone he knew at the end about his phone going off. LOL. Very genuine person.

  • @bradcorban
    @bradcorban 3 роки тому +7

    "I love you Joyce." Be still my heart! What a sweet guy.

  • @phoenixtypewriter2136
    @phoenixtypewriter2136 6 років тому +17

    Norm blazes his own path......
    Been a fan for decades . . . . . .

  • @jimjackson1381
    @jimjackson1381 6 років тому +10

    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

  • @socaltop10
    @socaltop10 6 років тому +242

    Norm, there's something I've been dying to ask you: *Where do you get your ideas from?*

    • @slide04
      @slide04 6 років тому +3

      What the h kind of question is that?

    • @tuxedozak
      @tuxedozak 6 років тому +4

      It’s a bit

    • @joea1007
      @joea1007 6 років тому +2

      So was their reply

    • @miscellaneousmedia3753
      @miscellaneousmedia3753 6 років тому +7

      The taxi driver on the way here.

    • @9mmforever
      @9mmforever 6 років тому +5

      Haha, OK eggrit.

  • @Fluoride_Jones
    @Fluoride_Jones 6 років тому +23

    Norm is one classy guy. Then again, we all knew that!

  • @wineandvinyl5907
    @wineandvinyl5907 3 роки тому +26

    "Nothing looks dumber than if you parody self-parody"

  • @IAmJaguarPaw.ThisIsMyForest.
    @IAmJaguarPaw.ThisIsMyForest. 3 роки тому +88

    ".....for idiots it's an easier time....." Truer words were never spoken.

    • @tsuba14
      @tsuba14 3 роки тому +5

      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.

    • @flomccanuck8095
      @flomccanuck8095 2 роки тому

      @@tsuba14 Had completely forgotten that brilliant Python bit. Was brilliant, Thanks:)