Jeff Ross | Favorite Norm MacDonald Stories

‪@jeffross‬ "The Roast-Master" tells his favorite stories about Norm Macdonald.
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[@20alphabet]

Not a chance.

[@The_Defiant_One]

"I didn't even know he was sick" Norm, you genius! You have us all repeating your punchline.

[@GeoffNelson]

I used to think Norm was fearless, then I saw Jeff Ross wearing those shorts and crossing his legs.

[@MASJYT]

He shaves his legs and wears pink shoes, what a fruity guy.

[@jimmymcnulty5079]

Lmao good one 😆

[@BedrockLeadership]

😂😂😂😂😂🏆

[@0412lennon]

the roastmaster is looking more like the toastmaster with all those thighs

[@red149]

Can we all thank him for not wearing a mini skirt ?!

[@ylette]

I just love imagining a young Norm saying goodbye to everyone after having bombed, and enjoying the awkwardness.

[@alvareo92]

You can just picture him saying it with that genuine smile in his eyes, must’ve confused the fuck out of everybody

[@dyerseve45]

I just bought his book and I came here to find someone talk about that.

[@rockinrandy4428]

@@dyerseve45 0t

[@rskrzz6233]

sucks we never got a goodbye

[@nagualdesign]

I snort-laughed snot out of my nose when he said that. 😆 Goodnight. Thanks for coming.

[@poopandfartjokes]

Jeff is dressed like he’s going to paint the set.

[@DavidBrown-rd7gr]

He's wearing a t-shirt and athletic shorts to the biggest show in KZbin history!

[@chad6900]

He’s no Harvey Morenstein.

[@OBS-ip2hy]

He can’t help himself

[@fehtred9884]

buh

[@irti_pk]

Congratulations, that's the hundredth time that jokes been done today

[@eviloverlordsean]

My fave Norm bit was when he went on the Daily Show in '06, and immediately started riffing on the DEATH of Steve Irwin, "The Crocodile Hunter"... and Jon stifling laughter, going, "please don't make me laugh at this..."

[@roems6396]

“You know who’s really pissed about it? The crocodiles....because he was killed by some fruity fish.” FFS Norm is effortlessly hilarious.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

You hear who died?? THE CROCODILE HUNTER! Can you believe it?!

[@eviloverlordsean]

@@callmeshaggy5166 "he was 52! that's a ripe old age for a crocodile hunter!" Jon: "please stop..."

[@jessepacheco5016]

@@roems6396 was it Frank? Nah you don't even want to know.

[@bgangler877]

I just watched that earlier. He was fucking great. RIP Norm

[@letsdrive899]

When he said "did you know he was sick?" Just made me instantly laugh. Norm was a genius. Bigger man than any of us.

[@Pat10Ireland]

Thought to myself "Someone could have a very popular podcast if all their guest just told their own Norm MacDonald stories." Howie has done it!

[@mattkess3156]

Everyone who has a personal Norm story is always completely in awe of him. Greatest standup, joker writer, etc. to ever live. No one compares.

[@InsidePhil]

I know.. he really understood the inner mechanizations of the character and what makes him click and how he got his scars. There will never be another like him.

[@SharinganMan]

Jeff Ross: Tells a Norm story about playing the clubs with him Howie Mandel: Tells a Norm story where he describes a famous Letterman appearance he saw

[@chipsthedog1]

No matter how busy I am or what's going on I always have time for Norm Macdonald stories. RIP Norm, you was already a legend whilst still with us and you will never be forgotten

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Norm roasting the Clinton's. To their face and not committing suicide shortly after. Is the greatest norm story of all time IMHO.

[@joeburton1232]

AWESOME!!!!!

[@UltraInstinctLink]

"I wonder if he's doing it now?" Norm's in his prime up there right now telling God a joke that goes nowhere and he has eternity to drag it out. Bless that man. Truly a legend amongst the greatest of comedians. I'm gonna miss that ole chunk of coal ❤

[@fezzik7619]

If only those Bronze Age fairytales were true. In Norm’s case I almost wish they were. He exists now only in the memories of thousands of adoring fans. Thanks for everything Norm

[@UltraInstinctLink]

@@fezzik7619 Yeah the religious stuff really isn't my bag of tea, but Norm believed in it, or at least in God. I can respect that in a person, particularly people like him who don't force those values/opinions onto others.

[@fezzik7619]

@@UltraInstinctLink unfortunately as an atheist, people constantly force their beliefs on me they “worry about the damnation of my soul” and warn me to repent because I’ll be judged blah, blah blah.

[@BrightResultsMedia]

The ole battle axe.

[@teo5836]

@@fezzik7619 yea you can keep your hopeless, pointless existence point of view to yourself. Soon, very soon, you’ll pick a side and be “very religious”, but you’ll be on the side of apostasy, for your lack of understanding.

[@daveminion6209]

Norm, a great legend in comedy, will always be missed. But his life and his fearless determination to his craft and blaze his own trail will always be celebrated . A true treasure who took no prisoners. God bless him.

[@JeffreyGillespie]

It says so much about Norm that every comic who speaks of him reveres him and gets choked up when they do. Truly the 🐐

[@willieschick7315]

“I got two norm stories” Me: yasss

[@motleysue8171]

Me: Only two?😕

[@Itelkner]

@@motleysue8171 Yeah, really, let's hear the rest. Must be tons of good ones.

[@davidperez5089]

Lemme freshen me drink-

[@MultiWeen]

Norm and Patrice 2 of the best to ever do it, taken too soon and admired by all other comics around them.

[@Godshonestruth]

Bro you nailed it. 100%

[@dankrist5395]

Agree. Miss them both

[@AgentRacerX]

Jeff is one of my favorites, Howie is awesome and Norm is my absolute favorite. Still really down about his passing. I could listen to these guy’s Norm stories all day

[@beachcracker]

Still a little bit busted up over Norm's sudden passing. Great stories, Jeff. Thank you much. ❤️🍻

[@AgentRacerX]

Same here

[@Itelkner]

Yeah, same. But, man, what a legacy! I still watch him daily.

[@parob7285]

9 years of cancer is not sudden but i know what you mean bro

[@beachcracker]

@@parob7285 Sudden knowledge I should say. 😉

[@moore.k9028]

I still get teary eyed when I hear a Norm story. 💜

[@DevEastVan]

Can't get enough of these Norm stories!

[@Pashspoms]

We need Norm more than ever. So glad we have so many memories

[@iggypopshot]

You never miss the water till the well runs dry.

[@johnnycigar2061]

Norm is so funny that even people talking about him is hilarious 🤣😆

[@user-ss4fi7wb9z]

Hearing his stories form other prospective always fun

[@spiitze2262]

"They'd be talkin about me, and norm"... nah just norm LMAO

[@benwintermute2804]

I love these Norm stories popping up on my feed still. I miss him so much it's almost like I knew him personally

[@pinochuck827]

only celeb i will ever mourn. absolute goat of comedy

[@clarke4222]

What about Don Vito?

[@iggypopshot]

What about turd ferguson?

[@craigslist9176]

Artie Lange tells the best Norm stories. Norm was a one of a kind!

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

Gambling with norm and artie must have been spectacular

[@lauriLokkeni9002]

I love ❤️ all these background stories about Norm, love the man

[@VangeliRock]

I could Norms voice in my head during the Laverne story. "Laverne, Laverne, hey Laverne." omg..I wish I was there.

[@kane4013]

Why was he calling Penny Laverne?

[@leopoldstotch7711]

I can tell the I'm not Norm KZbin crowd will *LOVE* this video, Jeff Ross explaining everything we love about Norm and then hitting us with that "funny how he's gone NOW" referencing cancel culture was just so deep Great video Howie and team, you're adapting to the podcast game seamlessly

[@daBEAGLE1017]

I think its wonderful. Love Norm, Jeff and the Im Not Norm channel.

[@dungeonquesting8075]

I will tune into any and all norm stories

[@patrickmulligan8928]

I have Norm jokes swimming in my head 24/7, and the other day my mom was making Ham for dinner. It took a lot of self-control to keep the joke inside all day, but when dinner was ready I said, "My doctor said I need to get healthy and that I should start juicing. I don't think he meant ham juice though.".

[@moira6443]

Me too and I'm an old lady. I have been shocking all my fellow bridge players at the bridge table with Normisms!!!

[@nerfbutt]

I went to my doctor and he told me to open wide and say "oink"!

[@daBEAGLE1017]

It wasnt Kitchener Leslies lady was it?

[@stevehill5803]

Wasn't that a John Pinette joke tho?

[@willissudweeks1050]

I love hearing norm stories from his friends. Hadn’t heard that second one.

[@joesimon2018]

I liked when he said about Don Ohlmeyer: "If you can like a guy like O.J., you should easily like a guy like me."

[@TheNeonTheater]

I love all these great Norm stories people are sharing now. Hes become a legend

[@MultiCaliffa]

They didn't even know he was sick

[@harthorn6111]

Thanks for continuing to let us hear more about Norm, Howie!

[@Rushmore222]

Jeff Ross needs to star in the live action release of Futurama as Zoidberg.

[@alfparker5904]

Get this frog a loan

[@dswine]

His dad's a rolling stone!

[@johns.8220]

His old man's a rolling stone

[@idiotidiot5821]

All the stars are here!

[@22lcmorg]

I miss Norm so freaking much😢

[@AgentRacerX]

Same 😢

[@jeanniemariek]

Norm was brilliant. My favourite modern day comedian.

[@tchrisou812]

Who are your all time favs?

[@VangeliRock]

Mine too..modern day since the 90's. :)

[@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

time moves

[@davidmathes6730]

I actually forgot Norm had passed away, like double bummer, the 1st time I found out in September 2021, and today because I'm 48 and have short term memory loss, RIP NORM McDonald, a true legend of a comedian, and human being!

[@wittkrieg]

That reminds me of this other thing that happened a score years before......

[@distantandvague]

Jeff Ross literally looks like a block of butter came to life

[@jimallen19]

If you look at Don's wikipedia, thefirst and most notable thing mentioned was his firing of Norm. What a thing to be remembered for.

[@glenholiday577]

Anything and everything Norm MacDonald gets a thumbs up

[@brentalanadamlandgrave7635]

You're consistently doing a great show, Howie. Thank you for being you.

[@MrHitfromthabong]

great job howie, talk about Norm more and your show is actually funny!

[@drewprotzman5957]

As a late beginner in doing Standup comedy I spent many nights sick with a sickness watching Norm MacDonald clips/bits. He provided a lot of healing to so many. He was an “against the grain” comic and we loved him for that. I just wish/hope he could hear somehow on how much he means & meant to so many

[@roymunson1]

How's the stand up going

[@drewprotzman5957]

@@roymunson1 Not well Roy, I'm chasing Open Mics in bowling alleys...I'll never be as successful as you....I gotta "hand" it to you.

[@traylb1231]

Norm's Bob Uecker stories are pure GOLD! RIP

[@cookiesup2music]

nice clip… never forget howie mandel was on the flight logs. cheers!

[@jschapp77]

Before I heard all these people talking about Norm I used to think I was incomplete, now I’m finished.

[@baxter326]

Norm was one of a kind.

[@naumesh2047]

3:33 greatest joke a comic every wrote. RIP Norm🥀❤️✨

[@jimmyt7233]

Can't unsee Jeff's up-short angle from this video

[@pdodwell]

Time stamp?

[@jimmyt7233]

@@pdodwell the whole first half of the video

[@commonsense7886]

Norm was a stone cold gangsta! I miss the shit out of him. Why that's Ole Long Shot Louie! Love you man.

[@utubedestroysmytime]

Everyone fuckin loved that guy. Comics and fans. He was just fuckin funny !

[@WhitneyHaverstock]

Ooh. Thank you algorithm! Any chance to hear a Norm story. 😊

[@ghidrah76]

So glad I got to meet him at my job before his passing. I almost called him Turd Ferguson when I was checking him in at the gate at my job. He has such a great warm presence, even for the short time we met.

[@Itelkner]

That's great. Norm exuded that spirit. I walked right past him once without realizing it until later. He was by himself fiddling with his phone. I wish I had noticed him earlier so I could have shaken his hand and told him how many moments of uplift he gave me and thank him for it.

[@huohization]

I can imagine a genius like Norm playing cards and Vos going "Heresh the thing..."

[@hey_its_travis]

Those were great and I haven't heard them before. Thanks

[@truthhurts837]

That Lavergne story is the greatest. Normie, we hardly knew ye.

[@msstroh]

That was justb great Howie, thanks for that.

[@jf5618]

Norm never bombed. The audience simply didn’t get “it” on those nights. He was a deeply closeted bomber ;-). LOVE Norm and this one still pains me as it does most.

[@luknowit475]

That's called bombing

[@adamturner8732]

All the best and I'm talking mount Rushmore comedians loved and respected norm. That's says all you need to know. Pure conviction of who he wanted to be.

[@terenceflynn5125]

If I see another clip of comedians saying “I didn’t even know he was sick” without acknowledging the joke I’m going to scream.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

I must be slow. What’s the joke?

[@mikeyoutube9233]

@@DJ-bj8ku it’s not a reference. He was sick.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

@@mikeyoutube9233 I know he was sick, but I still don’t understand the joke. The fact is Norm didn’t tell anyone he had cancer.

[@joshuabidencope6875]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZOyZmZ6f6hqa7M

[@PowerfulKundalini]

Norm was a true man of his time. The world was absurd to him, and he accepted whatever was reality when most people would not. For example being fired from snl. He took everything in stride.

[@nickthomas4539]

Howie.....big fan of yours....thanks for all the laughs you have given me over the years. All the best

[@ARTWV]

Norm is my favorite. His delivery is hilarious

[@mediocrebeavermeat9749]

Much love Howie. Top 5 best comedy specials ever. 🤙

[@MaNuK323.]

Most People didn’t get Norm, the man was a legend! RIP

[@kcaltbb1384]

“That killed me…….do you have a norm story????”

[@randall-king]

Great stuff!

[@chrisjames4438]

Whoever told Jeff that those nikes looked good is the real comedian

[@St.petersEye]

Please Ross, we need more about norm. He was truly the peoples comedian, World don't feel the same without him.

[@JohnWick-us9it]

I must be a genius because Norm made me laugh all the time, everything he did was hilarious to me. I just got Norm and the people who didn't I feel sorry for them.

[@davidd854]

Yes it means you are a genius

[@quincee3376]

Great interview. RIP Normie.

[@tical523]

People that are weird crude rough around the edges are more trustworthy and caring than perfect people. Generalization but seems true. Norm was a sweetheart from everyone you hear.

[@TheGiantMidget]

Jeff Ross when he heard norm died - "i didn't even know he was sick"

[@estradaj777]

He was ahead of its time RIIP

[@kevindaniels7824]

I didn't realize until the end this was Howy. Subscribed

[@ragnaraxelson59]

God damn. That Roseanne SNL episode is probably my all-time favorite. The Civil War sketch never gets old.

[@fuzzy8593]

I had never heard these Norm stories, so damn good, thank ya

[@johnisaacdavey]

I can't wait for GI Jane 2 to be released.

[@TheGroundskeeper]

Howie, Groundskeeper here. In the spirit of Norm and his Andy Kauffman-esque ability to always have an outer layer to the story you see, I invite you as my sole witness to a courthouse wedding (we each bring one and sadly we both have no family). I will offer her no backstory, and I will never explain it. Show up, shake a hand and hug, sign, and leave. Confuse her for the rest of her life. Or at least, get me over the first six months of her second guessing her huge mistake in saying “I do”

[@jergervasi3331]

Letterman did Norm a huge favor - they made a great team. Norm could play the straight man, and Dave could rip up Ohlmeyer and Lorne. And NBC in general. Norm is and was a class act, but that show was more than meets the eye.

[@markshaw7253]

I knew Jeff Ross when I did stand up. Absolutely the nice guy of nice guys. He's the person we all like to think we are .

[@I_like_turtles_67]

My wife and I were dying when Jeff roasted the prisoners. When he told the women she had to get back to the country bear jamboree. I almost pissed my pants laughing.

[@kanereeves4866]

We need more norm stories in the world

[@miltz76]

To Howie’s comment.. I remember later Norm appearing on Letterman saying something to the effect of “remember that time I was here and you (dave) were saying Don Ohlmeyer’s an idiot and I was saying no no he’s a good man??.. Well it turns out you were right” lol

[@margaretkline6699]

If there is ever a movie on Wavy Gravy, Jeff Ross should play him. Uncanny!

[@KelticTim]

I wish ppl would stop saying “Norm didn’t give an F”. There were certain ppl, and things, he cared very, very much about. Incredibly so. But if he didn’t care, he really didn’t care.

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

Fantastic stories! Still missing Norm :(

[@Crackhouts]

LAVERNE!!! I miss him.

[@Bloodywasher]

Lmfaooooo Howie akwardly laughing at the celeb fly by joke. Me and my buddy did this to him at weed march in Toronto once. He didn't know Howie when I pointed em out and yelled "hey it's that guy" told him again "Howie Mandel!!!" to which he briskly walked away from some outlet store lol good times had to be between 2009 and 2013.

[@barrymorgan5104]

I see Norm's name and I click

[@xedasxedas]

Damn....i had to lower the brightness of the cellphone because of those legs.

[@richspizzaparty]

Ross is pretty fearless himself wearing shorts and purple shoes like that.

[@bobbyologun1517]

1:20 A time where Jeff Ross was crashing a fifteen year old girls birthday party amirite

[@surj138]

So many memories but for some reason I always hear him doing the "I'm Bob Dole" SNL bit 😢

[@hughjainis8302]

Jim Downey recently made public that Norm, years after the end of their SNL careers, privately revealed to Downey that Norm was not exactly fired. Rather, Downey was given the axe but Norm was allowed to stay on. But Norm was the one who insisted that he would only stay on if Downey remained as well. Loyal guy, and didn't even tell Downey this until years later.

[@chadparsons50]

I recently heard Downey say that Norm was fired from SNL, because they threatened to fire Downey but Norm responded with I won't do Update without Downey, so they responded with well you're fired too. Downey said Norm only told him years later Norm was not initially the one being fired. But yes, the OJ jokes is what got the whole move to fire going. Stand up guy that Norm (double entendre intended).

[@josephjohnson2193]

I did not expect that turn in the bombing story, wow...haha