The thing I love about his talk show appearances, he never tries to be "quirky" or "lol so random", he doesnt even try to make his stories half belivable, and thats so refreshing as opposed to celebrities these days
Exactly. It’s hilarious that he’s kind of just entertaining himself. Norm was a guy who’s just funny in real life. Like Ricky Gervais. Sad thing is most comedians are not funny in their personal life or without a skit but when Norm is in the room with a bunch of comedians, he’s the funny one. Richard Pryor a Redd Foxx we’re 2 funny guys but Eddie Murphy, who’s extremely talented is more of an uptight guy.
The best thing that came about from Don Ohlmayer, is that he will forever be known simply for being the pinhead that fired Norm MacDonald... nothing else that he did in his long career will ever compete in public memory against that one stupid action, lol!
Some of the best interviews Dave did were with Norm. They clearly enjoyed and respected one another & that brought out the best in each of them... Very sweet that Dave was staunchly supportive of Norm - genuinely cared for him and wasn't afraid to say it out loud. And Norm? One of a kind. He was truly a gem and a very special guy... Rip....... ⚘ 🙏
You're right about the bond between Norm and Dave, but Norm's appearances on Conan are very close to my heart (and my funny bone) as well... RIP indeed
I’ve always thought Dave could be a bit pompous but man I love the fact he had the balls to straight trash talk the guy who fired Norm on national TV! Hahaha
My favorite Norm story and it was clean (other than the sex with HD part, but that was funny shit). The man had rare comedic timing and talent. I refuse to stay saddened by his loss, but cherish what he gave us.
I like to think that as Norm was heading to McDonald's, he noticed that Harold Delaney's neighbor had a sign in their front yard that said Bed and Breakfast.
"There was no breakfast! I get up the next morning and I'm so hungry from playing Scrabble all night, so I says 'hey Harold how you doing there, uh, how about some breakfast?' and he says 'I've never been much for breakfast.'"
I have a new found love for Dave Letterman, I always thought he was cold but man his true esteem and admiration for Norm was unsurpassed. True friends.
I could have sworn there was a punchline to the Scrabble story, where Norm was at the wrong house. But that was just my imagination. It's more "Norm" the way it is.
@@attackhelicopterjr4481 lmfao.. I still feel that Norm said that joke as a wink to his fans.. knowing it'd be a thing after he passed on from his brain cancer..
haha was waiting for a punchline “I don’t do breakfast” … “well how about getting up and cooking me some” or “how about sex?” as if they spent the night together
I wonder if there was an ending to the story that Norm didn't have time to get to -- that it turns out Norm went to the wrong house -- the real bed & breakfast was at a different address, and Norm just ended up staying at some random guy's house.
When “stars” tell stories, it usually involves a grand setting with a wild plot and some explosive payoff that was probably blown up for effect. Not Norm. Norm tells a story set in a bed and breakfast in the middle of “God’s country” with a plot centered around a game of Scrabble with an 85 year and he manages to take such a single-layered story and captivate the audience just in the telling. I am STILL sad he’s dead.
He got fired from doing weekend update, but not from SNL entirely. Plus there was contracts involved, which can, RARELY, benefit both parties.. usually contracts like that are put in place to protect the house.. in this case, it worked in Norms favor
it's kinda weird to hear Norm say he "used the internet" to find a bed and breakfast.. back in 1998. it seems kind of out of place for the time period but I guess people were using it then?? idk I was 5 years old lol
@@callmeshaggy5166- True! Remember how popular search engines like Lycos were? Amazing how Google managed to dominate them all, presumably (or maybe likely) with the help of covert support by the US government. Now it's Google that donates huge amounts of money to the election campaigns of many politicians (left and right), so I guess Google will probably continue to dominate.
@@fred_fotch_baseball- Only to those who have been living under a rock for most of their lives. To anyone else, I just stated established facts, common knowledge and matters of public record. Google itself doesn't even hide these facts anymore.
Um, no. Go watch his stuff from the 80s and early 90s. He was absolutely revolutionary for late night talk shows. Ground breaking for comedy that influenced many shows and comedians. He did however begin to phone it in towards the end of the 90s.
Every year or so I come back to listen to Norm's adventure with Old Harold Delaney
He doesn’t even deliver the punchline here which makes the story even funnier. The punchline is that he had the wrong address.
@@domcruise274 LOL!
Are you going to McDonald's?
Norm's Scrabble story at the bed and breakfast is classic . The guy could really tell a story
He didn’t even give the punchline and it was still funnier than most comedians, the punchline is that he had the wrong address
The thing I love about his talk show appearances, he never tries to be "quirky" or "lol so random", he doesnt even try to make his stories half belivable, and thats so refreshing as opposed to celebrities these days
Exactly. It’s hilarious that he’s kind of just entertaining himself. Norm was a guy who’s just funny in real life. Like Ricky Gervais. Sad thing is most comedians are not funny in their personal life or without a skit but when Norm is in the room with a bunch of comedians, he’s the funny one. Richard Pryor a Redd Foxx we’re 2 funny guys but Eddie Murphy, who’s extremely talented is more of an uptight guy.
norm had this perfect angelic smile and devilish look in his eyes. quite my idea of a silver tongued devil
Y'know the more I hear about this Norm fella...the more I care for him
Too bad all of you wouldn't be so hesitant to watch these if he hasn't passed away. Keep jumping on the death bandwagon.
@@Sickwithit355 agree, the hypocrisy is the worst thing about norm dying
@@crazyjoedevola8648 lmfao... I see what you did there... Made me spit out my rich people water
The best thing that came about from Don Ohlmayer, is that he will forever be known simply for being the pinhead that fired Norm MacDonald... nothing else that he did in his long career will ever compete in public memory against that one stupid action, lol!
spot on man
Outspoken comic Vs
friend/doible murderer.!? What's an executive to do !? Say, did they ever catch the guy what really did it ?
Some of the best interviews Dave did were with Norm. They clearly enjoyed and respected one another & that brought out the best in each of them...
Very sweet that Dave was staunchly supportive of Norm - genuinely cared for him and wasn't afraid to say it out loud.
And Norm? One of a kind. He was truly a gem and a very special guy...
Rip....... ⚘ 🙏
You're right about the bond between Norm and Dave, but Norm's appearances on Conan are very close to my heart (and my funny bone) as well... RIP indeed
Norm is like Don Rickles n that if they are being interviewed, they are carrying the show. The hosts must have loved having either one of them.
Even in death, funnier than anyone else on planet Earth.
Nope...Robin Williams...
@@charlesharper2357 people who type...like this...invalidate their own opinions...
@@ziggle5000
Don't understand what an ellipsis is?
@@charlesharper2357 Robin Williams was a brilliant actor. I think he’s just saying he loved Norm.
@@gutenbird
Robin Williams was by far the greatest stand up comedian there ever was.
Never cared for Dave, but his unwavering support for Norm is endearing. The man recognizes greatness.
I’ve always thought Dave could be a bit pompous but man I love the fact he had the balls to straight trash talk the guy who fired Norm on national TV! Hahaha
Dave is GOAT of late night.
@@untouchblz no doubt. Also the king of deadpan comedy. “She claims she’s a vegetarian, but I think she’s full of bologna” 😂
yeah Letterman is way too clever and charismatic for some people to appreciate.
@@future_Tarzan FUNK MASTER FLEX NIGHT
Saddest part about his passing is I've been chomping at the bits to ask him where he got his ideas from
XD
At Ralph’s!
@@lylemorgan6107 Any particular Ralph's?
Old joke books
@@aegisraven1284 that’s where he came up with some of his material. He just loved old jokes even if the joke wasn’t any good.
My favorite Norm story and it was clean (other than the sex with HD part, but that was funny shit). The man had rare comedic timing and talent. I refuse to stay saddened by his loss, but cherish what he gave us.
One of a kind comedian! He will be deeply missed! RIP Norm! 💙🙏💙
Norm’s delivery was amazing….
I like to think that as Norm was heading to McDonald's, he noticed that Harold Delaney's neighbor had a sign in their front yard that said Bed and Breakfast.
Now you're thinking like Norm Macdonald!
"There was no breakfast! I get up the next morning and I'm so hungry from playing Scrabble all night, so I says 'hey Harold how you doing there, uh, how about some breakfast?' and he says 'I've never been much for breakfast.'"
Love this....I am born and raised in Victoria BC on Vancouver Island I did some research and sadly "Old Harold Delaney " is purely fictional.
My heart breaks that this man is no longer with us....But this clip had me laughing until I cried! thank you for the upload!
I have a new found love for Dave Letterman, I always thought he was cold but man his true esteem and admiration for Norm was unsurpassed. True friends.
R.I.P Norm
I went to Goodwill yesterday and they had a copy of Reveen the impossiblist! Could not believe he was a real person.
😂 made me lol
I remember watching this when it originally aired, I still remember the scrabble story to this day lol
"Harold Delaney"
I needed more hotel room jokes. Will never watch Pump Friction the same again.
"Could not create gas out a bean dinner." Great example of Dave using a Carson joke.
Anything on the top shelf, very funny
There was no breakfast! 😂😂😂
"I never been much for breakfast."
- H. Delaney
Norm didn’t use the punchline here… the punchline was that he had the wrong address
Just effortlessly funny
Just found this channel. Nice to see a clip of Norm I havent seen 4000 times with a gay merch ad in the video
I could have sworn there was a punchline to the Scrabble story, where Norm was at the wrong house. But that was just my imagination. It's more "Norm" the way it is.
There is! On another talk show. This is my favourite version though.
@@CalebBlack- There's another version? Could you please elaborate?
@@j.vonhogen9650 Look up "Norm can't finish his stories on Letterman" I saw it there.
@@CalebBlack- Thanks a lot! 👍
Yeah that was the punchline. He didn’t even need punchlines! Amazing
Norm's a trip.
This was a month after I was born!
Gen Z😂
@MrRamazanLale2 technically yea. Can't say I really relate too much to Gen Z though.
Classic, Classic, Classic!!!
Band plays thematic song fitting for the moment
Got fires, then kills it on Letterman. RIP.
Such a funny story
RIP
Hysterical
Donald Winfred Ohlmeyer Jr. (February 3, 1945 - September 10, 2017)
Looks like Norm got the last laugh after all.
Don Ohlmeyer died? I didn't even know he was sick
@@attackhelicopterjr4481 lmfao.. I still feel that Norm said that joke as a wink to his fans.. knowing it'd be a thing after he passed on from his brain cancer..
Funny as F__
I was so hungry from playing Scrabble
Norm was awesome. Even Letterman was funny back in these days.
letterman is still funny
@Fred Garvin didn't really say anything about his politics, he's just a funny guy.
Norm was on snl when it was funny!!
The original Airbnb.
haha was waiting for a punchline “I don’t do breakfast” … “well how about getting up and cooking me some” or “how about sex?” as if they spent the night together
I wonder if there was an ending to the story that Norm didn't have time to get to -- that it turns out Norm went to the wrong house -- the real bed & breakfast was at a different address, and Norm just ended up staying at some random guy's house.
How great is it to make people laugh when you are dead
R A B B I T
B O O T
well played Mr Delaney
Amazing, Norm considered Letterman a sort of distant father figure and watching this without context they do seem like father and son
Well that's not true at all
Aegis Raven I just came off a video where Norm says it. It is true.
@@aegisraven1284 god damnit this was fukn funny
@@ettel8358 no,it's not true.
Harold was a good man..
Does anyone know the name of the song at the end?
When “stars” tell stories, it usually involves a grand setting with a wild plot and some explosive payoff that was probably blown up for effect. Not Norm. Norm tells a story set in a bed and breakfast in the middle of “God’s country” with a plot centered around a game of Scrabble with an 85 year and he manages to take such a single-layered story and captivate the audience just in the telling. I am STILL sad he’s dead.
You've never heard tell of a boot?
What kind of muffin does Harold Delaney want?
EGGICMUVFIN
Dirty Work is worth the watch.
I don't understand. He was fired but he still showed up and got paid?
He got fired from doing weekend update, but not from SNL entirely. Plus there was contracts involved, which can, RARELY, benefit both parties.. usually contracts like that are put in place to protect the house.. in this case, it worked in Norms favor
it's kinda weird to hear Norm say he "used the internet" to find a bed and breakfast.. back in 1998. it seems kind of out of place for the time period but I guess people were using it then?? idk I was 5 years old lol
The internet was already becoming popular at universities a decade earlier, when the World Wide Web was still text-only!
It was mostly dialups at home back then, but there was plenty of internet and search engines.
@@callmeshaggy5166- True! Remember how popular search engines like Lycos were?
Amazing how Google managed to dominate them all, presumably (or maybe likely) with the help of covert support by the US government.
Now it's Google that donates huge amounts of money to the election campaigns of many politicians (left and right), so I guess Google will probably continue to dominate.
@@j.vonhogen9650 you're talking nonsense
@@fred_fotch_baseball- Only to those who have been living under a rock for most of their lives. To anyone else, I just stated established facts, common knowledge and matters of public record. Google itself doesn't even hide these facts anymore.
Dave takes on a billionaire.
So uhhhhh..... You got any gum???
Just getting to know Norm. Love his humor but he was always putting his hand on the bottom of a shoe which grosses me out. RIP Mr. MacDonald.
Letterman, the unfunniest man in the country. Norm MacDonald, the funniest man in the country.
Disagree.... Letterman was good in his prime. Leno fking sucked.
Um, no. Go watch his stuff from the 80s and early 90s. He was absolutely revolutionary for late night talk shows. Ground breaking for comedy that influenced many shows and comedians. He did however begin to phone it in towards the end of the 90s.
@@Aaliyahchannel2024 -- You have your opinion. I have mine.
@@Dr.Pepper001 Bet you love Colbert.
@@Aaliyahchannel2024 -- .what's it to you?
RIP, brave Norman.