Norm Macdonald: The Greatest Comedian To Ever Live

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  • @TheComedyHistorian
    @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Hey everyone! If you liked the documentary please be sure to subscribe to the channel, also I have another video on Norm you can watch here if you’d like: th-cam.com/video/05ZCTySaiiI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IacBE4QUQJYAolUU

    • @RocafellaPlaza
      @RocafellaPlaza ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pop Up Sounds is too loud
      Let Editor know

    • @bryancoyle2112
      @bryancoyle2112 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm crying and I can't stop
      .great job Nate

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@RocafellaPlaza noted. It has been fixed and is no longer an issue

    • @Lksz-l9k
      @Lksz-l9k 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's CLEAR to me that you care about Norm. It makes all the difference, it's in the details. GREAT vid

    • @ArrivedOrc973
      @ArrivedOrc973 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I wouldn’t say he lost, I know Norm would say it was a draw.

  • @devonrichardson6150
    @devonrichardson6150 ปีที่แล้ว +2081

    One of the greatest videos on TH-cam. But Norm didn't lose his life to cancer. He fought for it to a draw

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +125

      Thank you for the kind words man. Also you’re right haha

    • @Coolasheck
      @Coolasheck ปีที่แล้ว +102

      Didn't even know he was sick

    • @_TMac_13_916_
      @_TMac_13_916_ ปีที่แล้ว +40

      His dad's favorite joke is one of my favorite jokes.

    • @BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat
      @BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat ปีที่แล้ว +27

      “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

    • @drivelikeawhiteman313
      @drivelikeawhiteman313 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeatI'm not norm greatest of all, but glad they're all keeping the man alive!

  • @generationofswine-ge5rw
    @generationofswine-ge5rw 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +174

    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.

    • @teeheeteeheeish
      @teeheeteeheeish 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Did you know Kitchener Lesley???

    • @chubbysummers69
      @chubbysummers69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Kitchener Leslie? Boy he was the toughest rail cop to ever patrol the railways. Heard his girlfriend was real pretty too!

    • @maynardtrendle820
      @maynardtrendle820 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@chubbysummers69Is that you, Uncle Hector!? Well, I know you worked hard, and you worked for a looooww wage- but you were a man!🐖

    • @Noone-jn3jp
      @Noone-jn3jp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He passed on my birthday. I can’t help but laugh because I think he would find it funny.

    • @douglasshuck
      @douglasshuck 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      that’s awesome. thanks for sharing a little norm history.

  • @paulpz04
    @paulpz04 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    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

    • @kelleygreengrass
      @kelleygreengrass 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      He served a youthful porpoise

    • @quantumblurrr
      @quantumblurrr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

    • @paulpz04
      @paulpz04 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@quantumblurrr are you okay??

    • @kelleygreengrass
      @kelleygreengrass 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@quantumblurrr don't be mad you don't understand the humor

    • @budgreenjeans
      @budgreenjeans หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He’s a national treasure

  • @JroddNizzleDawg420
    @JroddNizzleDawg420 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    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

  • @iflyme
    @iflyme ปีที่แล้ว +84

    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.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for the kind words my friend, I have another video about Norm on my channel too :)

    • @frankknierim4442
      @frankknierim4442 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @anypercentdeathless
      @anypercentdeathless 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At least you could have pronounced basic English words correctly.

    • @torchmark66
      @torchmark66 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@anypercentdeathless 🤣🤣 Well, there's one confirmed 'gotcha'.

  • @njoYYY
    @njoYYY ปีที่แล้ว +250

    David Letterman just saying "I know him and hes an idiot" is one of the funniest live TV moments ever to me

    • @garydodson6737
      @garydodson6737 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Explain to the folks at home who David Letterman was talking about.

    • @tristincrowley8458
      @tristincrowley8458 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      ​@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.

    • @curbozerboomer1773
      @curbozerboomer1773 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@tristincrowley8458 I understand that Letterman helped out hugely with Norm's health bills. A very classy and caring thing to do.

    • @FTLnovaKid
      @FTLnovaKid 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@curbozerboomer1773Hadn’t heard that before. What is your source? That would mean he did it without knowing what it was for.

    • @BradleyCoopertest
      @BradleyCoopertest 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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.

  • @marksmusicobsession
    @marksmusicobsession ปีที่แล้ว +311

    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.

    • @arjunxchauhan
      @arjunxchauhan ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same

    • @armandocamacho611
      @armandocamacho611 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bro exactly! I’m always watching his stuff and still watched it all

    • @pauldurand4780
      @pauldurand4780 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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..

    • @bobs8005
      @bobs8005 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @Peter-dk2ov
      @Peter-dk2ov หลายเดือนก่อน

      His podcast was the best talk show ever conceived

  • @thecryingshame
    @thecryingshame ปีที่แล้ว +176

    I grew up watching Norm on snl. It makes me happy to see younger folks keeping Norm's comedy alive.

  • @politicalfoolishness7491
    @politicalfoolishness7491 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    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.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What a beautiful thing to witness man. Very happy for you

    • @politicalfoolishness7491
      @politicalfoolishness7491 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheComedyHistorian Yeah - I only realized many years after how fortunate I was.

    • @KungLao15155
      @KungLao15155 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You died!?

  • @MoltenPlastic
    @MoltenPlastic ปีที่แล้ว +21

    If you asked Norm to talk about himself, he'd say: "why are you wasting your time? I'm dead!"

    • @JoeyCrackization
      @JoeyCrackization 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣🤣😂😂💀💀

    • @schrempskynate8944
      @schrempskynate8944 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Then he'd pop the Moth joke in your head.

  • @DiscoverMontréal
    @DiscoverMontréal ปีที่แล้ว +315

    This is gold, and the random Norm jokes throughout are just perfect. I can't believe we lost him so young. Amazing work, Nate.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I’m glad you loved it man. Thanks for watching to the end, much love ❤️

    • @blackjackmusic1107
      @blackjackmusic1107 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cancers a bitch man, but Norm fought it to a fuckin draw. :)

    • @billbally4419
      @billbally4419 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@TheComedyHistorianthe random norm jokes are lame.

    • @Pissgremlin5964
      @Pissgremlin5964 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I didn't even know he was sick

    • @TheodoreLano
      @TheodoreLano ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His father…who owned a dog house 😂

  • @PoeticInsanity
    @PoeticInsanity ปีที่แล้ว +102

    "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

    • @PoeticInsanity
      @PoeticInsanity ปีที่แล้ว +6

      36:12 for anyone wondering

    • @noahstrodtman6121
      @noahstrodtman6121 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      dude that line sent me into an epileptic seizure 😂😂 the greatest

  • @MarcelVincent
    @MarcelVincent ปีที่แล้ว +80

    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

  • @GreenhornPhototaker
    @GreenhornPhototaker ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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.

  • @CCsDomain
    @CCsDomain 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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 TH-cam channel.
    RIP Norm, You will Forever Be Loved and Missed and you will forever keep us laughing. Thx Again for Sharing ❤

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much! I have plenty of other Norm content for you to enjoy, I hope to see you comment on more videos ♥️

    • @CCsDomain
      @CCsDomain 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely checking it out. What a kind message you left as well. I wish you all the best…. Thx and I appreciate you

  • @charliecruz7254
    @charliecruz7254 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    “Norm took this roll very seriously and gambled for many years to perfect his craft” I’m dead

    • @T25de
      @T25de 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂

    • @mcfarvo
      @mcfarvo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Role*

    • @dyldog
      @dyldog 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Or so the Germans would have us believe

    • @Pocketrocket-pj1us
      @Pocketrocket-pj1us 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      RoLLo

  • @nik_flurry
    @nik_flurry ปีที่แล้ว +397

    It's a shame we'll never get to know where did Norm get his ideas from... Phenomenal video, Nate!

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thanks a lot man. I really love this video, and I hope more Norm fans see it :)

    • @AndySalinger33
      @AndySalinger33 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      😂 🎯 (it’s Egret…like the bird) 🤝

    • @_TMac_13_916_
      @_TMac_13_916_ ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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...

    • @BurnDoubt
      @BurnDoubt ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Are you serious? Did you just say that?
      He got it from Ralph's. What a stupid question.

    • @AndySalinger33
      @AndySalinger33 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BurnDoubt 😂 of course you’re right! Some people, eh?!

  • @TekkGnostic
    @TekkGnostic ปีที่แล้ว +35

    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.

    • @TekkGnostic
      @TekkGnostic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @rudolphguarnacci197
    @rudolphguarnacci197 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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.

  • @patrickblakethesaint
    @patrickblakethesaint ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That ginal letterman appearance always makes me tear up... losing him and Saget has been so hard

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Gilbert 😔 it’s ok bro, we will always have their amazing content to listen to.

  • @nickwest_acoustic
    @nickwest_acoustic ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I absolutely LOVE all the inside jokes and references you peppered throughout this. Fantastic work man

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you Nick, I’m glad you loved it.

    • @CasperLD
      @CasperLD ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I heard "sheer tyranny of will" at the beginning and knew I was going to like this.

  • @DrewishAF
    @DrewishAF ปีที่แล้ว +40

    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.

  • @garrettsears8437
    @garrettsears8437 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I'll never get over it. Love Norm. Truly the greatest.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Truly… long live Normie. Thanks for watching man 🙏

    • @supEnoc
      @supEnoc ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Gotta stop listening to Paul Newman

    • @bartholomewesperanza3442
      @bartholomewesperanza3442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know man. The worst part was I didn’t even know he was sick

    • @CinemascapeReview
      @CinemascapeReview ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never will be another norm

  • @Puppy_Puppington
    @Puppy_Puppington ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @StarBellySneetch
    @StarBellySneetch 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Literally split stitches in the hospital watching Norm.

  • @markiemarkmar
    @markiemarkmar ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m glad you enjoyed the video man, long live Norm ❤️

  • @ZBirDEveryday
    @ZBirDEveryday ปีที่แล้ว +38

    7 mins in. I started crying. The world will miss this man greatly ! Haha

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I cried many times while editing man. I can’t watch his last letterman anymore without getting sentimental. Glad you loved it my friend ❤️

    • @bulletbrotherstactical7135
      @bulletbrotherstactical7135 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too man, me too.

    • @FlanRoBoThEaD
      @FlanRoBoThEaD ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I did too... feel like a gay baby now

  • @justiceforcomics32
    @justiceforcomics32 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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.

  • @aliasif8498
    @aliasif8498 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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

  • @Llamakkuh
    @Llamakkuh ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words Anthony ❤️ I hope you subscribe to see more content soon

    • @Llamakkuh
      @Llamakkuh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheComedyHistorian done buddy

  • @matthewforsee5092
    @matthewforsee5092 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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!!

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you loved it man, thank you for the kind words

  • @pjessex5297
    @pjessex5297 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Truly

    • @teddyjackson1902
      @teddyjackson1902 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @ITrustTyler
    @ITrustTyler ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "Sheer tyranny of will'' is one of the best sayings ever and I'm glad someone else appreciated that line!

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’ll say it until I can no longer speak!

    • @mcfarvo
      @mcfarvo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Norm had a way with words

  • @clydethecat1176
    @clydethecat1176 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is such a great tribute to Norm. you had me laughing and then had me in tears. Thank you.

  • @RageONTv
    @RageONTv ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 ! ❤

  • @wonderbucket1242
    @wonderbucket1242 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Norm is my favorite comedian of all time by a mile.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Him and Patrice are my favorites.

    • @mriconoclast13
      @mriconoclast13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Here in Mexico, he is my favorite comedian by a kilometer!

  • @prauwnsauce
    @prauwnsauce ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you Wagman for getting Norm back in the door, I couldn’t imagine not having his humor in my life.

  • @kidwave1
    @kidwave1 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Awesome job Nate, thank you for this. Its strange how our love for Norm just does not fade over time.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It never will man. When someone says the word comedian all I think of is Norm ❤️

  • @basketball8670
    @basketball8670 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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 😂😂😂😂

  • @aaronbirtig
    @aaronbirtig 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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..

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Aaron, I’m glad you loved the video. Thanks for watching ❤️

  • @jf5618
    @jf5618 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yessir, thank you for loving the documentary and Norm.

  • @JohnDoe-bx8eg
    @JohnDoe-bx8eg ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful tribute to this incredible man, Thanks Nate.

  • @АртёмДубравин-ы6у
    @АртёмДубравин-ы6у ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Norm was an odd looking duck. Something about his eyes. Hypnotic.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂🤣😂 classic

    • @FlanRoBoThEaD
      @FlanRoBoThEaD ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And the way he talked... "shklankly klankly"... compelling

    • @dmwd96
      @dmwd96 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So Norm passed huh?
      I didn’t even know he was sick.

    • @James-ru3st
      @James-ru3st 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've been under his spell for years.

    • @thor3279
      @thor3279 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know right?! just like Hitler!
      @@dmwd96

  • @balcobulls
    @balcobulls 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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!

  • @RepublicStuds
    @RepublicStuds 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Norm is just the best.
    Astonishingly good video. Can see all thr work that went into it

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment RepublicStuds! I’m glad you loved the video man ❤️

    • @RepublicStuds
      @RepublicStuds 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheComedyHistorian always appreciate a fellow norm fan

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 ❤️

    • @RepublicStuds
      @RepublicStuds 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @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

  • @b.s.4914
    @b.s.4914 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

  • @TimLinklater
    @TimLinklater ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful job, Nate. What a lovely tribute. Thank you.

  • @disuba
    @disuba ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This was so heartfelt and beautiful. You brought so many smiles to me with all the references to his language. Thank you!

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad you loved it, thank you for the kind words ❤️

  • @RobwithoneB
    @RobwithoneB ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ❤️

    • @RobwithoneB
      @RobwithoneB ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheComedyHistorian absolutely look forward to that, can do!

  • @Horzinicla
    @Horzinicla ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man :) I’m glad you loved the documentary

  • @thetrevorglassman
    @thetrevorglassman ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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 TH-cam.

  • @dantetejeda1868
    @dantetejeda1868 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for explaining to the folks at home, who Norm Macdonald was and what made him so special!

  • @momo_genX
    @momo_genX ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I like that description. The smartest person in the room that pretended they were the dumbest. Norm MacDonald, the original semi-troll

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it’s a great way to describe what he does

  • @barfymann362
    @barfymann362 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Norm and I were chatting about this video you made the other day, and he said "Y'know what...this Nate Roscoe fella seems to know alot about me...ya think he's one of them gays?" I said, "Oh Norm..why would you think such a thing?". He smirked and said, "Well you know what they say about these Professors of Logic now...". Anyways, we both agreed you're serving a youthful porpoise. Good luck to ya.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣😂🤣 love this comment! Thank you for your kind words

  • @samppuli-4154
    @samppuli-4154 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Damn, didn't expect to cry here man. God I miss Norm. Thank you, great video! Subscribed my man.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video man. I’m happy I could make you feel something, I appreciate the kind words brother ❤️

  • @gochasingwaterfalls9970
    @gochasingwaterfalls9970 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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.

  • @broox09
    @broox09 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @DoYaPhilMeh
    @DoYaPhilMeh ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always had respect for Norm but watching this made me an even bigger fan of his. Thank you for creating such an awesome tribute.

  • @MegaFREAK313
    @MegaFREAK313 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I cried, absolutely beautiful compilation of one of/the greatest comedian ever lived

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you loved it brother, thanks for the kind words

  • @CitiesTurnedToDust
    @CitiesTurnedToDust ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You put a lot of "Norm-isms" into this presentation. Nicely done.

  • @myflatlineconstruct
    @myflatlineconstruct ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Norm had a big impact on me. Big fan of comedy. Thanks for sharing these interesting stories.
    Good on you prominently crediting Im Not Norm.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here man, Norm is my hero and when I found out he died I cried the same night like a baby. I just couldn’t believe it man. I’m glad you loved the video man, share it with your friends who also love Norm ❤️
      And also how couldn’t I credit I’m not Norm? He isn’t Norm after all, he deserves all the credit!

  • @justinhadley2583
    @justinhadley2583 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Subverting comedic norms as a comedic Norm. What legend.

  • @TheNintendoWizrad
    @TheNintendoWizrad ปีที่แล้ว +6

    His father, who owned a doghouse. .. LOLthid is an instant favorite TH-cam video right here. Had so many of his best bits. I was crying laughing multiple times

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you loved it man :) thanks for the kind words

  • @theadvocate4698
    @theadvocate4698 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I miss this man! What a legend, RIP Norm!

  • @rickbackous1041
    @rickbackous1041 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job on the video dude. Norm was without a doubt one of a kind and deserved this tribute.

  • @AndySalinger33
    @AndySalinger33 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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!

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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

    • @AndySalinger33
      @AndySalinger33 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheComedyHistorian and it shows! I hope this upload garners you thousands of new subs! Thanks for the reply. Take care, Nate! 🏆

  • @MonkeyBiznessFGC
    @MonkeyBiznessFGC ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So happy I caught this within the hour of upload. In order to resoundingly concur with every sentiment, live as they aired.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching my friend, it means the world to me

  • @sherryguzman793
    @sherryguzman793 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video!! Thanks for showing Norm the love he deserves!!! He’s the GOAT

  • @dorarie3167
    @dorarie3167 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love all the interspersed Normisms and jokes.

  • @katherinea.rodgers8366
    @katherinea.rodgers8366 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @justinlaw9336
    @justinlaw9336 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @sivert7458
    @sivert7458 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for making this ❤ very well made and full of great norm references!

  • @cody_go_create
    @cody_go_create ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legend has it, Norm can be found in the land of where his jokes come from.. :)

  • @terrygreene4166
    @terrygreene4166 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm not sure how many Canadian's are on this site, but his decision to use a Doug in the Slugs song "Too Bad" as his theme song on The Norm Show is a brilliant choice. I remember going to one of their concerts while attending university and Doug Bennett had us dancing on the tables. I can't get enough of Norm's humor, it's so original.

  • @JustinDickins
    @JustinDickins 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for making this. You did a great job in creating something that I can share with people who didn’t know of Norm. Not only does it properly encapsulate his diverse style of humour, but it ought to leave people with a thirst for more of Norm’s material.

  • @Dehsera
    @Dehsera ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @JosephDickersonUX
    @JosephDickersonUX ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless you for this. Loved Norm, and still miss him. And yes, he was the greatest comedian to ever live.

  • @sjdkfl
    @sjdkfl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have an eternal happy laughter thanks to Norm. Deeply funny. Lasting haunting humor.

  • @93Jubilee
    @93Jubilee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Really beautiful. I love the ending, with the text to Pablo. THat was lovely. Geat work.

  • @timetoarrive
    @timetoarrive 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you my friend ❤️ I hope you subscribe to see more future content coming soon

  • @RileySullivan
    @RileySullivan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So much respect. He’s the definition of a wildcard.

  • @princonsuella_
    @princonsuella_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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 🥰

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Truly! Glad you loved the joke and the video man :) thanks for watching

  • @JimmyJamesJimbo
    @JimmyJamesJimbo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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

  • @lesevans6567
    @lesevans6567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss Mr. McDonald, I may have commented on here previously. I find myself watching videos where I can hear his comedy. God bless all.

  • @DrRestezi
    @DrRestezi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top quality content. I definitely have a greater regard and appreciation for both the man and the comedian from watching this. He truly was the most subversive comedian since Andy Kaufman. Not everyone understood or appreciated Norm MacDonald but even for those folks--and, let's face it--for everyone who saw him, the man was unique--and a truely brilliant enigma, wrapped in a mystery. Indeed, he was one of the few creators in any medium who, imo, absolutely needed to exist.

  • @oddlookingduck
    @oddlookingduck ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A beautiful tribute!

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! I’m glad you think so, share it with other members of the Norm community ❤️

  • @donkhorse
    @donkhorse ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He was truly one of a kind.

  • @gradeyundery4939
    @gradeyundery4939 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    in the end he looked 100% like his dad. thats remarkable

  • @reblo111
    @reblo111 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love all the subtle references to his lines

  • @momog5615
    @momog5615 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Norm was the most relatable and the most subversive person and that was his genius

  • @shabadooshabadoo4918
    @shabadooshabadoo4918 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey be careful with that! Thats my lucky STABBIN hat.

  • @ThatsOneNiceKitty
    @ThatsOneNiceKitty ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the greatest comedians to ever die I think he’d say.

  • @holzkiewuf
    @holzkiewuf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Superb tribute. Laughed the whole way through. As an old chunk of coal myself, I knew all the bits that were being shown and still guffawed. Beautiful work.

  • @nickwightman4063
    @nickwightman4063 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @Jan6thsurvivor
    @Jan6thsurvivor ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember seeing Dirty Work as a teenager and Norm became my favorite person/comedian immediately. The things he said in the face of political correctness and elite people was legendary and the common man could live through him even if it was brief. I miss Norm, what an awesome life he lived.

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love Norm Macdonald. I’m glad you enjoyed the video my friend, hope you subscribe to see more content soon ❤️ new Norm video coming tomorrow

  • @gnarleeinstrumentals
    @gnarleeinstrumentals ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rest in peace Norm, we all miss you

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seriously man. The world of comedy is darker without that chunk of coal ❤️

    • @quietjarvis
      @quietjarvis ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never knew he was sick

    • @gnarleeinstrumentals
      @gnarleeinstrumentals ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@quietjarvis he never told anyone, he just kept making people laugh until he couldn't

  • @Justscrollinon
    @Justscrollinon ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m starting to realize he is the father of modern day Trolling

    • @TheComedyHistorian
      @TheComedyHistorian  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bro he really is, he was trolling people before the internet was even invented. Ahead of his time as always.

  • @mathiewwick1673
    @mathiewwick1673 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    “His father who owned a doghouse” 😂 love it

  • @toddly7
    @toddly7 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i think one of the best successes of this excellent tribute doc is that It made me realize just how profoundly unique Norm was as an individual and as an artist. With a heart of love and a tongue of sword and a slingshot of ironic truth, it was a delightful balance, like fire and ice. This doc made me realize that the title is true. There's something attractive to me about fearless and elephants in a room.