My father always said - he was the character Australia had been searching for. Quintessential Aussie humour. Taking the piss out of everyone and everything including himself. And he was the first of his type worldwide with his interviews reflecting this. An absolute genius & given his style of humour and the pressure associated with it, no wonder he had a nervous breakdown.
Without a doubt, an absolute genius!! Miles in front of anyone in his time!! Norman Gunston won a Gold Logie, Garry McDonald won our respect as a comedian and in later years, although condemned with, speaking out about those who suffer from extreme forms of Anxiety. Garry, YOU ARE a legend of the Australian television industry.
I remember watching this on tv in 1976. I was a naive teenager who didn't know Garry McDonald was the man behind the character of Norman Gunston. I have never seen a character win an Oscar.
@nick Ah, I would have thought now that it’s so woke with a Globalist/Socialist government ruling with a velvet fist, it was on the upswing… Pardon my sarcasm, as I actually share your sentiments with regard to America …
And there were only 2 ads at a time every so often and they were actually often entertaining ads. I give up now because it's all ads with a few snippets of actual show. Now I just steal movies off here and removed my TV antenna 10 years ago.
You probably wouldn't have thought so at the time, but his decision to slip the Logie award into a noose has so much impact - something that Tom Gleeson alluded to in his acceptance speech last year.
It's because Gleason and probably Gary had a healthy contempt for industry glitz like alot of comedians, the only ones who took it seriously were humourless actors and production staff desperate for attention to comedians it was just a farce really, Australia pretending it was an Oscars ceremony when it was and still is very much b grade. The thing noteworthy here is that it isn't Gary accepting it it's his character, he prob got one for mother and son later in the 80s.
One skit I clearly remember was when he was going to visit an aboriginal mission in the gulf. I was shocked and impressed on his whit and play on words. Pretty sure the ABC would have destroyed it. As it definitely would never pass the pub test now
He doesn't even have to say anything to be funny. The anticipation alone, then the expressions. My favourite verbal part is 'fair dinkum, fair dinkum' though.
You didn’t love your dad before that? Was there a reason? Your mum said he just knicked out for a pack of cigs. Why it’s taken 37 years already is anyone’s guess.
such a precious time when people could laugh at themselves without being offended so easily. This is the Australia I miss
My father always said - he was the character Australia had been searching for. Quintessential Aussie humour. Taking the piss out of everyone and everything including himself. And he was the first of his type worldwide with his interviews reflecting this. An absolute genius & given his style of humour and the pressure associated with it, no wonder he had a nervous breakdown.
Norman is the only fictional character to have won a Gold Logie, Garry Mcdonald is an amazing actor & comedian.
Without a doubt, an absolute genius!! Miles in front of anyone in his time!! Norman Gunston won a Gold Logie, Garry McDonald won our respect as a comedian and in later years, although condemned with, speaking out about those who suffer from extreme forms of Anxiety. Garry, YOU ARE a legend of the Australian television industry.
I remember watching this on tv in 1976. I was a naive teenager who didn't know Garry McDonald was the man behind the character of Norman Gunston. I have never seen a character win an Oscar.
The legend won!! ❤️
My favourite Norman Gunston interview. Lee Marvin is the greatest. Love him so much. Such a great man with a great sense of humour.
The little Aussie bleeder.... Legend
Love him. Wonder if he told Sally Steuthers lol x
Ah, the Australia that I loved.
@nick Ah, I would have thought now that it’s so woke with a Globalist/Socialist government ruling with a velvet fist, it was on the upswing… Pardon my sarcasm, as I actually share your sentiments with regard to America …
I would love to see Norman make an appearance at the Logies again.
He should host them!
Brilliant!!
When we true Australian shows. Just love him.
If they did an Aussie version of The Office he would own the part of the boss!
no-one has ever needed to 'remake' the office...
@@hedonismunderstands2469except of course the American version is a remake
@@Tjs736 and it is entirely unwatchable and unnecessary...
He was a gem. 😂
When free to air tv was worth watching. Better than the rubbish dished up now disguised as entertainment.
And there were only 2 ads at a time every so often and they were actually often entertaining ads. I give up now because it's all ads with a few snippets of actual show. Now I just steal movies off here and removed my TV antenna 10 years ago.
The best!
My 2 Fav bits:
1: Lee Marvin announcing Norman Gunston the winner of the Gold Logie.
2. Norman's insincere fake weeping of gratitude.
Yep, legend amongst legends!?????
He's so hilarious 😆 😆😆😆
he needs to have another interview with Sally Strothers to show her his "Logie"
Show me the pineapple doughnuts, what a legend!!
'All the big producers sucking up to me.'
US celebs invited: 0:00 - Lee Marvin, 2:32 - Henry Winkler, fresh from his 'Happy Days' success.
You probably wouldn't have thought so at the time, but his decision to slip the Logie award into a noose has so much impact - something that Tom Gleeson alluded to in his acceptance speech last year.
Why? I can’t think of the reason.
@@myname7056 Its because the gold logie is dead and poison
It's because Gleason and probably Gary had a healthy contempt for industry glitz like alot of comedians, the only ones who took it seriously were humourless actors and production staff desperate for attention to comedians it was just a farce really, Australia pretending it was an Oscars ceremony when it was and still is very much b grade. The thing noteworthy here is that it isn't Gary accepting it it's his character, he prob got one for mother and son later in the 80s.
"eluded"???
Did you ever go to school?
@@MichaelKingsfordGray noted and corrected. Prick.
Gary was far more funny than Dame Edna and Hogan.
One skit I clearly remember was when he was going to visit an aboriginal mission in the gulf. I was shocked and impressed on his whit and play on words. Pretty sure the ABC would have destroyed it. As it definitely would never pass the pub test now
He got his 'big' Logie.
He doesn't even have to say anything to be funny. The anticipation alone, then the expressions. My favourite verbal part is 'fair dinkum, fair dinkum' though.
Oh man, i would love to have got Lee Marvin's reaction to that speech
My dad loved him, which made me love him. what ever the frick happened to him?
You didn’t love your dad before that? Was there a reason?
Your mum said he just knicked out for a pack of cigs. Why it’s taken 37 years already is anyone’s guess.
what's a 'frick'? and google 'gary macdonald'
@@hedonismunderstands2469 Frick is like 'frig' or frigging. Just a less rude version of WTF.
Wondering if Lee Marvin was warned about Norman beforehand, and if not, he must have been thinking “ what in hell is that?”
It’s not the full speech. Denise Drysdale is missing.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂...what a hoot😂😂😂
So so funny man
Logies?! It's terrible, It sounds like a disease!
national treasure i remember the best of the big 4 channels of ol aus
Must be an old clip Burt Newton still has hair.
NG for GG!
to think he was only 27 or so in his prime