Norm Macdonald Collection on Letterman, Part 5 of 5: 2003-15

26. November 10, 2003. Promoting "A Minute with Stan Hooper."
27. September 13, 2006. "Ridiculous" CD
28. May 7, 2009.
29. March 30, 2011. "Sports Show with Norm Macdonald."
30. March 18, 2015.
31. May 15, 2015. Final Stand-Up on Late Show.
Norm’s frequent walk-on music: “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” by Bob Dylan, from his 1974 LP release, “Blood on the Tracks.” In honor of Norm’s son, Dylan.
Links to all Parts:
Part 1: The Early Years, 1990-95: • Norm Macdonald Collect...
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Part 3: 1998: • Norm Macdonald Collect...
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Part 5: 2003-15: • Norm Macdonald Collect...

[@z.a.garcia6736]

Don Ohlmyre's headstone should say, "He fired the funniest man in the world. And was friends with OJ."

[@finished6267]

They are both still alive tho.

[@SGFTI]

@@finished6267 Not for long.

[@ViciousTuna2012]

@@finished6267 Not if my plans follow through

[@andrewking9454]

@@finished6267 don ohlmeyer died like 5 years ago

[@slazerlombardi]

HAHAHAHHAH

[@ngonzale3]

“If it’s true its not sentimental. So I say, in truth, I love you.” That was beautiful.

[@lourdesdelapena1852]

🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@MrBoggins1234]

Exactly. #RIP Norm

[@RespectProcess]

Sounded kinda gay to me

[@kenj.8897]

@@RespectProcess You are a person without a soul

[@kurtisgibbs6698]

Sounds like some commie gobble-dee-goop to me!

[@trentmason009]

I always thought Norm was simply emotional as he closed out Letterman because he was realizing all Dave had done for him after he lost his job, kick-started his career, etc. But to know that he had cancer at this time, was likely reflecting on his life and truly, because of his great love for standup and Dave as a friend, now I appreciate even more how legendary this closing standup was. All the best comedians watched that and knew there was no better ambassador for the craft to close out the 25 year run of the Late Show than the great Norm Macdonald. What a king!

[@laqueenawilliams4762]

Dave always said norm is talented and he always wanted norm to have a stable gig doing something.

[@thatboymeak]

I see it as Norm realising nothing is forever. While he was definitely sad to see someone like Letterman leave, it also meant one day it would be his time too.

[@derrikferguson3219]

Exactly. I just realized that too. Even tho I’ve seen this clip ten times.

[@rockwild737]

Amen bro.

[@Leboobs22]

Norm was the most non self serving guy out there. He didn't tell anyone he had cancer and just wanted to make people laugh. He didn't give a fuck about his reputation; just what made him laugh, and that's why SNL fired him, because of stupid politics. Norms ideology of politics is non bias; he was just spitting facts. I already know he's asking Nicole right now if O.J did it and doing his victory dance

[@jamesfoster3406]

I was fortunate enough to be at the Letterman show on May 15, 2015 to watch Norm pay tribute to David, it was the most heartfelt 5 minutes I have ever seen. God bless and rest in peace Norm

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

Lucky dude.

[@roddydykes7053]

That’s amazing

[@kurtleftridge6530]

Man that's cool 😎

[@kurtleftridge6530]

This makes me cry everytime I watch it. May You Rest In Peace Norm. You were such a great person and the funniest stand up comedian ever. I think he was genius.

[@229BlackHat]

Fortunate is a deep abyss of an understatement my friend

[@nimo517]

Does anyone else sense that Norm is one of few celebrities to be celebrated before his death? All of the late night compilations existed before he passed. There are so many videos of other comedians discussing Norm’s ability to tell stories and jokes. All of this celebration existed before his passing, and it makes me happy to know we realized how lucky we were even before the end. He’s one of few discussed as a staple in comedy, while still alive. Usually, society deems someone a genius only after they pass away. Idk just seems cool

[@redbeard3946]

Honestly I think a lot of people knew at it was kept well under wrap. I don't feel great speculating but I've been binging Norm videos online and I had the same 'sense' that you did (especially on this Joe Rogan episode where he interview Adam Eget). Regardless, people definitely knew something was up but it was never widely mentioned.

[@aaronstanley35]

Good comment I feel better after reading it.

[@nimo517]

@@aaronstanley35 I feel better after reading this. Thanks for sharing!

[@flstffatboy3910]

Those are very kind words for Norm he was one ☝️ of a kind

[@vVlisterfiend]

A real meeting of the minds here

[@andrewtlockemanch]

He couldn’t have known at the age of thirteen that this man who stood up and told jokes to make people laugh would become his most outspoken defender and a true and enduring friend. What an incredible story,

[@treasurechest2951]

Yes! And coming from the background he did. He lived in a house with no plumbing, in rural Canada if I'm not mistaken. It almost feels cosmic that they were destined to be in each others' lives.

[@robingarrett3171]

How did letterman defend Norm? Not being snarky, honestly asking.

[@nimo517]

@@robingarrett3171 I’m not sure if the above is referencing this one, but when Norm was fired from SNL’s Weekend Update, Dave had Norm on the show and just completely came out of form by promoting someone more than ever, and also taking shots at NBC. The best part is that you can tell it’s not all just to smash NBC, but to defend Norm as a true comedian and success. Here and cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXTbp553h7KUa6c

[@danquinn1773]

@@robingarrett3171 He had Norm's back when he got fired from SNL; called Don Ohlmeyer a pinhead.

[@jeffreym.8957]

@@danquinn1773 Even worse... a "Quisling".

[@bawol-official]

“Come back later and I’ll give you some news that’ll shatter your life” how can he make something so real so hilarious and life affirming

[@barflytom3273]

mike barbosa. yes, he really was brutal.

[@kurtleftridge6530]

A touch of genius maybe

[@skinnydoggyz]

he experienced it

[@ClownTrader1]

How can you not tear up, watching the boy inside the man, come out and tell his hero he loved him. And goodbye. Knowing this would be the culmination point of his life. He always said he wanted to be the last on Carson. He got to be the last on Letterman. That's iconic.

[@mookiewilson4166]

What’s ironic about that?

[@Deathraze1]

@@mookiewilson4166 Iconic.

[@somebodywyrd]

It's somewhat ironic considering Letterman was the true successor to Carson, the last authentic late night talk show host. But definitely more ICONIC@@mookiewilson4166

[@mucacino]

How not to tear up? No chance for me, I love this man, Norm, he is driving me emotionally crazy from tears to unstopable laugh. More than a genius.

[@mucacino]

I just love him, he is still giving me more than many living people even close to me

[@julianpischler9378]

'If something is true it is not sentimental, and I say in truth..." is possibly the greatest way to preface something authentic that I've ever heard.

[@Tabish29]

He said that? He said something like truck for the sentimental or whatnot .

[@thegoodgeneral]

@@Tabish29 "We all know Dave is not for the mawkish, and he has no truck for the sentimental. But if something is true, it is not sentimental-and I say in truth: I love you."

[@samuelfitzpatrick2003]

@@Tabish29 please come back to Arsenal.

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@thegoodgeneral, curse the thought anyone gets sentimental..better to have that jaded cynical chip on the shoulder that makes life worth leaving afterward. Damn you, SAMMY MAUDLIN and all the true evil you stand for, ruining our cynicism, and WILLIAM B. WILLIAMS, too.. Let'er RIP, NORM!!

[@bradtaylor2723]

When I first saw that Letterman part when Norm said that I messaged everyone I knew and made sure they saw it. I love Norm the comedian but Norm the human blew my mind. After the news I can't watch that bit yet. Even though it's in this video. I cried on it when I knew he was alive. Can't do it today. What a man.

[@jcee6886]

When He recites the Letterman joke he even uses Dave's cadence. Genius

[@chuckhutton5087]

He even did a passable Bob Eucker...0r however the hell it’s spelled.

[@Krystalmyth]

Was impressed. You can totally tell it's Letterman he's channeling.

[@andrewthomas891]

​@@Krystalmyth Norm channeled his inner quisling

[@theflint7692]

That last appearance, one of the most real human moments I've ever seen on TV. The guy who's always yanking everybody's chain, seen here as his truest and most honest self. 😭😭😭

[@jaimhaas5170]

A true gift to see.

[@cadencressman]

I'm forever grateful we have that clip to always remember who the real Norm was, a man with an incredible heart, true passion for comedy, and ungodly funny. He's the goat

[@jimkon5767]

Snowflake - Norm's in a better place now ....

[@theflint7692]

low quality trolling in the youtube comments, its sad to see someone so lost and confused

[@HannibalOrJustRex]

Loved him since I was probably 11 or 12. Every now and then I test myself to see if I can watch that moment without tearing up a little. I just failed again, but next time, in order to distract myself from seeing Norm coming to terms with the emotional weight of the situation, I plan to try it while being stabbed by O.J.

[@chasgorman1086]

I still remember watching this live, and it caught me totally off guard. He gathers himself together at the end to tell his favoriteDave joke , and then professes his love for his hero. It was as genuine a moment in television history as you can have. RIP Norm, gonna miss you truly.

[@aaronwilliams8046]

There's also something about the way he says "I loved stand up" that tells you just how deeply he loved and lived for the art. Also, if Letterman kicked started your furnace of ambition and you end up as the comic on his final shows then that's going to be emotional in the extreme.

[@kurtleftridge6530]

Yes it's very emotional everytime I watch it. Norm was such a good man.

[@jaimhaas5170]

So rare and so appreciated.

[@jaimhaas5170]

@@aaronwilliams8046 spot on.

[@greenchilecheesey]

I rewatched this after finding out that Norm died today. During that final segment where Norm is holding back his tears... it really got to me. I started crying for a complete stranger who felt like an old friend, a man who felt so familiar to me after all those years I watched his work, every Saturday he was on SNL and beyond. My heart goes out to his family and friends and to us fans, because this is such a loss. Norm made the world a better place, truly, with his gift for making us laugh and making someone feel less alone and depressed, if even for a moment. I still can't believe he's gone. I don't want to believe it. Thanks for all the laughter and good memories, Norm. We will miss you so much. With love, your fans.

[@d__on]

I'm embarrassed to say this, but I never really knew much about Norm Macdonald until he passed. I'd seen some videos of him interviewing people, but that was pretty much it. Just out of curiosity, I watched a clip of him on Conan the other day. Since then, I've been truly hooked in a way that I've never been with a comedian - watching Norm Macdonald Live, watching his talk show appearances, his stand up. I've been laughing out loud for days, actually laughing out loud. It made me realize how rare that is, to have your day brightened so much by a person you've never met. His jokes have been stuck in my head, and I've been annoyingly showing them to other people who haven't heard them. I know what you mean when you say he feels like a friend. That's a real guy. I cried at the end of this video. The man had a big heart. Rest in peace.

[@pearlejam7115]

Green - that was beautiful. Not since Robin Williams has the sadness lasted so long. Just different. Davon - it's never too late. I knew of Norm also bc of Conan and Dave. His SNL stint was a little before my time. Through the Quarantine as I started watching more of just comedians to try to cheer myself up I rediscovered Norm, Spade, Sandler, Rock. They are all hilarious. The clip with Norm and Gordon Ramsey on is probably my favorite besides the pig story 😅🤣. ✌

[@Siobhan11]

@@d__on look up norm macdonald on Dennis Miller radio show , you will not regret it ! Rustys wood , my guy !

[@charissayoung7959]

He was truly a legendary comedian!

[@snach9700]

@@d__on glad you discovered him!

[@booneguy]

Norm crying must be one of the most genuine things that has happened in decades of our history.

[@dangerous8333]

Lmao... Huh?

[@dionisios5426]

I tear up everytime I watch that

[@ShinChan0397]

@@michaelunderhill8847 Just shut the fuck up

[@andlidearmadta9680]

his hair aside

[@rjmoney9]

@@michaelunderhill8847 those are very genuine, but nowhere near as genuine as norm tearing up

[@godzilla12325]

Doesnt matter how many times i see that last clip of Norm getting emotional on Letterman, it always makes my eyes well up. The world needs a Norm more than every right now, miss you big guy 😥❤️❤️❤️

[@leslietascoff9784]

That was a beautiful, heartfelt moment! ❤

[@Endelin]

And then I hear "Now, stay tuned for James Corden." and throw up a little.

[@jessebrown5715]

I didn't even know he was sick :(

[@spincellar]

Norm, a lot of truth. Thankful for your comedy

[@spincellar]

I didn’t know you were sick.

[@shawne7228]

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester specializes in cancer, the fact that he was going there for such thorough exams back in 2003, shows that he had a very long up and down battle with cancer. Ended in a draw unfortunately.

[@andrewthomas891]

at least Bowel Cancer didn't get Norm's cubicle

[@malavalla]

The Mayo pretty much specializes in everything

[@pauldevro]

It was said that he suffered with cancer for 9 years, so this could be right when he found out.

[@maureentrant5588]

I have read that Norm actually had 3 bouts with cancer. He had stomach cancer in his late 20s, and someone he knew from Canada said that he was throwing up blood and ended up having 1/2 or more of his stomach removed. I’ve also read that he had multiple myeloma which is a VERY SERIOUS and uncommon cancer of the plasma cells in the bone. It is extremely painful and can cause damage to bones, the immune system, kidneys and red blood cells. It can also cause leukemia, which is a cancer of blood-forming tissue in the bone marrow. This is given as the official cause of Norm’s death, which he had for many years . The poor guy struggled with cancer for most of his life, yet he was determined to find the comedy and absurdity in life and bring laughter and happiness to others. Although this world is so empty without him, not to mention how devastated his loved ones must have been to lose him, I’m happy that he has finally been given a respite from the constant agony he must have been in for years. In the end, I believe Norm came to believe in God and he will be there in the Kingdom to see those of us who also believe in Jesus and will join him at the resurrection. Rest In Peace, Norm. You fought the good fight and earned your eternal reward.🙏🏻💔🥀🕊

[@rolandkennedy80]

@@pauldevro no he has it in his early 20s

[@giovannifederici673]

I've never seen David Letterman in his entire career so genuinely happy to see someone as much as Norm. Touching.

[@jackwarren1687]

Your timing is eerie...

[@nicholas.alan85]

Wow… it’s like.. you knew

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@nicholas.alan85, he has FOXSPORTS 1, errrrrr ESPN..

[@JamesDeBall]

Norm might have been Letterman’s favorite guest. Conan loved him too. So much of Norm’s brilliance and funniest bits were on these late night shows

[@Angels510]

@@JamesDeBall Letterman loved Norm so much that when Letterman got his Netflix show he had the monogram-pickers over at Netflix to give Norm one too. Letterman has been Norm's biggest fan for 30 years and Norm said he saw him as a father figure in his life.

[@vinnytesla9731]

Norm, as a kid, saw Dave do stand-up, and Dave's been his hero ever since .... what he didn't realize until recently is that Dave admires him and looks up to him as a comedic genius even moreso than the other way around .... a mutual utmost respect and reverence ..... it's an amazing genuine thing in a showbiz world of massive phoniness and gimmicks

[@wilkinsmusicfl4141]

On top that, Dave allowed Norm to close the show. Amazing. I still well up every time I watch that segment.

[@toedlowkgrems5431]

Jpbo

[@maninchair6648]

Well said there.

[@bradpoole238]

You can tell Norm was not expecting to break. An end of an era that cannot be emulated. It's sad watching late night television now.

[@ronaldking197]

⁶

[@Astrochronic]

This is why people really love Norm Macdonald. Not because he was the funniest, but because he was the realest.

[@papadelta9485]

but also because he was the funniest

[@stirgy4312]

Norm letting the world in. Briefly, he opened a portal to his soul... For me, the best Norm moment ever.

[@stevenhines5550]

"they're all muttering criminally insane things"

[@UltraSonic737]

Rest in peace, Norm. He was a good comedic part of my childhood and growing up. No one tells a joke quite like he did.

[@Gandhi_Physique]

Oh wow, that sucks. I got kinda sad at the end when he was talking about lettermans show ending, but didn't expect to see this comment. Not really sad at him dying though, cuz he is probably joking about it right now.

[@UltraSonic737]

@@Gandhi_Physique Norm had a lot of layers to him, even if he seemed like an enigma at times. He was the kinda guy who was happy if even one person in the room understood his comedy. But it didn't matter, because he made everyone in every place he shared his presence with smile.

[@emperortrevornorton3119]

He was brilliant arshole

[@thaatsriight]

I told that janitor not to sweep so close to his cord. Oh well.

[@flynntaggart8549]

i like the part where letterman calls back to norm's joke 3 years earlier on his show about the birth of his son being exciting, and norm doesn't recall it being a joke but then instantly one-up's his own joke without realizing it anyways.

[@mikelanzafame3401]

That’s where you’re wrong . Norm knew exactly what he was doing . And it was more funny than if he had gone with the “hang gliding” line again

[@turtleanton6539]

​@@mikelanzafame3401mmm😊

[@rickgrewal2232]

​@@mikelanzafame3401genuinely looks like he forgot and ad libbed another answer. He even says to letterman he didn't know where he was going with that

[@dBro4769]

Dave seems genuinely enamored with Norm and that’s awesome because I almost get the sense that getting Dave’s approval is all the validation of success that Norm ever needed.

[@zachk5249]

We know now he had cancer when he gave his farewell speech to Dave... truly one of the best, most genuine human beings to ever live

[@kimclark2135]

I have watched all of visits on DL at least 2 or 3 times. I see something different and new. For example, after he says something, he looks to Dave with a somewhat innocent, yet micheavious smile He didn't even need t

[@kenneth6211]

I’m from Ontario Canada, and I’m proud to say a lot of talent comes from here. In my humble opinion authenticity is paramount, and Norm Oozes the truth

[@djsnakeyes]

@@kenneth6211 Norm is from Quebec.

[@kenneth6211]

@@djsnakeyesHe was born in Quebec City but, grew up in Avonmore, Ontario.

[@logann7942]

So sad to hear about Norm’s death today. His comedy has helped me through some hard times in life.

[@thanefalkner6156]

"Is that a hand grenade"!!

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

Same here man. Feels like a friend died.

[@MLHMODZ]

Absolutely man. He made me laugh when I was in a dark place

[@kareemawheat5781]

Most definitely man, I suffer from anxiety and norms quarantined helped me get thru this whole COVID-19 crap, and to think he was sick and still making people laugh thru the pandemic is incredible. Rest in peace Mr Macdonald you earned it!

[@ralfwrecker5481]

same it felt like i lost a friend

[@EldersInTraffic]

That final one made me cry. Never have I seen Norm not just be funny and make light of things. It was so jarring to see him turn into an emotional person over his close freind. Man he was a good guy.

[@Art_Vandelay_Industries]

I've never seen anybody make Dave laugh like that. These two had real affection for each other.

[@ryanmcwade3371]

He wanted to be the last comic on Carson. So cool that Letterman had him on as his last comic.

[@halailos7546]

Aww and Norm did refer to Letterman as his ‘Carson’ 🥲 so kinda a full circle moment huh

[@LucasNauan]

Best thing about having a wwwcomputer is that I can get to watch these Norm clips

[@goodteacup]

Dave, used to refer to it as the interweb, I continue this tradition in honor of intelligent humor of higher primates! Thanks Don!

[@MattThe1in27-1Hamill]

Can you send me the interlink to the .com that I can find these so called Norm clips?

[@goodteacup]

Don Giller Letterman and Norm McDonald

[@carrollkinsey7202]

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[@carrollkinsey7202]

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[@cnelsonlv99]

23:51 This sequence epitomizes why talk show hosts loved Norm. He was an artist in his ability to both understand the role of the host, and find ways to undermine the role of the host, while still keeping a meaningful arc to the entire bit. Dave's laugh after Norm's response is so genuine, and he is forced to keep it together and keep the bit going... in order to fulfill his role as host.

[@robertrachels1870]

I couldn't have said it better!

[@terri6854]

I think you're reading way too much into it. It simply is as it appears. Norm genuinely forgot it was his old bit and instead came up with crystal meth on the spot, and Dave laughed at both of those things. You can tell by Norms reaction that he genuinely forgot.

[@etherdetroit1977]

The greatest and most sincere ending to any show in history.

[@NateDawg920]

I cry everytime I watch the end of his standup lol. Dave supported Norm so much through his career. Really one of the most special moments in TV history and I watched it live, too.

[@treasurechest2951]

That part about them joking/ripping on Don Olmeyer was delicious!

[@NateDawg920]

@@HipsterDoofus100 wrong. 101 ppl care! As of right now anyway cuz that number will go up 😁

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

@@HipsterDoofus100 104 people care.

[@petestanton1945]

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[@JohnCLivio]

The Germany joke is one that I shared a thousand times that spoke of the brilliance of Norm. Dave had a nice send off the last few weeks he was on the air and Norm was on one of his last shows. A testament to what Norm meant to Dave. Two comic geniuses captured wonderfully by Don (Oh Don!!!). Norm is a wonderfully sweet soul. May he rest in peace.

[@robertsprouse9282]

The funniest earliest bit that he ever did was about his friend playing a practical joke on him. That is on his HBO CABLE COMEDY SPECIAL IN 1985 or 1989 OR '91.. I fell off the bannister when I heard that bit. You can youtube it..it was one of those young comedians specials on 46 times a year. LET'ER RIP, NORM.. And somewhere DICK EBERSOL AND OJ ARE wiping their brows... PHEW..

[@caryaikens2323]

You can totally tell when dave likes a guest and when he doesnt. The love between them was very apparent.

[@hungoverdrawn]

To be fair, they *did* say "you don't get to be _a_ country any more" - they (the victors) split it into two countries for 45 years.

[@fayrodrigues224]

Yeah it's just unfortunate that he gets it backwards. The world attacked Germany in both wars, not the other way around.

[@xanderjames6510]

@@fayrodrigues224 That's one burning hot statement I've never heard before. I find this very intriguing since everything else we're taught to believe isn't true as they ensure the degradation of our health, happiness and way of life. Is there anything in particular to search, either way is appreciated. Thanks for your time.

[@oatmealhoney7446]

the way he brings up his son all the time is so cute. you can tell he loves being a father from the beginning

[@yannicschelfhout5370]

The only comfort is that Dave loved Norm like a child. Him giving the last stand-up during Letterman's legendary show is testimony to that.

[@hedgehoginthefog3448]

I just saw all 5 parts. In the beginning Norm was just a very funny young stand up. Then on the first sit down segment in 1995 you can see how Letterman is starting to really like this guy. On later appearances you can see he is genuinely happy to see him, all the way to the very moving last show. What a great story! Thank you so much, Don Giller!

[@yevgeniyakononoff3435]

Dani just did the same. So amazing and moving to see this relationship over the years.

[@therealconrad7161]

Exactly! You also see how his confidence grows and he starts to trust his humor in regular conversation

[@markrobertson2052]

You guys sound like Richard Nixon

[@linzilooloo7669]

@Johnny Ringo Yes I agree, I think we would agree also that this Hitler fella was a real jerk! The more I hear about this guy the less I like.

[@josephkelley8641]

Thanks Don Giller! Thanks to Dani for pointing-out Don Giller! .

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

RIP Dear Norm. His humor was delishes and he could make Dave laugh like crazy. He will forever be in our hearts.

[@LAMBERTHEHAMMER9]

I'm heart broken. I haven't cried in years. 🇨🇦♥️🎙️

[@veespa_]

this was one of the only celebrity deaths that could get to me, I had so many hopes: more podcasts, another book or two, the chance to see him live, a sequel to Dirty Work… now I know why he wasn’t on Conan’s list of final interviews on TBS. I’m really sad as well.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

@@veespa_ I also wondered why he wasn't on Conan's last shows.

[@chudson2]

Delishes?

[@47anthrax]

They cure for my depression. Fly high Normie we love u

[@mikebryant3110]

Last 5 minutes may be the most beautiful tv ever broadcast. Love to you both. All my love from Tasmania xxx.

[@KingoftheJiangl]

Norm knows Dave's had his back his entire career. Knowing this is Dave's last show and his own final years, he must've felt such gratitude and longing for the good times they'd shared, as brief and far apart as they were... I didn't get why Norm cried till now... Like a father and son, leaving stage left. It was a hell of a ride while it lasted. RIP Norm

[@chrisgonzo2290]

I’m only 21 and I have just found norm about a year ago and I just wanted to say this man has influenced me so much In so little of time. Thank you and thank all of you guys for getting him to this point to we’re a kid that was born in 1999 could enjoy Decades of comedy . I love you norm and my only regret is that I never saw your comedy in person. Long live the KING

[@danielhaney9992]

I've read hundreds of comments since the loss of Norm but this is my favorite. He will live long through his content (don't miss his more obscure long format radio interviews, what refreshingly novel mind!).

[@kevinkeene9158]

🙏❤️🙏

[@PunishedNegativeZer0]

I don't think Norm would've liked to be known as a king. I think he always considered himself as a man or just some guy, but he really makes us guys look bad. The Ideal Man, Norm Macdonald. Fly high over those towers you old chunk of coal.

[@chrisgonzo2290]

@@PunishedNegativeZer0 agreed I was really quoting him from when he said the same to David letterman

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

Get a lifer loser

[@samuelstephens6163]

"Stay tuned for James Corden" is a death knell for civilization.

[@marccas10]

He's not funny at all. How did you guys fall for it?

[@Aidanhatesyouall]

Craig Ferguson is amazing!!!

[@greenchilecheesey]

@@Aidanhatesyouall The compilations of Craig with Steven Wright... freaking hysterical!

[@cainemarko5021]

@@Aidanhatesyouall 100%. I just wish Craig would go, "Ok, sorry, I screwed up. I'll come back and save late night." I'd pay real money for it.

[@jamesyaun]

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[@Bornstandingup]

In Norms tribute to Dave's last show, Norm puts his hands together in a prayer justure 9 times. This justure means: humble, thankful and gratitude. It's subconscious, sincere and fucking raw! RIP Norm. You were the real deal 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@stevie637]

When you binge parts 1-5 and it ends... What a run these two had. Love it.

[@jamesclark8123]

Seeing Norm get genuinely choked up at the thought of Dave retiring and showing his respect for him was very touching

[@iamnotpaulavery]

Yeah, I wasn't expecting it, since Norm is always joking around 24/7 !!

[@BassByTheBay]

I've lost track of how many times I've seen Norm's last Letterman appearance, and all I can say is you'd have to have ice in your veins if seeing Norm break up toward the end doesn't make you shed a tear. His admiration for Dave was clearly so genuine and deep.

[@a.m11558]

Makes me tear up every time, honestly i feel like crying. I lost my sister to cancer when she was 6 years old, it's awful. Seeing Norm getting so emotional knowing he had cancer is just heartbreaking.

[@idiotidiot5821]

"Sheer tyrrany of will" is a phrase that has stuck with me for a long time lol

[@herebydesign]

Rest in peace, Norm Macdonald. You were laugh-out-loud funny, and the world could use a good man like you right now…

[@mitchkroener]

I love that all his references are from like, the 1940s, “leafing through a Jughead comic” and so forth.

[@jayd.501]

"Ass over tea kettle"

[@boomer420d]

“Dash Riprock”

[@bawbremy]

Read this comment as Norm said Jughead.

[@richardriley5589]

Yeah, and the cool thing is, he didn't try to dumb down his humor if he thought only a few people would get it. If at least one person was smart enough to understand it, he was happy because he understood what was really funny and did not compromise.

[@29memyselfandi]

@@jayd.501 ha ha. I loved that too.

[@garpikemike1]

With so much going through his mind the man breaks down during a performance and yet is so amazingly proffessional that he recovers then hits a homer. What a man. End of an era my friends. RIP Norm. Thanks for the countless laughs.

[@johnventura1637]

the love and respect between Norm and David is obvious and really touching. What a beautiful moment in television history.

[@crashburn3292]

First time I've ever seen this. Norm Macdonald crying and telling Letterman, "I love you." If I didn't just see it I never would have believed it. I got a little verklempt myself..

[@jackwarren1687]

My thoughts exactly...it’s truly surreal

[@Rukimix]

@@jackwarren1687 You thought the word "verklempt" too???

[@jackwarren1687]

@@Rukimix lol ok fair enough, I thought “hey that there fella with the doghouse seems upset!”

[@alienair1748]

Norm... you really put comedy into one stratosphere that's rare... honest, witty and fearless. Like a kid would approach it all. .So sad you're gone. Comedy will never be the same again.

[@robertsprouse9282]

Somewhere Dick Ebersol and OJ are wiping their brows..phew..

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

The world will never be as funny again. Seems like we’re heading for unfunny times anyway. Too bad Norm won’t be around to make fun of it for us.

[@alienair1748]

@@areyoutheregoditsmedave well, that means we should carry that torch of unvarnished logic and straight forward honesty. Wait... nevermind.

[@jessejames7189]

Norm. What a beautiful soul.

[@a2b716]

That last standup he did on Letterman gets me every frickin time. Damn you Norm! You are missed.

[@DavidGriffin-ww2fk]

One last thing.That last appearance gets me everytime. Norm Macdonald was already my favorite comedian but when I saw his speech to Dave I realized he's so much more than simply the funniest man alive.

[@ronnietoots6797]

same here

[@mollyismyname]

I was brought to tears at the end... Such a beautiful friendship, I love Norm and Dave. Thank you for making this compilation.

[@ElMattoGrande]

Me too. Very touching moment.

[@tommyseaman1161]

They are not friends

[@davidsthubbins176]

@@tommyseaman1161 They're TV friends. 😉

[@tommyseaman1161]

@@davidsthubbins176 lol thats pretty true. Norm said in a interview he didnt want to get to close to Letterman because his favorite moments are when they talk during commercials and if they talked more, they would lose that moment. Maybe now that he's retired..

[@silvanobaits8917]

straight from the heart !beautiful exchange

[@williamh5780]

There's just something about Norm... Hypnotic

[@tinkywinky4449]

It's those fucking beautiful blue eyes. I think Hitler had those too.

[@soledadcruz6478]

David's laughter is so contagious and he really made Norm stand out. This was great television. RIP Norm

[@ARJ7X]

Norm crying is just...I felt so emotional man

[@brianramirez8255]

I know. Its a pent up release of emotion that you can ride along with.

[@jcee6886]

It makes me feel like there's a yak on my chest.

[@thetetons744]

@@jcee6886 I didn't even know you were sick!

[@miserablebastard4266]

Makes me tear up watching the ending

[@josonic]

Norm was trying to keep it together and keep making jokes when the audience wouldn't stop cheering for him but you could tell he was on the verge of tears.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Yeah, okay Mr. Dictionary.

[@samsungtelevision695]

@@thebrazilianatlantis165 which of OPs words is too big? Verge?

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

@@samsungtelevision695 Hah?

[@samsungtelevision695]

@@thebrazilianatlantis165 is Mr Dictionary a term of endearment in Brazil that I’m not familiar with?

[@reeves1982]

@Joe Sonic Mr. Dictionary with the correct spelling of the word "tears."

[@ronalddavidleindecker3358]

Mr. Don Giller.... I watched all 5 of your Norm Macdonald with David Letterman series. Not only did I learn about Norm, but also Dave. Their careers and friendship, ending with that very touching and emotional expression of Norm to Dave. It was obvious that Dave was truly supportive toward Norm over the years, and yet still caught off guard by Norm's emotion. Thank you for doing that extremely funny and emotional series.

[@dongiller]

Thank you, Ronald!

[@ShaneGillisfan]

@@dongiller Hey Don. I still come back here once in a while to binge watch this great compilations you put together from Norm's appearances. Thank you sir.

[@melissawistrand]

Yes me too

[@clayskelton9557]

@@dongilleryou did us a great service with these thank you

[@oatmealhoney7446]

I've watched this entire 5 part series probably 6 times completely and everything he says just gets better. Whenever I need a good cry I listen to the last appearance. Such a sweet guy 💌

[@kevinvetme]

I re-watched the last performance 10 times today and I cried every fucking time...what a wonderful brilliant light in an otherwise dark and dismal world....RIP Norm.

[@stevengray8663]

Came for a quick laugh but ended up staying till the end till I cried. Two of my favorites!

[@LeMerch]

Damn. That last part had me tearing up, he was crying because he probably knew what was coming fast down the line and it was his last appearance on his favourite talk show with one of his idols. RIP Norm. Truly a gent and a scholar. One of, if not the greatest ever stand up act of our time.

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

I don’t think he was crying for himself, it was the fact that Dave was his hero and he was retiring. It was the end of an era.

[@LeMerch]

@@TheRubberStudiosASMR I think its because he knew it was the end of a lot of things.. even Dave himself said it.

[@CraigMansfield]

Looks to me, like he knew he was dying. But he also felt genuine gratitude for the kindness that Letterman showed him.

[@vickielawson3114]

23:50 - The line about Norm’s child’s birth being so exciting until he took crystal meth had me laughing hysterically until I was in tears. Damn, that man was funny.

[@erichhitchcock3368]

I 've watched these so many times, right now though, I'm crying my eyes out. Miss you Norm.

[@bernlin2000]

Nobody could make Letterman laugh like Norm. A total joy to watch :-)

[@kanealson5200]

Highlights 0:29 Congratulating Dave on his newborn son ( hang gliding ) 1:36 Norm going to doctors 6:03 Show for the criminally insane 10:54 Cholesterol 14:50 Norm in Amsterdam 22:10 Living Will 23:50 Dave remembers Norm's joke, Norm forgets 25:17 Meeting 'Matlock' 26:56 Quitting smoking 28:18 Hypnotist 30:24 Bob Uecker 34:34 Comedy Central Special ( Earth hour ) 35:36 Tweeting 38:30 15 minutes of fame ( walking on the moon ) 40:48 Internet friends 41:38 Gambling 46:30 Desserts 48:18 Jack Warden 50:48 Norm wrecks a camera 51:55 You are my Johnny Carson 52:40 George Miller jokes 54:10 What happens in Vegas 55:34 Bob Uecker 1:00:19 Norm's stand-up on final show

[@r.shankarashrishsujay2822]

Thanks man , I was looking for time stamps and God has created you partly because you have to do this time stamps comment so that I can see this and tell you why you were created partly as a reply to the comment you made with the time stamps 😁.

[@jedinxf7]

pin this!

[@JonathanLit]

Thank you! A real public service! I love people like you!

[@JorshWarshington1]

Thank you.

[@kimmywhycensored6374]

👏👏👏 this should be pinned

[@ocelot_the_dragon]

4:20 “ Good news your blood came back, you’re Immortal! “ We wish that were the case Norm...

[@manifestgtr]

That last segment might be the single greatest tribute style standup set I’ve ever seen. That was legitimately difficult for Norm to get through which is a statement in and of itself

[@Gonbarbo]

The fact that this 25 year relationship of mutual respect and admiration for each others craft ended in such a funny and sentimental way is the best thing that ever happened on broadcast television.

[@pearlejam7115]

That last one was tough to watch. Funny as hell and such a huge heart. He was already dealing with so much. What I do love is how friends and fans are being so public in remembering him. Norm seemed like a truly loyal dude and deserves nothing less. Hope more ppl find out about this comedy legend 🙌

[@somepunkasskid6864]

Man, my dad would watch David Letterman so often whilst I was growing up, I was too young to appreciate Norm at the time but I knew my pops thought he was the funniest. I only really got into Norm at the start of this quarantine thing 2 years ago and it was a blessing. The thought of Norm up in heaven(or whatever) doing standup and my dad laughing his ass off in the angel audience makes my heart feel heavy, yet immensely happy.

[@fjoo]

I've never seen letterman laugh so hard from anything or anyone else than norm. Just so great to see

[@thefutureman8577]

His last set on Letterman will be watched 100 years from now and be treated as the gold standard. I got many laughs from them both and they are both the goats in my book.

[@randall7853]

True friends appreciating each other on live television

[@chrisanderson9737]

It literally takes me an 30 minutes to watch to watch 10 minutes of Norm making Letterman laugh. It's genuine and you can tell how much of a treat it is for Dave to have Norm on.

[@dollhaus1]

Just watched all 5 parts for the 8th time . The ending is touching to watch Norm cry. 25 years of off the wall humour.

[@gregtronica3569]

whats wrong with you? why do you type like that?

[@turtleanton6539]

Yeah😊

[@thatjayne]

Storytelling is a real art .. lost in our ‘hurry up’ culture. Norm was a master of the art.

[@Dr._Mink_Coat]

Anyone notice how Norm always talks to letterman in letterman’s comedic voice and cadence ? Even the word choice and material reflects Dave’s sense of humor perfectly

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

Yeah, and with Conan he employed a folksy old timer voice/cadence most the time. Great chemistry with both hosts.

[@JohnDoe-101]

Norm is one of the best. Severely underestimated.

[@get2dachoppa18]

Norm's handling of the audience laughing at the Canadian military due to their lack of historical knowledge was masterclass.

[@rascal6]

Time stamp

[@fraji1]

Sometimes watching these clips is all I need before I head out and deal with this crazy world. Thanks Norm, I love you bro! RIP.

[@LAMBERTHEHAMMER9]

I'm heart broken. I cried today for the first time in years. 🎙️🇨🇦♥️

[@misterdavebrown]

"If something is true, it is not sentimental." I'm going to remember that.

[@cnelsonlv99]

That Nov. 10, 2003 episode was flawless. This was the point when Dave and Norm had reached a level of total mutual respect, to a level that all pretenses and any level of discomfort had totally dissipated.

[@franklinave2062]

The only person who could make Letterman laugh this sincerely for this long.

[@ZombieJesusxx]

I watched norm when I'm depressed so I watch norm everyday.

[@samsungtelevision695]

Snoop dogg: “hey hey ey ey ay.. watch norm everyday”

[@giovannifederici673]

Nobody puts a smile on my face as much as this man, God bless him

[@Burlykim13]

Sorry you deal with that.

[@joshuahenderson]

The 64 dislikes are all Jay Leno accounts

[@linzilooloo7669]

Or so the Germans would have us believe. You know who I suspect? You guessed it........... Frank Stallone!

[@googiegress7459]

It's not his fault, Leno just keeps hitting the Dislike button accidentally with his chin, while not being funny at all.

[@samsungtelevision695]

Jay would be a fool to downvote this channel. Don Giller is the only reason I know Jay used to be pretty damn good at standup. (Before the long dark night of suck)

[@GoatMalp]

I’ve watched these appearances a million times but I never knew “You’re gonna make me lonesome when your gone” was the walk-on music they played for Norm in Tribute to his son, Dylan, until reading the description above. Way to make me cry at 6am, Don Giller. Seriously tho, thanks for everything.

[@Drsteezymcgee]

23:48 he obviously knew what letterman was talking about he just wanted to play around with him and go off script. Those my favorite moments between these two.. beauty to behold.

[@BenjaminKenneth100]

Norms reflex to say ‘I did crystal meth’ without remembering he wrote this joke years ago

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

He didn’t forget. He threw out the crystal meth to make Dave laugh.

[@srccar]

@@BbGun-lw5vi he did do that to make Dave laugh but I honestly do think he genuinely didn’t know what Dave was setting him up for.

[@mikeclarke952]

"...and the audience is yelling really criminally insane stuff, like 'Where's the Statler Brothers?'" OMG Norm, I'm so sad now. RIP you funny funny man. 😢

[@justinhicks306]

I think I’ve written this here before, but I still can’t watch that last appearance without crying. RIP In Peace, Norm. We miss you!!!

[@DaDitka]

If you did, there's absolutely no harm in repeating yourself. And I get it completely.

[@erikb5100]

The Bob Uecker story? OMF HILARIOUS! ....but most importantly, Norm made Dave laugh harder, and off-the-cuff more than any other person! Why? Because ya never knew what or how he was gonna say something; and Norm's seemingly droning on (shaggy dog) stories would smack ya upside the head, right when he wanted them to! You sir, are very sadly missed Norm! ♥️🥺

[@kanealson5200]

23:50 It's so funny that Dave but not Norm remembers the killer bit that Norm did. Dave tries to set it up and Norm has long forgotten that joke. ( I didn't because I saw it in part 4 45 minutes ago ). I will never forget Norm's last stand up on Letterman or his tribute to him. The honesty and overwhelming emotion were rare to see on t.v. It is clear that Dave had a powerful impact on Norm's life and Norm was the perfect guy for the last bit of comedy. Thanks for these Don.

[@A6Legit]

Its almost like it wasnt a written joke 😏

[@guitaroso]

He did it deliberately to through Letterman off - he has to give the material ahead of time, but Norm would always vary it

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

@@guitaroso Yeah, Norm threw him a curve ball to crack Dave up there.

[@AlanaBananaCanada]

Yeah norm definitely didnt forget lol

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@guitaroso, what really threw Dave off, was spelling THROW "through".. I think that's what your ENGLISH teacher said to you, as in: YOU'RE ....

[@maximillianosaben]

This was really a beautiful and unexpected friendship that formed between them, but there is no doubt that they are both exceptionally fond of each other. And they have continued to appear on one another's shows since.

[@digitaldoc1976]

One year ago, when I would watch the clip of Norm choking up as he said his farewell to the broadcast version of Letterman, it was impossible to not choke up myself. Now that we've lost Norm and couldn't ever say goodbye, well, it wrecks me. This was the wrong set of clips to watch as I finally come back to a daily dose of my all-time favorite comedian. I don't think I can watch it again tomorrow. Wrecked.

[@QuantumBraced]

The ending was so moving. These are 2 comedy legends.