Norm Macdonald: The Greatest Comedian To Ever Live
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
- I put hours and hours of my heart and soul into this documentary, I hope you guys love it as much as I loved making it. It's one of my favorite videos I've ever made. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Thank you for watching. I said this on my original tribute, and I don't think I could say it any better than I did below...
Norm Macdonald is undoubtedly one of the greatest comedians to ever walk the face of the planet. He is my absolute favorite comedian for so many reasons I couldn't list them all if I tried. A few reasons that stand out are his absolutely masterful comedic timing and delivery, his intelligent and carefully-crafted observations, and his ability to be honest in a world full of deception. Norm Macdonald is undoubtedly a comedian's comedian. He was known in the mainstream for being on Billy Madison and Saturday Night Live, but aside from that his stand up and late night appearances really solidified why his comedic voice stood out from the rest. Louis C.K described Norm Macdonald as the closest comedian to Mark Twain because of his voice, and ability. Another thing I absolutely adored about Norm's comedy was the simplicity of his style. He would deliver things that everyone has observed before, but he'd do it in a humble manner that would catch you off-guard and make you laugh endlessly. There are often comedians that can be grouped together for a certain genre or style, but for Norm there is simply no comedian like him. He was truly an enigma because of his comedic voice, and there will never be another person like him. Norm left behind a legacy that no fan will ever forget. He's been an inspiration to many seasoned comedians and also young comedians like myself. I aspire to one day be able to do something similar to what this amazing man did on stage. The world of stand-up comedy is a slightly darker place without Norm Macdonald. I hope you guys enjoyed this tribute video. God Bless Norm Macdonald, may he rest in peace.
"It's one thing to make people laugh, it's another to make people smile."
- Norm Macdonald
Content of this Video:
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Early Life and Career
6:10 - Saturday Night Live
13:15 - Movies and TV Shows
17:26 - Stand-Up Comedy Specials
22:41 - Comedian's Norm Macdonald Stories
30:46 - Norm Macdonald Live
38:04 - Late Night Shows
44:16 - Norm's Big Secret
47:11 - Closing Remarks
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Sources Used:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Ma...
www.imdb.com/name/nm0005172/
deadline.com/2021/09/norm-mac...
www.britannica.com/biography/... - Komedie
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I'm crying and I can't stop
.great job Nate
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It's CLEAR to me that you care about Norm. It makes all the difference, it's in the details. GREAT vid
I wouldn’t say he lost, I know Norm would say it was a draw.
One of the greatest videos on CZcams. But Norm didn't lose his life to cancer. He fought for it to a draw
Thank you for the kind words man. Also you’re right haha
Didn't even know he was sick
His dad's favorite joke is one of my favorite jokes.
“Not norm” has a really well done documentary on norm also. This video cited some vids even from that channel. Love it though we need 100x more channels like this
@@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeatI'm not norm greatest of all, but glad they're all keeping the man alive!
He didn't just make people laugh, he had this unexplainable ability to say the dumbest joke you've ever heard that somehow warmed your heart and made you love life a little more..really unique man
He served a youthful porpoise
It’s called the ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ effect. Basically you guys have lowered your standard for comedy to extreme lows to allow for calling Norm great in order to feel smart. Rogan was the first to do it and a bunch of people didn’t realize Rogan has the lamest sense of humour in the world so they all listened to him about Norm lol
@@cassanateli are you okay??
@@cassanateli don't be mad you don't understand the humor
I worked as a waiter at a Yuk-Yuk's comedy club in Kitchener, Ontario. Norm performed there quite a few times shortly before he made the big time. His act was by far the best one I saw while working there and he was the nicest comic I met there as well. Some of them thought they were real celebrities and acted snooty, but Norm always hung out with the staff and would go out for drinks with us when the club closed. I'm so glad his career was so huge and when I heard about his death I was very sad. I always loved him and respected him too. He didn't sell out.
Did you know Kitchener Lesley???
Kitchener Leslie? Boy he was the toughest rail cop to ever patrol the railways. Heard his girlfriend was real pretty too!
@@justicerice3589Is that you, Uncle Hector!? Well, I know you worked hard, and you worked for a looooww wage- but you were a man!🐖
He passed on my birthday. I can’t help but laugh because I think he would find it funny.
that’s awesome. thanks for sharing a little norm history.
He is the best comedian to ever live, without a doubt. He had a unique, chaotic, yet intricate style of comedy even Dave chappelle said he’s never heard anyone do comedy like Norm. He was a genius and a artist at his craft and was truly fearless at that! RIP Norm the GOAT
David Letterman just saying "I know him and hes an idiot" is one of the funniest live TV moments ever to me
Explain to the folks at home who David Letterman was talking about.
@garydodson6737 ohlmeyer, the guy who fired norm from snl.
The day norm was fired, he went on letterman, and was very nice about the whole firing. Letterman took offense to his firing, and started outright insulting ohlmeyer when norm wouldn't.
@@tristincrowley8458 I understand that Letterman helped out hugely with Norm's health bills. A very classy and caring thing to do.
@@curbozerboomer1773Hadn’t heard that before. What is your source? That would mean he did it without knowing what it was for.
I absolutely loved how Letterman buried that Don Ohlmeyer. He was trying so bad to get Norm to insult him but all Norm said was that Don was fat and a friend of OJ. Man, they don’t make tv like that anymore.
The fact that I am very familiar with Norm’s entire career and story and yet still watched this entire video shows both how great he was and how much I miss his character.
same
Bro exactly! I’m always watching his stuff and still watched it all
Give Nate due credt as he did a great job with this tribute. The subject matter was great and he put it all together exceptionally well. Norm woulda turned his big fat face down and way with a smile, blush and that impish twinkle in his eye..he woulda loved it, if he would've allowed himself to..
I was a kid when he was on SNL so I didn’t appreciate the humor then. It was all over my head or just not funny to me as a kid…wish I had realized how brilliant he really was.
“Norm took this roll very seriously and gambled for many years to perfect his craft” I’m dead
😂
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Or so the Germans would have us believe
RoLLo
It's a damn fine tribute video, man. You can't make me love him more, but you convinced me you love him at least as much as I do. Thanks for keeping his memory fresh. RIP Norm.
Thank you for the kind words my friend, I have another video about Norm on my channel too :)
He was a comedian icon, who will never be forgotten. I’m very smart comedian, who kept this person and his personal life to himself.
At least you could have pronounced basic English words correctly.
@@anypercentdeathless 🤣🤣 Well, there's one confirmed 'gotcha'.
"best razors in the world, you can slit your wife's throat with them" sent me into an absolute fit. I was not ready for that shit 😂. Norm is the gift that keeps on giving
36:12 for anyone wondering
dude that line sent me into an epileptic seizure 😂😂 the greatest
This is gold, and the random Norm jokes throughout are just perfect. I can't believe we lost him so young. Amazing work, Nate.
I’m glad you loved it man. Thanks for watching to the end, much love ❤️
Cancers a bitch man, but Norm fought it to a fuckin draw. :)
@@TheComedyHistorianthe random norm jokes are lame.
I didn't even know he was sick
His father…who owned a dog house 😂
I saw him live in a comedy club when he was just starting out. He was the best act that evening. I only went to a comedy club once in my life. Amazing luck to see one of the best.
What a beautiful thing to witness man. Very happy for you
@@TheComedyHistorian Yeah - I only realized many years after how fortunate I was.
You died!?
If you asked Norm to talk about himself, he'd say: "why are you wasting your time? I'm dead!"
🤣🤣😂😂💀💀
Then he'd pop the Moth joke in your head.
Norm is laughing hard at.. "I couldnt beleive oj simpson changed his name to acute lukemia" such a great and fitting joke. This video has brought me to tears.. i miss norm
I grew up watching Norm on snl. It makes me happy to see younger folks keeping Norm's comedy alive.
Thanks a lot man. I’m glad you appreciate Norm’s work the way I do.
Norm always served a youthful porpoise
Funniest man not alive
As long as people have a sense of humor...Norm will be alive
I'm 2 minutes in and already so happy, thanks Nate. What I personally love about Norm is that he was perfectly fine with the joke being on the audience/viewer, there were times when there was no real joke, except that he wasted our time wiith a lenghty and engaging setup. Brilliant. Rest in Perfect Peace Norm, you will not be forgotten.
Thank you my friend
Norm eclipsed them all by taking comedy to the next level, an existential one. It is up to the future to usher in the next.
It's a shame we'll never get to know where did Norm get his ideas from... Phenomenal video, Nate!
Thanks a lot man. I really love this video, and I hope more Norm fans see it :)
😂 🎯 (it’s Egret…like the bird) 🤝
There are some stories from some of the core people around Norm that share some of the ideology that Norm with. Keep watching stuff with him and searching for comics taking about him and the algorithm will show you them shortly...
Are you serious? Did you just say that?
He got it from Ralph's. What a stupid question.
@@BurnDoubt 😂 of course you’re right! Some people, eh?!
The reason Norm was so great and so damned funny was that he NEVER did jokes, gags, or bits for the audience. He literally did every single thing to make himself laugh. The fact he was constantly dropping steamy upper-deckers onto everyone that either hired him or acted like they were his superiors when NOBODY else would be in on the joke should make that immediately obvious.
That ginal letterman appearance always makes me tear up... losing him and Saget has been so hard
And Gilbert 😔 it’s ok bro, we will always have their amazing content to listen to.
I think my favorite detail out of the Norm stories is how he pauses for applause during the Bob Saget Roast so that everyone can sit there in a an awkward silence for a second 😂😂😂😂
This man got me through so many rough periods of life. Just depressed AF I'd watch Norm videos to cheer me up.
His voice is like what ASMR is to some people, just instantly calming.
Bless his soul.
Out of the 3 odd words you managed to pronounce "Algonquin" correctly, but butcher Ontario (On-Terry-Oh) as "On-Tarrr-E-O" and Carleton (Karl-Tonne) as "Carly-Ton" University.
I'll never get over it. Love Norm. Truly the greatest.
Truly… long live Normie. Thanks for watching man 🙏
Gotta stop listening to Paul Newman
I know man. The worst part was I didn’t even know he was sick
Never will be another norm
I miss norm being on this planet so often. Almost daily :( he was like a freaking genius legend force of nature. So suave and effortless. So clever. So straight forward. Natural.
I’m from Ecuador but been living in Quebec Canada for more than 10 yrs . I’m 48 , I remember watching Snl in the 90s on cable tv in my country. Loved Norm in weekend update , loved him and followed his career throughout the years. Thank you for making this video . It made my day , my week , my year ! ❤
You’re welcome man! Glad you loved the video
I absolutely LOVE all the inside jokes and references you peppered throughout this. Fantastic work man
Thank you Nick, I’m glad you loved it.
I heard "sheer tyranny of will" at the beginning and knew I was going to like this.
"Sheer tyranny of will'' is one of the best sayings ever and I'm glad someone else appreciated that line!
I’ll say it until I can no longer speak!
Norm had a way with words
Well no doubt about that he was the greatest comic of all times with a heart of gold n a man of principles. He will always be missed. May he rest in peace.Amen
Legend
Thank you for all that you put into creating and sharing this video. I absolutely love Norm and like the rest of us just completely blind sided upon learning of his passing. He's a comics' comic and an absolute legend. The firefly joke was fucking epic and that last Letterman performance just makes my eyes bleed with tears each and every single time. R.I.P. Norm .. you are deeply missed but forever loved..
Hey Aaron, I’m glad you loved the video. Thanks for watching ❤️
7 mins in. I started crying. The world will miss this man greatly ! Haha
I cried many times while editing man. I can’t watch his last letterman anymore without getting sentimental. Glad you loved it my friend ❤️
Me too man, me too.
I did too... feel like a gay baby now
It’s obvious to see how huge of a fan you are by how many of his jokes you put into this video. It’s heartwarming to know he had as big of an impact on other people as he had on me. I was one to never get worked up by celebrity deaths but his draw with cancer still gets to me when I see stuff like this.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video man, long live Norm ❤️
Literally split stitches in the hospital watching Norm.
in the end he looked 100% like his dad. thats remarkable
I'm a huge Norm fan! He was the only celebrity I ever had a desire to meet in person. Wish I could have seen him live just once. He is dearly missed.
I like that description. The smartest person in the room that pretended they were the dumbest. Norm MacDonald, the original semi-troll
Yeah it’s a great way to describe what he does
so well done and thank you for putting it together :)
Thanks for the videos. Love the extra long ones. Much Love.
Norm was an odd looking duck. Something about his eyes. Hypnotic.
😂🤣😂 classic
And the way he talked... "shklankly klankly"... compelling
So Norm passed huh?
I didn’t even know he was sick.
I've been under his spell for years.
I know right?! just like Hitler!
@@dmwd96
Norm had a incredibly charistmatic style about him that he was born with, can see it even in his first stand up perfomance. One of the greatest comedians ever.
Truly
I think this is what Letterman was referencing when he said he’s not sure norm “works hard” or something to that effect. That norm just had innate talent, perspective and a natural personality. A lot of comedians are carefully crafted personas, they’re performers playing a character on stage. Norm at least appeared not to be.
I absolutely LOVE this doc. Ive rewatched it and listened to it SEVERAL times now. It doesnt JUST do a good job of giving an in depth look at Norm, but your narration is right up the alley of Norm fans. Its honestly perfect. Thank you for sharing, your work is appreciated.
Thank you for the kind words Rob :) I’m glad you loved it! I’m currently working on a Patrice documentary, that will be out very soon! Hopefully you can share this with a Few friends and we can keep growing ❤️
@@TheComedyHistorian absolutely look forward to that, can do!
This is absolutely phenomenal!! Thank YOU!!
If you have studied the work of Norm Macdonald in depth you will love this video. So many wonderfully placed references to the master. Thank you for this!!
Glad you loved it man, thank you for the kind words
Subverting comedic norms as a comedic Norm. What legend.
This was a fantastic documentary. Thanks for making it.
I have watched every single documentary about this man. I love the work you put into this and I love the little norm jokes you put into your sentences every now and then. Man is truly a legend
Thanks man :) I’m glad you loved the documentary
Norm is my favorite comedian of all time by a mile.
Him and Patrice are my favorites.
Here in Mexico, he is my favorite comedian by a kilometer!
Thank you Wagman for getting Norm back in the door, I couldn’t imagine not having his humor in my life.
Thank you for this. The love you have for Norm is evident in the dedication you put into making such a great documentary. Much love
Thank you my friend ❤️ I hope you subscribe to see more future content coming soon
The fact that this documentary has several subtle call backs to classic norm jokes is truly under appreciated but I love what you did here man! Your a good guy, nothing like Kitchener Leslie.
Thank you for the kind words Anthony ❤️ I hope you subscribe to see more content soon
@@TheComedyHistorian done buddy
Awesome job Nate, thank you for this. Its strange how our love for Norm just does not fade over time.
It never will man. When someone says the word comedian all I think of is Norm ❤️
So happy I caught this within the hour of upload. In order to resoundingly concur with every sentiment, live as they aired.
Thanks for watching my friend, it means the world to me
Thx for sharing. I Love Norm & Miss Him So Much!!!! He is The Best Comedian of All Time. It has to be one of the saddest losses in comedy. This is Really Such A Great CZcams channel.
RIP Norm, You will Forever Be Loved and Missed and you will forever keep us laughing. Thx Again for Sharing ❤
Thank you so much! I have plenty of other Norm content for you to enjoy, I hope to see you comment on more videos ♥️
Definitely checking it out. What a kind message you left as well. I wish you all the best…. Thx and I appreciate you
This was great man.
Thank you 🙏
Beautiful tribute to this incredible man, Thanks Nate.
Thank you John, I’m glad you loved it ❤️
His father, who owned a doghouse. .. LOLthid is an instant favorite CZcams video right here. Had so many of his best bits. I was crying laughing multiple times
Glad you loved it man :) thanks for the kind words
this is such a great tribute to Norm. you had me laughing and then had me in tears. Thank you.
Thank you sir for making this, Norm was one of those special people who tug at your heart when they gone. Its sad though thank God for these people! I appreciate your efforts in this video, you nailed it!
Thank you brother ❤️
Love seeing a younger generation like yourself witness Norm. He is indeed the greatest. Best wishes on your career and work with that misdirection and lack of fear. It’s just words
Yessir, thank you for loving the documentary and Norm.
Nice to see a young guy have so much respect for Norm, he was The Master of stand up, truly the greatest comedian who ever lived.
He truly was A master of the craft
Thanks man, this was great, I really enjoyed, thank you x
Amazing video, Norm is one of the ultimate comedians of our lifetime. Thankful to be around while he was here and thank you for this video ♥
Glad you loved it ❤️
This was so heartfelt and beautiful. You brought so many smiles to me with all the references to his language. Thank you!
I’m glad you loved it, thank you for the kind words ❤️
This video is incredible. I learned so much about Norm - there was so much more to that funny, funny man. RIP to a comedy great. And you clearly spent a lot of time and effort making this. Great job man. This is one of the best documentaries on CZcams.
❤️
Norm saved me during the Covid lockdown. I spent every day watching EVERYTHING Norm. I laughed and laughed and it made my confinement tolerable. Of course, one of my favorites is the 12 minute storey about Janice, the cheese sandwiches and the shallow grave! Thank you, Nate for this wonderful documentary about the funniest comedian who ever lived. As the Germans would say!
This was amazing. Thank you!
Glad you loved it :)
Beautiful job, Nate. What a lovely tribute. Thank you.
I’m glad you loved it man ❤️
Great job! Many long time norm addicts here. I think his youtube podcast had some peak norm that still has not been fully dug into, its hard to explain but you can see it in the face of the high level comedians when he just gets right in there and surprises them with high level hilarity
Thank you for your kind words my friend :)
Norm is just the best.
Astonishingly good video. Can see all thr work that went into it
Thanks for the comment RepublicStuds! I’m glad you loved the video man ❤️
@@TheComedyHistorian always appreciate a fellow norm fan
Always man! You should share this with your subs man, maybe they’d like it too :) I’m trying to hit 10k before the year ends ❤️
@NateRoscoe I don't think it would fit my demographic and I don't want to tank your CTR but I'll share with some friends fs
Thank you for explaining to the folks at home, who Norm Macdonald was and what made him so special!
i was a huge fan of norm’s while he was alive. i got the privilege of seeing him do standup live in a small club in 2019. it was the funniest standup set ive ever seen. when he died, i felt like someone i knew personally died. it was strange. RIP norm. the greatest comedian that ever lived.
Wowwww. This was so amazingly well done. I think i felt every emotion. Great job! ❤
Love how smoothly you integrated Norm jokes into your script. Shows you're a real fan : )
Glad you loved it brother. Thanks for watching
Thank you for making this ❤ very well made and full of great norm references!
Glad you loved it ❤️
Always had respect for Norm but watching this made me an even bigger fan of his. Thank you for creating such an awesome tribute.
Two things, I'm not crying, and this was an incredibly well done video man, look forward to seeing what you do next!
Very nicely put together. May his legacy live on.
This was extremely well done, Bravo! He is my favorite comedian of all time and even though I’ve seen everything that was featured in the documentary it was so well made that it made me more in love. Thank you.
Glad you loved it :)
I’m starting to realize he is the father of modern day Trolling
Bro he really is, he was trolling people before the internet was even invented. Ahead of his time as always.
the GREATEST comedian to ever live. Nobody is funnier or sweeter than Norm. The day I heard the news I was incredibly sad. Love the OJ joke as Acute Leukemia 🥰
Truly! Glad you loved the joke and the video man :) thanks for watching
One of the greatest tributes to Norm. ❤
Thanks man, for all of your hard work making this video for us all! You dropped so many inside jokes, and as dryly as Mr. Bob Newhart himself. Norm was a rare bird. He really was the best we’ve ever had. I miss him. (hey fella…don’t get fresh. I own a doghouse!)
Edit: subbed, and looking forward to your next offering!
Thank you so much for the kind words my friend. I’m beyond happy so many people are loving the documentary. I put my heart and soul into it. More content to come
@@TheComedyHistorian and it shows! I hope this upload garners you thousands of new subs! Thanks for the reply. Take care, Nate! 🏆
Awesome video!! Thanks for showing Norm the love he deserves!!! He’s the GOAT
Truly the greatest
Such an amazing video! Thank you so much!
Glad you loved it ❤️
Best tribute video to norm I've seen yet. And I've watched just about all of them. Good job on this project bro. I cried at work
Stellar job. The inside jokes, heartfelt admiration, and show of respect u paid to Norm throughout this video was truly touching. I also am never deeply hurt, or genuinely upset when some celebrity passes, but when Norm died, I was actually really heartbroken. He is absolutely my favorite comedian. And without a doubt, belongs in on the Mt. Rushmore of comedy legends. He absolutely was a master of his craft, and totally fearless. He gave zero fucks! Thank u for the hard work u put into this. Hopefully some young comedy fans that have never heard of Norm, will see this and fall in love with his comedy and personality just as we did...
Thanx again
Yessir, thank you for the kind words ❤️
Norm going on stage, stealing all up-n-coming comedians jokes, then going on a bus tour with them afterwards… gtfoh 😂 now that’s comedy for one guy’s amusement and I’m here for it
Good job on the video dude. Norm was without a doubt one of a kind and deserved this tribute.
Well done. Thank you for this.
I cried, absolutely beautiful compilation of one of/the greatest comedian ever lived
Glad you loved it brother, thanks for the kind words
God bless you for this. Loved Norm, and still miss him. And yes, he was the greatest comedian to ever live.
Just beautiful man! Thank you
Wow thanks so much for your effort in making this video. Norm was my absolute favorite comedian.
Mine too. I’m glad you loved the video man, thanks for watching
Terrific video, man just awesome
Glad you enjoyed it!
A beautiful tribute!
Thank you very much! I’m glad you think so, share it with other members of the Norm community ❤️
Thank you for doing such a fine job on this one. Definitely worthy of the best comedian ever ever.
Great video, mate. Thoughtful, heartfelt and profound.
Legend has it, Norm can be found in the land of where his jokes come from.. :)
Released on the anniversary of his passing. A great memorial to his name. Very well done and clearly heart-felt. Thank you for the effort you put into this. Miss you, Norm...
Ps.. when I was 14, I bought my first dvd, walmart had just started the $5 dvd bin (approx 2001), and in it was Dirty Work. I watched that movie easily over a hundred times that summer. Severely underrated. A saigon whore bit Jimmy's nose off.
Glad you loved it man ❤️
This is an incredible video. Thank you so much for this. Norm was one of those unique people who just put a smile on your face no matter what. If you hear him tell a joke, your mood is improved. As an Iowan, it’s unfortunate that whole thing happened to Norm. Though there was quite a bit of confusion with the venue as Norm wasn’t at all told what kind of audience he would be performing in front of, so the end result is unfortunate, yet it is understandable how things transpired the way they did. It’s sad he’s gone, but he will always be remembered for years to come. Thank you again for this, keep up the great work and take care!
Bro you are awesome, thank you for this great video. Hope you will succeed in everything you do man.