Definitely! I've heard him talk about the influence of Dangerfield, Rickles, Carson, Hope, Newhart, Uecker, Kinnison, Letterman &c. but never Dean Martin. The little laugh at 4:33 is telling. It's strange I can't think of another place he mentions Dean Martin--even in the daytime Who Wants to Be a Millionaire bit with Regis where Norm is asked, "What comedian influenced you most as a child" or something, Dean Martin's not mentioned.
@@jaispera He did say to someone "If I had cancer, I wouldn't tell you" Really, he lived like most of us would. Our families would know and maybe a boss/coworker (his manager did) and not the public.
@@deb9806 There's really no point comparing yourself to someone as famous as Norm Macdonald. Of course it is easier to keep it a secret if no one knows you (no offense)
@@epictetus9221 Of course, I didn't mean that, I meant he wanted to be like an not famous person but it's hard. Easier for him in a way that he always was private. I feel his need to not say anything when death was close a note to fans for after he died, was that there was enough before. He talked a lot about it without actually doing it.
If you haven't listened to it yet, check out the WTF podcast that Norm did that was posted 6 months ago. Also excellent - there was a lot of stuff that I had never heard before in that one too.
@Donna di Lode Agreed on all counts! So it’s Mark Maron but I see that To the Best of Our Knowledge is an NPR podcast. I haven’t found the interview yet but the quality of interviewing fits.
I want to thank you for putting this finest observation out there-I like so many other N.M. fans have been listening to every interview and performance available out there and scrolling down, reading miles of comments ,being uplifted in spirit and often welling up at he same time -never before has the death of an artist hit me so in the heart-it has made me wonder if any other artist death would affect me so deeply and I see only two left with this level of humanity in them, one is Bob Dylan and the other is Theo Von.- I really am grateful for your touch,-aWoman Freed and greetings from Iceland
@@girkjartans2343 I love your comment, and Bob Dylan sure is one of mine too. Theo I listened to a lot and his vulnerability is very charming and helpful for a young guy like myself. I hope Theo continues to grow as a comic, and would love to see him getting away from some of the sillier and tribal stuff. Funny you mention those two I couldn't agree more. Would love to know your favourite Dylan song, mine is love minus zero :)
@@shotarodeniet3301 Shot of love, maybe because i´ve been a little emotional and angry today- P.J.Harvey also does it powerfully live, try em one after the other
Outstanding find. Wonder how many other clips/interviews I haven’t heard are out there waiting to be found. Despite having listened and watched with great frequency over the years… always a great joy to find something new. This was high quality.
It’s one of the best snippets of an interview, it really helps when the interviewer knows stuff and is articulate. If they don’t it really seems to limit the level of the conversation. This guy had good info and could set stuff up well and introduce things. It’s like the difference between a chat and a real conversation where they both have experience in the topic and so can actually explore it well and real points can be made. And it also seemed like a real conversation in the sense that they were both interested and engaged in it. It also shows respect to the person being interviewed when you know about their career and somewhat get them in a way, and I think that helps set a good tone. This to me is a much better interview despite being just a snippet compared to many other much longer interviews that can kind of ramble without pitching anything that good for anyone to respond to. They got into like what he was about, his influences, modern comedy, just like things that were more interesting. And again the interviewer really just like had himself together which kind of gives freedom to the other person to just talk and not have to carry the conversation.
This is now the most succinct understanding of Norm as a penitent and reflective comedian as he creeps towards the end of life. He’s as brave and selfless as he hoped to become.
@@ComeAlongKay Yes, very well-researched interview. Hard to tell if the guy is a big fan or just a Nardwuar type who is always prepared. Either way this is gold. Just what I needed in this difficult time.
...as far as cancer goes. Sure, but in terms of our knowledge of his ownership of a dog house i feel we will always be unknowable. Is that a real word?
I have so much respect for Norm. I completely understood why he kept his cancer a secret. And yet, in his own Norm way, he was kind of telling us too. I know I wouldn’t have shared such a diagnosis publicly either. It’s been almost 6 months and I still miss you Norm.
@@jomac841 it’s now September 3, 2022 and Norm’s been gone almost one year. I’m about to go to Ireland for 3 weeks , and on the 14th of September I’m going to go into some old pub where the folks tell stories. I’ll wear my Norm sweatshirt and ask my new friends to drink to his memory. The Irish LOVE to drink to anyone’s memory. Can’t wait. Rest well, Normie. We’ll all meet again one day( well,not HITLER)SLAINTE, Mo Anam Cara💔🥀☘️
@@maureentrant5588 that sounds wonderful :) what better way to remember our ole chunk of coal ❤️ I’ll pour a few drinks for him on the 14th too. Rest in paradise Normie. Slainte!
Late nights laughing at Norms stories and his way of being. We are indebted to those who can break us free from what is heavy in us and make us laugh. Rest in peace Norm Macdonald and thank you for all those happy, funny, light moments you created.
What a great interviewer. He really did his research and seemed genuinely interested in what Norm had to say. And Norm said many insightful things. Serious Norm is a treat.
One of my first thoughts after hearing Norm died was the sadness knowing nothing new would be created by him. I spent countless hours watching youtube videos of Norm often falling asleep to his voice.
New things will come from his life and his work. Enough people get it, a few people will embrace it, and even fewer will pursue it. You have to look for it, but it is out there even now. Don't forget the wit and clarity when you hear a bad joke or mockery. See it through his lense, if you can.
This interviewer is fantastic. So many interviewers are just reading questions from cards, barely listening to the answers, and moving on to the next question. This guy is clearly enthralled by what Norm is saying.
I luv how he calls in to the miller show randomly.He felt his humor and thoughts were appreciated there.God,I wish I could a been at his funeral.So badly missed in this world.We love u still,Norm...
My Dad was very private about having cancer. I'm not sure about all of reasons other than his family was like that during his upbringing. I appreciate that Norm spoke a lot about God in his final years. THAT is brave, and so touching!
I know many people have said similar things, but from my whole heart, thank you Happy. I don’t think we would have nearly the amount of Norm if it wasn’t for your work, and if you never did anything else, it’s enough to make you a real hero in my book. Like those fellas raised the flag on Iwo Jima, not some damn teacher getting summers off.
Love your entire ❤️ comment, Colt C. So obvious that you also love Norm & appreciate your humor (...."if you never do anything else in your life....), as well as your comment about Iwo Jima, not to mention the one about the frickin' teachers! Seems to me from the comments in all these videos that we who love Norm, have senses of humor like his & I know that, for me, mine is also becoming more & more like his haha. I use Norm words & phrases to people who don't know him, the "uninitiated" haha & these people just looked at me strangely as I walk away & smile to myself. And affirming appreciation for this interviewer & to this channel.
Hearing these interviews with Norm is enlightening. In life he was hard to "know". These, knowing what we know, make it easier to understand him. I still miss him.
Wow can't believe I've never heard this before. Fantastic interview. Norm is just endlessly fascinating to listen to and the interviewer is great too. Really interesting questions and observations.
Thank you. I used to be cynical and dark but now I am much more positive and I walk in the light. Much of that is age. I am 51 now. Some of that is listening to the wise words of folks like Norm. Bless everyone. Everything does turn out alright.
@@arkansasrazorback6087 I’d really like to get that hardcover from you. I don’t have any money, but maybe we could meet under the Queensborough bridge.
You could see from his comedy style, specially later on his life that he was well spoken and that maybe that was because he was very well read, and here’s proof of that.
You would think that the most most tragic figure of our time is probably one of those sex slaves who go years without even seeing light, truly someone who lives at the bottom who has nothing but their damaged and shattered mind to create fantasies that could only reflect the sole reality they've ever known to entertain and bring comfort to them, in a sense, their abuse trapping them even in their mind... it may be the case that they've never seen light, but they never had to go through getting fired by Don Ohlmeyer.
Reminds me of norms description of what it takes to do a good impression...because everyone likes themselves so if u want to impersonate someone u have to like that person
Wow, what a great find! And such a timely and affecting selection. This is the first serious interview clip with Norm that I'd never previously heard in many, many months.
A beautiful interview with a genuine man ! Why does the big fella have to take all the good guys from us and leave us with all the trash ! I used to get up at 3 am on a Friday night with my 10 year old Son - I was a Weekend Dad ! - I would let him stay up late friday night - He could sleep in Sat Morning ! - And we would sit and watch the Norm show together - With Pizza & Pop ! - Ha ! sometimes they would screen 2 episodes - (Norm was the Hockey player - Tax Evasion series) - My Son loved that show - My Son now in his 30s - And it still hit him hard ! - Like most of us when he found out ! Nice interview ! SB British Isles
@@jamestalbot6539 Why Thankyou ! Hehe ! - I had read in a reputable Newspaper ??? -If there is such a thing - That your kids like to think their the only ones up at night when everyone else is a sleep ? - True ! - Thats what I read - But It was not all Norm and Pizza - Unfortunately ! - The Lad got himself a Telescope for his 10th Birthday - And we would also put that through its paces outside under the Stars !
That Dean Martin observation: what a superb and illuminating key it is - so illuminating of Norm's perceptions of authenticity and entertainment. What a sweet moment when the interviewer asked and "Yes, I've read that book"! This is a special recording. Thank you for uploading, Happy.
I’ve listened/watched hundreds of hours of Norm stuff. This interview is as honest, erudite, interesting, and poignant as any I’ve ever come across. Thank you for finding and uploading this!
Such an amazing interview. A look at a person constantly growing and changing. And a man of his word. Only putting these private thoughts forward when directly asked about them.
I like that the interviewer asked for example rather than just saying nothing as if he automatically understood what norm meant. We got way more insight into norm during this interview as a result.
We miss u so bad THANK U for all THE LAUGHS I love u so dearly forever Mr norm ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🫶😣🙏✨❤️🦋🐞🫶🫶✨🐞🐞🐞🐞🦋🦋🐞🌞✨🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️i miss u we live u i love u so much and miss u so bad
I love Norm but I don't think that I completely agree with his opinion on sharing if you have cancer. I got diagnosed with leukemia two years ago and thanks to the attention our campaign got I was able to go and get proper treatment. I'm still in remission so I think that at the very least prolonged my life. Another thing that I experienced was the support and hope I received from other people that have been through the same. Talking to people that actually survived it made me believe that I could as well even though the odds are against it. I've tried to pass along the same to other people that have the misfortune of suffering from the same condition and I believe that mutual support is something incredibly important. Maybe I'm a coward for finding solace in such things but when I got diagnosed I realized that such conditions can leave you feeling incredibly alone against everything. I met this woman whose 7 year old girl had the same condition and genetic mutation as me and our interactions were very heartwarming and positive. Hearing that that girl is alive and well like me is a beautiful thing. I can understand Norm's thoughts on the matter and there is a great deal of "basking in your own pity" but there also is a great deal of benefit in sharing something like that. To each their own. I still love Norm and will miss him deeply as I know a lot of people will.
Good on your remission. I don't want to speak for Norm, but when you are in the public eye, it is all about perception. A true artist wants his art to be the focus, and wants a genuine return on their effort; that would have been impossible had he let the word out. Also, some people prefer to fight their battles alone, it gives them a feeling of control.
Norm said in earlier interview, back in Canada, that when he told an audience he was sick, they didn't laugh. If it was someone else, they would be his disease no. He was barely 30 so some of what he said he did go back on. If you look up Norm Macdonald, 1991 Montreal Gazette, you'll see some of this interview: MacDonald has slain them twice on David Letterman's show in recent months, and just finished shooting a one-man comedy special to be broadcast next week on the U.S. cable service HBO. ... MacDonald's career is back on track after a detour: the former furniture-mover received several promising offers after his gig at the '86 comedy fest, but then he was afflicted with stomach cancer. He spent a year recuperating, and had to start again from scratch on the comedy-club circuit.MacDonald now kids about giving new meaning to the expression "dying on stage." And routines about fallen cliff-divers trying to make a comeback are more than just gags - they seem like eerie metaphors of his career. Although recovered, he's uncomfortable discussing the past. "I tried joking about it in my act at first," says MacDonald, sprawled on the king-sized bed of his Montreal hotel room. "But it didn't work. People thought I was making it all up. And when they realized I wasn't, I think it freaked them."It certainly gave me a new perspective on my career and life. I live better, and I quit smoking. But my attitude has changed too. Before I used to do a lot of dark material with an edge - now I try not to offend people as much, although I'm still as dry as I was."
@@deb9806 yes for all his flaws(addictions) he was a great man with a great mind and heart and a conviction to do things his way that I truly admire. * comedic legend
i think we can all agree that 9/14 was a national tragedy
The interviewer raising the Dean Martin parallel was brilliant, Norm got really comfortable and genuine after that.
Definitely! I've heard him talk about the influence of Dangerfield, Rickles, Carson, Hope, Newhart, Uecker, Kinnison, Letterman &c. but never Dean Martin. The little laugh at 4:33 is telling. It's strange I can't think of another place he mentions Dean Martin--even in the daytime Who Wants to Be a Millionaire bit with Regis where Norm is asked, "What comedian influenced you most as a child" or something, Dean Martin's not mentioned.
Tell the folks at home who Dean Martin is
Absolutely brilliant. That's the part that made me scroll to the comments. That was fantastic.
Quite right... Good manners as a host. Did not mention controversies, unless initiated.
"Mena forgissimoo"... I woulda ordered that... Never lost it
@@MrNemoYo "Menefreghismo". I know that word on account of being a greasy Italian.
To think Norm was walking the walk of the cancer portion of this conversation while it was happening is quite incredible.
He would never break. But there he got close. A true artist always concealing.
Thread winning comment.
@@jaispera He did say to someone "If I had cancer, I wouldn't tell you" Really, he lived like most of us would. Our families would know and maybe a boss/coworker (his manager did) and not the public.
@@deb9806 There's really no point comparing yourself to someone as famous as Norm Macdonald. Of course it is easier to keep it a secret if no one knows you (no offense)
@@epictetus9221 Of course, I didn't mean that, I meant he wanted to be like an not famous person but it's hard. Easier for him in a way that he always was private. I feel his need to not say anything when death was close a note to fans for after he died, was that there was enough before. He talked a lot about it without actually doing it.
“The brave thing to do if you have cancer is to not talk about.” Well you did that sir and we salute your courage.
The real hero one might say
This is one of the best interviews I've ever heard. What an interviewer.
If you haven't listened to it yet, check out the WTF podcast that Norm did that was posted 6 months ago. Also excellent - there was a lot of stuff that I had never heard before in that one too.
@Donna di Lode Yhe WTF podcast is Mark Moran (sp?) but it doesn’t sound much like him. I like the well-articulated and researched direct questions.
@Donna di Lode Agreed on all counts!
So it’s Mark Maron but I see that To the Best of Our Knowledge is an NPR podcast. I haven’t found the interview yet but the quality of interviewing fits.
@@pink1433 Will do, thanks!
@Donna di Lode he is Doug Gordon.
This is pure gold. Finally, an interview where Norm doesn’t have to get down on his knees to make eye contact with the host. How refreshing.
What a perfectly astute metaphor.
I want to thank you for putting this finest observation out there-I like so many other N.M. fans have been listening to every interview and performance available out there and scrolling down, reading miles of comments ,being uplifted in spirit and often welling up at he same time -never before has the death of an artist hit me so in the heart-it has made me wonder if any other artist death would affect me so deeply and I see only two left with this level of humanity in them, one is Bob Dylan and the other is Theo Von.- I really am grateful for your touch,-aWoman Freed and greetings from Iceland
@@girkjartans2343 I love your comment, and Bob Dylan sure is one of mine too. Theo I listened to a lot and his vulnerability is very charming and helpful for a young guy like myself. I hope Theo continues to grow as a comic, and would love to see him getting away from some of the sillier and tribal stuff. Funny you mention those two I couldn't agree more. Would love to know your favourite Dylan song, mine is love minus zero :)
@@shotarodeniet3301 Shot of love, maybe because i´ve been a little emotional and angry today- P.J.Harvey also does it powerfully live, try em one after the other
@@shotarodeniet3301 ua-cam.com/video/RlQ1U6QGI1o/v-deo.html
Outstanding find. Wonder how many other clips/interviews I haven’t heard are out there waiting to be found. Despite having listened and watched with great frequency over the years… always a great joy to find something new. This was high quality.
There’s so much Norm stuff, it’s awesome
It’s one of the best snippets of an interview, it really helps when the interviewer knows stuff and is articulate. If they don’t it really seems to limit the level of the conversation. This guy had good info and could set stuff up well and introduce things. It’s like the difference between a chat and a real conversation where they both have experience in the topic and so can actually explore it well and real points can be made. And it also seemed like a real conversation in the sense that they were both interested and engaged in it. It also shows respect to the person being interviewed when you know about their career and somewhat get them in a way, and I think that helps set a good tone. This to me is a much better interview despite being just a snippet compared to many other much longer interviews that can kind of ramble without pitching anything that good for anyone to respond to. They got into like what he was about, his influences, modern comedy, just like things that were more interesting. And again the interviewer really just like had himself together which kind of gives freedom to the other person to just talk and not have to carry the conversation.
This is now the most succinct understanding of Norm as a penitent and reflective comedian as he creeps towards the end of life. He’s as brave and selfless as he hoped to become.
@@ComeAlongKay Yes, very well-researched interview. Hard to tell if the guy is a big fan or just a Nardwuar type who is always prepared. Either way this is gold. Just what I needed in this difficult time.
@@weiisky1 Did Nardwar interviewed Norm?
I love Norm's confidence and how he could recognize his own hilarity, while remaining completely removed from arrogance
What a fucking interviewer, guy was nearly on Norm’s level for the references
The way Norm describes Dean Martin perfectly describes how I feel towards Norm, a sense of genuineness that I haven't seen in any other comedian.
Theo Vons pretty genuine
@@syntheseyez3577 Lol, that's a good one! hahaha, you got me on that one
This is my favorite serious Norm interview. Norm clearly enjoys talking to someone who’s well-read and smart like him.
Wow, who's hearing this since he died? Wow. This is the most telling interview as far as his cancer goes. We miss you Norm.
Yeah we do.
...as far as cancer goes. Sure, but in terms of our knowledge of his ownership of a dog house i feel we will always be unknowable. Is that a real word?
I have so much respect for Norm. I completely understood why he kept his cancer a secret. And yet, in his own Norm way, he was kind of telling us too. I know I wouldn’t have shared such a diagnosis publicly either. It’s been almost 6 months and I still miss you Norm.
@@jomac841 it’s now September 3, 2022 and Norm’s been gone almost one year. I’m about to go to Ireland for 3 weeks , and on the 14th of September I’m going to go into some old pub where the folks tell stories. I’ll wear my Norm sweatshirt and ask my new friends to drink to his memory. The Irish LOVE to drink to anyone’s memory. Can’t wait. Rest well, Normie. We’ll all meet again one day( well,not HITLER)SLAINTE, Mo Anam Cara💔🥀☘️
@@maureentrant5588 that sounds wonderful :) what better way to remember our ole chunk of coal ❤️ I’ll pour a few drinks for him on the 14th too. Rest in paradise Normie. Slainte!
Normie, you beautiful, beautiful man!
Norm could speak so honestly while knowing people either werent listening or were unable to take in what he was saying. I loved this guy.
3:23 He practiced what he preached.
We miss you, Norm.
I am/have been shamelessly a normaphile for a long time. This is one of my favorite norm interviews.
There's lots of us....addicted to Normahool.
Where is the rest of it?
Is that a way to marginalize a NORMal person?
Late nights laughing at Norms stories and his way of being. We are indebted to those who can break us free from what is heavy in us and make us laugh. Rest in peace Norm Macdonald and thank you for all those happy, funny, light moments you created.
This was a real meeting of the mind
A real stream of consciousness going here…
@@zac3392 yeah, it's called conversation
This guy's an excellent interviewer, really knows norm's stuff
This is the best interview with Norm that I have heard. What a brilliant deep thinker he was! RIP.
What a great interviewer. He really did his research and seemed genuinely interested in what Norm had to say. And Norm said many insightful things. Serious Norm is a treat.
One of my first thoughts after hearing Norm died was the sadness knowing nothing new would be created by him. I spent countless hours watching youtube videos of Norm often falling asleep to his voice.
Such beautiful words you have written. So many share those exact thoughts if you read the comments . Norm was one of kind....plus he was Canadian.
Same, well put
New things will come from his life and his work. Enough people get it, a few people will embrace it, and even fewer will pursue it. You have to look for it, but it is out there even now. Don't forget the wit and clarity when you hear a bad joke or mockery. See it through his lense, if you can.
I’m glad he left us something knowing he was passing. Can’t wait for Monday.
I can think of Norm's roast of Bob Saget as a perfect example of his Menefreghismo.
What an profoundly intelligent, sorted man ! Always loved him, love him more..
Norm indeed is Dean Martin of comedy !
This interviewer is fantastic. So many interviewers are just reading questions from cards, barely listening to the answers, and moving on to the next question. This guy is clearly enthralled by what Norm is saying.
This is a great interview because the interviewer is prepared and asking questions that draw insight from Norm.
I wish he'd asked, "Where do you get your ideas from?"
I luv how he calls in to the miller show randomly.He felt his humor and thoughts were appreciated there.God,I wish I could a been at his funeral.So badly missed in this world.We love u still,Norm...
My Dad was very private about having cancer. I'm not sure about all of reasons other than his family was like that during his upbringing. I appreciate that Norm spoke a lot about God in his final years. THAT is brave, and so touching!
What a beautiful, beautiful man. The world needs more like him.
Great interviewer. Probably the best Norm interview.
It's nice to see a thoughtful, informed interviewer engage with Norm.
He was never a hypocrite...
That was the best part about him
Explain to the folks at home what a hypocrite is…
The worst thing,,,
Hah?!
I know many people have said similar things, but from my whole heart, thank you Happy. I don’t think we would have nearly the amount of Norm if it wasn’t for your work, and if you never did anything else, it’s enough to make you a real hero in my book. Like those fellas raised the flag on Iwo Jima, not some damn teacher getting summers off.
Comments that channel the voice of Norm never get old.
Love your entire ❤️ comment, Colt C. So obvious that you also love Norm & appreciate your humor (...."if you never do anything else in your life....), as well as your comment about Iwo Jima, not to mention the one about the frickin' teachers! Seems to me from the comments in all these videos that we who love Norm, have senses of humor like his & I know that, for me, mine is also becoming more & more like his haha. I use Norm words & phrases to people who don't know him, the "uninitiated" haha & these people just looked at me strangely as I walk away & smile to myself. And affirming appreciation for this interviewer & to this channel.
Hearing these interviews with Norm is enlightening. In life he was hard to "know". These, knowing what we know, make it easier to understand him. I still miss him.
Well said.
Wow can't believe I've never heard this before. Fantastic interview. Norm is just endlessly fascinating to listen to and the interviewer is great too. Really interesting questions and observations.
The funny stuff bring me close to Norm and that's when I discovered how deeply spiritual, intelligent and tough man he was.
Thank you. I used to be cynical and dark but now I am much more positive and I walk in the light. Much of that is age. I am 51 now. Some of that is listening to the wise words of folks like Norm. Bless everyone. Everything does turn out alright.
RIP Norm. Sorry I didn't buy the book before your passing, but I'm definitely getting it now.
It's going for $500+ on amazon
Man, they have skyrocketed! I got a used hardcover on eBay a few years ago for like 20 bucks and my goal was to get it signed by him someday... :(
@@arkansasrazorback6087 I’d really like to get that hardcover from you. I don’t have any money, but maybe we could meet under the Queensborough bridge.
Listening to the audiobook, it's great!
All dogs do is love....He's talking about you, Happy.
What a fantastastic interview, I love Norm!
Norm left us a lot to think about.
I didn't even know he was sick
Such a funny and sad joke now 🥲
probably the most real ive heard him speak
How I miss this remarkable human being. Such a comedy giant and one to seek for clips like this. Thanks so much!
One of Norm's few appearances when he didn't have to put the whole show on his back and carry the load alone. Super cool.
One of the best Norm interviews I’ve heard. Great job by the interviewer.
What a wonderful interviewer. Loved this guy's questions
What an amazing interview...one of the best....the more I know about Norm the more I care for him....unlike that Hitler guy..
Norm was an absolute treasure.
There's the answer to the question we all were left with, why he never told anyone he had cancer.
What a beautiful interview
You could see from his comedy style, specially later on his life that he was well spoken and that maybe that was because he was very well read, and here’s proof of that.
I nearly cried at almost every turn. Norm is the most tragic figure of our time. His genius is what kept him from the limelight.
You would think that the most most tragic figure of our time is probably one of those sex slaves who go years without even seeing light, truly someone who lives at the bottom who has nothing but their damaged and shattered mind to create fantasies that could only reflect the sole reality they've ever known to entertain and bring comfort to them, in a sense, their abuse trapping them even in their mind... it may be the case that they've never seen light, but they never had to go through getting fired by Don Ohlmeyer.
What a humble and thoughtful man.
Man..looking in hindsight he was giving hints the whole time. Rip genius
Amazing interviewer
9:53 - Bruce Cockburn has a song about the “laugh of love,” which Norm grew to realize is the best kind of laughter there is.
Reminds me of norms description of what it takes to do a good impression...because everyone likes themselves so if u want to impersonate someone u have to like that person
Wow, what a great find! And such a timely and affecting selection. This is the first serious interview clip with Norm that I'd never previously heard in many, many months.
For those who don't know Italian "mene frego" roughly translates into 'it doesn't matter'.
Better, it means " I don't care."
A beautiful interview with a genuine man !
Why does the big fella have to take all the good guys from us and leave us with all the trash !
I used to get up at 3 am on a Friday night with my 10 year old Son - I was a Weekend Dad ! - I would let him stay up late friday night - He could sleep in Sat Morning ! - And we would sit and watch the Norm show together - With Pizza & Pop ! - Ha ! sometimes they would screen 2 episodes - (Norm was the Hockey player - Tax Evasion series) - My Son loved that show - My Son now in his 30s - And it still hit him hard ! - Like most of us when he found out !
Nice interview !
SB British Isles
That's awesome, great fathering haha.
@@jamestalbot6539 Why Thankyou ! Hehe ! - I had read in a reputable Newspaper ??? -If there is such a thing - That your kids like to think their the only ones up at night when everyone else is a
sleep ? - True ! - Thats what I read - But It was not all Norm and Pizza - Unfortunately ! - The Lad got himself a Telescope for his 10th Birthday - And we would also put that through its paces outside under the Stars !
Well, maybe there is no big fella. That could help explain why some of life's events seem so random and unfair.
Where were all these omg!! Bless you, bless you all for bringing these to us♥️
That Dean Martin observation: what a superb and illuminating key it is - so illuminating of Norm's perceptions of authenticity and entertainment. What a sweet moment when the interviewer asked and "Yes, I've read that book"!
This is a special recording. Thank you for uploading, Happy.
Wow! This was really good. I like other videos of Norm telling stories but this one was really about him. Happy the dog, you are a great fan of Norm.
You can tell Norm is truly being serious here because he doesn't refer to watching something on youtube as watching something on the Teevy.
I've seen every known clip except for this one. Never knew he was a big Dean Martin fan probably my two favorite people in the world.
I’ve listened/watched hundreds of hours of Norm stuff. This interview is as honest, erudite, interesting, and poignant as any I’ve ever come across. Thank you for finding and uploading this!
Beautiful clip; Norm is so open in this. Great interviewer.
Normie you GENIUS
I love that he loves Dean Martin.
This makes so much sense now.😔
good interview i wish it was longer
Such an amazing interview. A look at a person constantly growing and changing. And a man of his word. Only putting these private thoughts forward when directly asked about them.
Wow, beautiful interview. Thanks. Just Norm saving his punchlines for the very last second, but on a meta level.
Thank you Happy the Dog ! Great work posting all of these. We all owe you a great deal of gratitude for your relentless efforts.
So sad. This was the best interview he had over this stuff.
Taken too soon. Love you norm!
I like that the interviewer asked for example rather than just saying nothing as if he automatically understood what norm meant. We got way more insight into norm during this interview as a result.
Very serious here and very very intelligent.
I love that ending, beautiful
Another great one from Happy's vault! Hopefully there's still a lot in there, now that we know for sure there will never be more Norm to enjoy
Beautiful to see some Italian terminology here. ❣️
That was an amazing interview! Really insightful. R.I.P. Norm
loved this interview thanks so much for posting
RIP Norm
RIP Dean
SO HAPPY for all these wonderful conversations... love you Norm.
One of the best Norm videos I've seen and it's not even funny.
You say a video and it's a PICTURE!
@@boogersqueezer hahaha read that with Norm’s voice. Who’s that in my ear?
@@macegamma431 super Dave
One of the best interviews
Love you more Norm
We miss u so bad THANK U for all THE LAUGHS I love u so dearly forever Mr norm ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🫶😣🙏✨❤️🦋🐞🫶🫶✨🐞🐞🐞🐞🦋🦋🐞🌞✨🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️i miss u we live u i love u so much and miss u so bad
Norm had a few people who were his "all time favorites"
He’s so interesting, I could listen for hours ❤️
Could listen to Norm talk all day.
Thank you for the video.
Happy the Dog, thank you.
Brilliant. Deano and Norm. Norm and Deano. Classy piece. Thank you
What a great interviewer. Every question is spot on, almost as if he is taking it from my mind and asks Norm for me.
3:12 He was leaving us ton of clues.
Damnit. That's a really sad last line from Norm in hindsight. This is a really revealing look into his headspace at the time.
I love Norm but I don't think that I completely agree with his opinion on sharing if you have cancer. I got diagnosed with leukemia two years ago and thanks to the attention our campaign got I was able to go and get proper treatment. I'm still in remission so I think that at the very least prolonged my life. Another thing that I experienced was the support and hope I received from other people that have been through the same. Talking to people that actually survived it made me believe that I could as well even though the odds are against it. I've tried to pass along the same to other people that have the misfortune of suffering from the same condition and I believe that mutual support is something incredibly important. Maybe I'm a coward for finding solace in such things but when I got diagnosed I realized that such conditions can leave you feeling incredibly alone against everything. I met this woman whose 7 year old girl had the same condition and genetic mutation as me and our interactions were very heartwarming and positive. Hearing that that girl is alive and well like me is a beautiful thing. I can understand Norm's thoughts on the matter and there is a great deal of "basking in your own pity" but there also is a great deal of benefit in sharing something like that. To each their own. I still love Norm and will miss him deeply as I know a lot of people will.
Good on your remission. I don't want to speak for Norm, but when you are in the public eye, it is all about perception. A true artist wants his art to be the focus, and wants a genuine return on their effort; that would have been impossible had he let the word out. Also, some people prefer to fight their battles alone, it gives them a feeling of control.
Incredible
Wow just noticed your vids... Boy you love Norm... No love wasted there buddy... Subscribed
Norm said in earlier interview, back in Canada, that when he told an audience he was sick, they didn't laugh. If it was someone else, they would be his disease no. He was barely 30 so some of what he said he did go back on. If you look up Norm Macdonald, 1991 Montreal Gazette, you'll see some of this interview:
MacDonald has slain them twice on
David Letterman's show in recent months, and just finished shooting a
one-man comedy special to be broadcast next week on the U.S. cable
service HBO. ...
MacDonald's career is back on track after a detour: the former
furniture-mover received several promising offers after his gig at the
'86 comedy fest, but then he was afflicted with stomach cancer.
He spent a year recuperating, and had to start again from scratch on the
comedy-club circuit.MacDonald now kids about giving new meaning to the expression "dying on
stage." And routines about fallen cliff-divers trying to make a comeback
are more than just gags - they seem like eerie metaphors of his career.
Although recovered, he's uncomfortable discussing the past.
"I tried joking about it in my act at first," says MacDonald, sprawled
on the king-sized bed of his Montreal hotel room. "But it didn't work.
People thought I was making it all up. And when they realized I wasn't, I
think it freaked them."It certainly gave me a new perspective on my career and life. I live
better, and I quit smoking. But my attitude has changed too. Before I
used to do a lot of dark material with an edge - now I try not to offend
people as much, although I'm still as dry as I was."
Wow great find, never directly heard this before.
@@magicpowers I love written interviews. He was so young. Very telling why he didn’t like illness directed toward himself
@@deb9806 yes for all his flaws(addictions) he was a great man with a great mind and heart and a conviction to do things his way that I truly admire. * comedic legend
Fresh stuff from Norm. Thank God.