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Can you imagine privately battling the things Norm was while doing the final stand-up on the final show of one of his all-time heroes? Norm was one of a kind, and this not only proves how funny he is, but how strong as well

@Alvan81

2 жыл бұрын

Slight correction; "HIS final show, of one of his all time heroes" as well. GOAT.

@southsideman4891

2 жыл бұрын

He must have told Dave

@scottbaylo

2 жыл бұрын

@@southsideman4891 I was just coming to say that I wouldn’t be surprised if Dave knew ahead of time… this was a gift from Dave for Norm to be the last comic, and whatever he whispered was related to the whole thing.

@lisaa8795

2 жыл бұрын

Dignity sounds strange as applied to him, but that is the way he chose to go out, with dignity.

@bcooney24

2 жыл бұрын

And the bit he did about Germany was honestly one of the all time great bits in comedy history. Just pure genius. I love that he did that bit in the final standup spot ever on Letterman. Just goes to show after all the hilarious things Norm has ever said, he was just as funny if not funnier in his oldest age as he was when he was technically “in his prime.”

Now, with Norm's passing, this interview is even more enlightening. RIP Norm.

@Cate7451

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@jasmadams

2 жыл бұрын

So much makes sense now. What a tragic loss for the world.

@tee501

2 жыл бұрын

That's how I got here. RIP NORM

@JakeLea

2 жыл бұрын

Breaks my heart. Everyone from my childhood is passing...Norm was the GOAT!

@jenneverpelaez

2 жыл бұрын

:( here for the same thing

This hits so different after today's news. You'll be missed Norm

@brazeification2

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely..

@flatearthsubgeniussociety6249

2 жыл бұрын

RIP

@wrestlemania7ven

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on!

@kennytesta9312

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@workingprogress2951

2 жыл бұрын

He can sleep now rip Norm You were one of a kind brother

Wow….Norm knew. I’ve got tears in my eyes after this. He knew he was on borrowed time and to be able to be the last comic on Letterman…What a roller coaster of emotions he must’ve been on. Fighting for his life while making people laugh. I’m speechless…

@markmearth1

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I'm speechless. It is mind boggling how skillful and strong he was in his last days. Amazing.

@joecurmaci5880

2 жыл бұрын

How fortunate we are I was born in 60 to know Norm and his comedy and how you try to explain to young kids today how it was funny and good back then and innocent and loving it was different then we had fun

@michealcherrington6531

2 жыл бұрын

this is the Way for us all. Norm chose to make it a blessing. So it is

@mandycote5662

2 жыл бұрын

It’s in the ego- rooted in our pride

@random66787

Жыл бұрын

Reminder that we all are on borrowed time.

If Dave was his father figure.. Conan was his weird brother figure.

@Unitz15

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully said

@philosopher2king

2 жыл бұрын

I love every single segment Norm and Conan ever did.

@joshpierce7820

2 жыл бұрын

or perhaps, a crazy uncle?...

@GMPro24

2 жыл бұрын

​@@joshpierce7820 They were about the same age

@MrSteelermania

2 жыл бұрын

Which is fitting because conan sees Dave as a comedic father figure as well

I can’t with Norm crying. Rest In Peace, you wonderful, kind man. And thank you for everything. #FuckCancer.

All that Norm crying, it reminds me of that tragedy

@thebrazilianatlantis165

3 жыл бұрын

Stalin was worse.

@cutlasssupreme6984

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if his brother is still there in northern Canada

@DuckYou69

3 жыл бұрын

@@cutlasssupreme6984 walking through blood and bones

@croton83

3 жыл бұрын

So the Germans would want you to believe...

@DJEmonTV

3 жыл бұрын

The one that happened in the year 1911?

Not only was Norm's last set on Letterman heartfelt, but it's one of the most well constructed 9 mins I've ever heard. He put the work in on writing, placement, & timing and it paid off for everyone. That is how you honor a legend.

@sr-ty7gb

Жыл бұрын

...or so the Germans would have us believe.

Rest in Peace Norm... the legend, a wonderful human being, and the real Colonel Sanders.

We love Norm!

@hahn-solo

3 жыл бұрын

All-Right

@sleepsalot2719

2 жыл бұрын

And Norm loved Dave and Dave loved Norm.

@josephmoran3265

2 жыл бұрын

So, the Taliban beat "The World" without masks or vaccines?

@j_ll7

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Norm.

@j_ll7

2 жыл бұрын

@Book Book yup. So sad.

When Norm got CHOKED UP on 'Letterman', I just CRIED!!!! I bet Dave's doing that now.

@michaelrmurphy2734

2 жыл бұрын

Dave, Conan, Seth, Jimmy... All of them, I'm sure.

@dianewilkins4418

2 жыл бұрын

He is so brave. He will be missed by all of us in the twin states

@timothyadams4477

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelrmurphy2734 2 of these do not belong

@rustyshackleford9877

2 жыл бұрын

@@timothyadams4477 I agree

@krisquigley4497

2 жыл бұрын

@@timothyadams4477 Seth and Jimmy?

Norm’s last set on Letterman is the greatest talk show set ever performed by a comedian.

@chadopitz6883

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@JoseJimenez-tx8rs

3 жыл бұрын

“The WORLD!!!” The delivery is 2nd to none

@SleepyDroid

3 жыл бұрын

now there is no tonight show you want to see.

@myronjenkins9788

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on. The routine he did that night was pure gold, as strong a set as I’ve seen anyone do.

@cubswin6779

2 жыл бұрын

I'd put it up there with Kaufman doing his Elvis impression.

RIP Norm MacDonald. Grew up watching this lovely human being.

RIP to one of the greatest comedians of all time, the world won't be the same without you Norm

This was a great interview, just like ALL of Norm's appearances.

@r.edward5701

3 жыл бұрын

He's a good guy

@YokerBoy

3 жыл бұрын

Actually compared to his others on the show it wasn’t. This is when he was on the apology tour

@gatsbygoodwood2575

3 жыл бұрын

Norm is a really talented talk......show.....guest....

@DickiMoltisanti

6 ай бұрын

@@YokerBoyWhat was he apologizing for?

Norm's jokes just hit differently. Notice how he says "I couldn't afford the shoes" and how Howard caught it a bit later. That's just how next level Norm was.

@ianrodd9232

2 жыл бұрын

Not really..that was a pretty obvious joke... but if you say so.

@lgd921

Жыл бұрын

@@ianrodd9232 norm was different bro sorry you can't see it

RIP to a legend. What a genius at his craft.

Norm was such sweetheart and a genuine person. RIP legend.

Watching this after hearing about Norm's passing moments ago. Really puts those tears into a different perspective. RIP, Norm.

"THE LIGHT WAS ON!" ..."Chairman of the BORED!"...best talk show guest ever!

Norm is and always will be an absolute legend and he will be missed.

This was a moment so much bigger than any of us knew. Heartbreaking and sweet.

A lot of people will forever wonder what Bill Murray's character whispered to Scarlett Johansson's character at the end of Lost in Translation. I'll forever wonder what David Letterman whispered to Norm MacDonald. Rest in Peace, Norm.

@hugonongbri8100

2 жыл бұрын

They don't have him mic'd !!!

@MrTruckerf

2 жыл бұрын

Dave(whispers): "I hope this doesn't mean ya manna have butt-sex now!"

Howard's greatest strength has always been pulling genuine truths out of guarded people. No one does it better.

That was actually pretty dam cool how he chocked up for Letterman. Shows he's a human just like us and not just a famous comedian.

Norm's love bomb threw Dave - he forgot to emphasize the MAC in Macdonald when he thanked him.

Knowing what we know now.. It's so much more understandable.. Norm truly had the clarity to love everyone and mean it.. It's such a beautiful thing to see.. He made us laugh with his comedy but in the end he brought us to tears with his humanity..

RIP Norm one of a kind comedian, fearless.

And even during THIS interview nobody had ANY idea exactly why he was so emotional. These was his last goodbyes sort of.

This has a different tone knowing what was going on behind the scenes now. Rest in peace.

@scottheaton8469

2 жыл бұрын

This moment came to mind the second I heard the news.

I loved him on Letterman and he was always great on Conan

@ryanm21212

3 жыл бұрын

I loved letterman, he was always great on Conan

@hugep10

3 жыл бұрын

I loved him on letterman. And he was always so good on conan

@MrTruckerf

2 жыл бұрын

And don't forget Jay! He was fair-to-middlin' there, too!

I miss him so much

God that sweet soul can make me sob in an instant. How I will always love Norm. 🙏🏻

RIP Norm, I can't even imagine what this is doing to those around him. He's such a magical person. To know him must have been mystical.

I binge Norm videos.... I wish I had more!!!!

@jaysiegel4742

3 жыл бұрын

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RIP Norm Macdonald... you'll be forever missed

I have been watching anything Norm since his passing ... this made me weep.

@ricoz2016

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, and I think we're not alone.

he whispered, “Norm, i love you- but i own a doghouse.”

@takeiteasy2530

2 жыл бұрын

I knew it!

@jimmyfaherty8588

2 жыл бұрын

Lol!

@samharris6212

2 жыл бұрын

"come round sometime, we'll have chicken"

@Sleepless4Life

2 жыл бұрын

Lel

@newmanifest

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! “Oh, you must be one of them gays.”

That moment brought a tear to my eye as well. You can tell Norm had a great reference for Dave. God Bless Norm Macdonald.

RIP Norm! I remember running into him at a 7/11 @ 3:00am in Vancouver. We both were looking for munches! You will be missed Sir!

@rustyshackleford9309

2 жыл бұрын

He was a legend!

@adamh5143

2 жыл бұрын

@@rustyshackleford9309 he was a legend indeed!

A model of what every celebrity should be--and is so rare Keep a wall between your private person and your public performance person. This moment is touching cause it's a rare break between this wall. So we know it's no BS.

God bless him. He really loved people and felt things deeply.

So genuine.... Such a loss. Grateful for his authenticity and willingness to be vulnerable. Wow.

He told him in his ear ' I luv u' ... Norm came a very long way to hear is hero say that to him. Truly amazing. And that's when life makes sense. Rip norm Mac Donald.

I love norm/ Howard content. He’s the greatest

@BoboMcBooboy

3 жыл бұрын

Norm is right up there with Morgan Freeman with one of the greatest voices on the planet. Sean Connery is also up there!

Norm was a beautiful guy. That brought tears to my eyes.

I often watch the last appearance of Jack Hanna on Letterman. Jack cries. Very moving

nicely handled, Howard. . . I think we were all very moved by that moment .

Rest In Peace, Norm! You’ll always be one of the Greats!

5:48 For me I think one of the most fascinating things about the Norm/Letterman dynamic is that he didn't interact with him backstage or away from the show.

Thank you for this interview. Norm was my favorite comedian. As a fan, I am completely devastated of learning of his passing today. There are thousands of comedians but nobody delivers in such masterly detail like Norm did.

I remember seeing that last appearance and too was genuinely moved by his surprising show of emotion. Miss Norm.

Hes a genius and you always wonder what hes gonna say. His comedy is so great and up there with the greats! RIP Norm

I always love to hear the tale of Norms run with David Letterman. What a great birthday present!

We already miss you Norm. We hope you are finally healthy and happy today. 9-14-21

"First of all, I couldn't afford the shoes". This killed me. Thanks for the laugh today Norm. I needed it.

Norm obviously knew his days were numbered, so he was really saying good bye to Dave.

Dave finally pronounced Norms last name correctly at the end,,,,,very cool,,,,Congrats Norm

Somehow this feels heavier today. But at least Howard gave Norm his flowers while he was still here. That's what matters. RIP Norm MacDonald.

@doreenregan3070

2 жыл бұрын

So true.

@jehanmartyn9777

2 жыл бұрын

💯

we love you Norm

That was a great, and appropriate final set for Letterman's show. Norm is one of a kind

I have combed through the blood and bones of KZread...and have yet to find one Norm talk show appearance that isn't hilarious and/or instantly rewatchable.

@javierfernandez6030

2 жыл бұрын

9/11 was a national tragedy...

My heart hurts 😔

@greenchilecheesey

2 жыл бұрын

Same. 💔

I love Norm. I wish we had more videos of him

Rest in piece the ultimate comedian. My hero.

RIP Norm- you were one of the greatest. My childhood Saturday Nights belong to you and Weekend Update.

How I see that emotional moment as his fans saying thank you to Norm. Thank you for entertaining us.

Rip Norm you were a great comedian and a great Canadian ✨💛🕊🙏 thanks for the laughs 😊

I absolutely love David Letterman. Such wit like Norm. He will never be replaced and his show was ground breaking.

From one Canadiens fan to another, thank you for all you brought to us Norm. Your brand of comedy, will always be among my very favourite. As well, a really good human being. You will be terribly missed down here...

Norm is just so special, the last of a dying breed.

The world lost a spark when Norm passed , RIP NORM

I love Norm, everything about him, great interview!

Godspeed Norm, love you

Goddamn Norm was so quick-witted. Superhuman

This is why we love Howard. Thanks for this. Norm is gonna be, and is one of our generations’ finest comedians. The man is a genius. Gotta be to be that funny. Makes me laugh and that’s the key...

RIP Norm! You had the greatest smile ever! 💕🙏😘 #thosedimples

Norm is just awesome. Real as real gets.

I love seeing these honest moments of genuine respect and care.

Man this is crazy, miss you Norm, always bringing me laughs in hard times

That night was simply one of the greatest nights in tv history thank you Norm

Rest in peace, Norm. 💔 You are and will always be Legendary.

Norm, one of a kind. Genuine. 🖤

I do the same thing when I’m feeling down. Side note I love when Robin laughs.

I really wish there was a "Love This" button, cause goddamn he makes me laugh so hard all the time. Miss Ya Norm Baby! You are truly the greatest comedian to grace our timeline.

Norm is one of my favorite people to ever exist.

We will miss you

RIP, great actor and funny comedian.

The absolute goat..... "omg I hope he's high." RIP norm. Hope you and Farley are getting rowdy

love you my Canadian brother

Can't watch Norm without tears! Too Soon Norm. GOD HAS YOU!

Beautiful. R.I.P.

Norm is exceptional, forever

Awww Norm .. I love how he stood by a lot of comedians and defended them no matter what

Rest easy my friend. Thank you for everything.

Now I’m in tears!!

Glad this got an official post. Thank you.

Norm MacDonald masterfully underated

@Beeznitchio

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated? About 6 months to a year before all hell broke loose I saw Norm, Spade, and Dennis Miller together in a show. At the end they all came out for a Q&A. Every single question was for Norm. However, while at least a hundred people lined up, a quarter of them sat down after the first person asked where he got his ideas.

@Andy3612

3 жыл бұрын

@@Beeznitchio that's brilliant! What did he say? Ralph's?

@scottbaylo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Beeznitchio holy shit, if you aren’t joking that’s fantastic! Was there a roar of laughter, or more of a silent awe?

We love you Norm. I watched that last episode and I imagine it chocked up all of us. R.I.P. Norm .