One of my favorite comedians, dead from cancer at 61.
He was notoriously fired from SNL for insubordination (for telling jokes about OJ Simpson, who was a close friend of an NBC executive).
He could make the lamest joke ridiculously funny through his deadpan delivery. Here's the famous "moth" joke he told on Conan: https://youtu.be/jJN9mBRX3uo (https://youtu.be/jJN9mBRX3uo)
Lots of material here for fans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNky9LM9wx0cmWfrg5eUcw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNky9LM9wx0cmWfrg5eUcw)
"The more I learn about that Hitler, the more I don't care for the guy."--Norm MacDonald
I loved his jokes. He was my favorite SNL anchor. Best Bob Dole impression they had as well. Show was never the same after he left.
R.I.P Norm MacDonald.
"I'm not a doctor, but I'm pretty sure if you die, the cancer dies at the same time. That's not a loss. That's a draw."--Norm MacDonald
He was hilarious. RIP, Norm.
Such a bummer. I remember his relentless dragging on O.J. during "Weekend Update," and I was just talking about his movie "Dirty Work" to my brother a couple of weeks ago, saying that I need to revisit it, cuz it's been quite a while since I last saw it. R.I.P., sir.
He also did a fantastic Burt Reynolds...
Norm!
https//youtu.be/hMJ5X-gMHwk
It's been over a week and I'm still watching Norm clips. I really loved this guy.
Here he is as the last standup to appear on Letterman. Funny set with an ending that makes me tear up.
https://youtu.be/mFjEvl43zYY
Never watched the guy but I've seen some funny clips on YouTube. If I wanted to get into his works where would I start?