Paul McCartney - Norman Gunston 1975

Paul and Wings visits the Norman Gunston show while on tour in Australia 1975. Strange guy this Norman!

[@notreyf]

Here in the UK Norman was cult viewing and was on late at night. My younger brother and I used to stay up to watch him and have a few drinks. I remember laughing till it hurt. Thanks Norman, you gave this pom a lot of happy memories,

[@martinholmes100]

Me too!

[@notreyf]

Nice one Martin

[@pigknickers2975]

he was on Channel 4 when it was new wasn't it? I thought he was great too.

[@sprintershepherd4359]

I am ausie and had no idea the Norman gunston show aired anywhere other than Australia

[@danielstone9404]

@@sprintershepherd4359 Quite surprising news to me, it must've been old shows aired recently?!

[@kerryhead9418]

Not many overseas people "got" Norman but Paul and Linda really understood his humour, fabulous interview, really well done by all a great laugh!!! YES CLASSIC!!!!!!!

[@olskzeri2723]

Well William has played the part of Viv, so.

[@stevestevenson1486]

@@olskzeri2723 well said!

[@gustaaf1892]

Keith Moon certainly didn't take to him very well.

[@ceeemm1901]

Slash and Duff got on with him and thought he was funny.

[@pauliejay4161]

What I like is that the McCartneys get it pretty quickly, and play their part well.

[@Bruce15485]

Of course Paul McCartney gets it ! Australian and English humour is very similar. Its called taking "the piss" !

[@EchoBravo370]

Well Norman's show was on in the UK. And Paul calls him 'Norm' at one stage here. Quite possible Paul had seen the show.

[@MrKeychange]

Well it's pretty obvious

[@mlesliec3372]

Agreed, it was the sort of interview that shows the natural side of these superstars

[@wintermute8315]

​@@MrKeychangeIt wasn't to everyone, believe it or not.

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

When Aussie tv was original and didn't copy big brother, and Idol shit shows. Legend.

[@jackson76724]

Yes, spot on.

[@maddogoz08]

Back in the days when Australia actually had it's own TV industry, and didn't rely on all this American crap

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

@@maddogoz08 That’s for sure. We had originality in spades then got dumber into the mid 80’s and beyond.

[@fingerprint5511]

Before tacky toxic American culture took over

[@Onz70]

Exactly

[@stupendous1068]

Long before Ali G and Borat, there was Norman Gunston.

[@petermills2061]

I always liked Dennis Pennis the best !

[@terrythekittieful]

Great observation.

[@ceeemm1901]

And before Piers Morgan and Andrew Bolt.

[@bogusfiasco3789]

The Mighty Garry McDonald! Fast, nuanced, reliable. Proud to say he's one of Australia's Living Legends.

[@nicholasjohnson6724]

The marriage is ok but you're not helping Norman......... absolute classic!

[@nevillebowden4948]

I loved Paul handing Norman the gold record when he made a good joke.

[@MagpieSue]

I have to say that Garry McDonald is amazing. This man suffered from and maybe still suffers from panic attacks and depression, which I can totally relate to...so how the hell he does what he does with that kind of affliction never ceases to amaze me...

[@JawsBoris1072]

The fact that he's playing a character probably helps. When he was doing this he wasn't Garry McDonald, he was Norman Gunston.

[@TelecasterLPGTop]

Quite often those who suffer from Bi-Polar disorders or any mental disorders gravitate towards one of the many forms of satire or comedy. Maybe it allows them to escape their demons just for a little while.

[@iancurtis1152]

I use escapism by relating to everything in a comedic way, responding to a situation that requires a level, balanced resolution. I find that (most times) I try to come over as someone else or make light of things to attempt to hide the fact that I’m not as confident as I’d like to be. When I’m up, I’m up.......and when I’m down, I can’t get down far enough. I can’t shake the black dog for days at a time. So I’m trying to give myself artificial “highs” sometimes it works & sometimes not.

[@Rhythmattica]

@@JawsBoris1072 And Kid Eager

[@monique8641]

@@Rhythmattica From Aunty Jack: "I'll rip your bloody arms off - and I will too". Loved it!

[@MuskateerGripWeed]

I was born on the night that Wings were playing here in Melbourne, my parents said that you could here them from the hospital room...... perhaps this is why I am a fan .... it was my very first introduction to music.

[@SA-oy9pn]

I went to the concert in the Horden Pavillion in Sydney , I will never forget the explosion part when they performed live and let die I am sure the shock wave from the enormous speakers caused some structural damage,

[@darkallegiance666]

Norman was a total classic. It's still as funny to watch this today as it was back then.

[@Fooblestheclown1]

70"s Paul! Great posting Zara.

[@MrPizza063]

classic comedy.. I mean who does this today .. no one that's why he was so ahead of his time and comic genius

[@darkallegiance666]

So true!!!

[@xxXXZEZXXxx]

MrPizza063 Sacha Baron Cohen

[@coldacre]

+Opie-One Cannoli he doesn't do it half as well though

[@geraldineshaw290]

Brilliant and Paul and Linda were great sports understood the humour Thank you ♥️🙏🇦🇺❤️🌹

[@truerosie]

Norman is amazing for sure; and the McCartneys such great sports about it too.

[@Anth-p5m]

Paul was a gentleman and did love it played along brilliantly as did Linda.

[@scottbrandts610]

Totally raw, original, authentic, quality, pisser Aussie TV! Programs will NEVER be like this again!

[@georgeharrison243]

The best press conference Paul EVER did!! Sooooooo funny & relaxed!! 👍👍👍👍😅😂🎉🎊💗💖💓

[@frederickcooper7031]

Can`t find the full interview anywhere, Linda was asked what it felt like to have broken up the band, and Paul wanted a copy of the interview because the kids wouldn't believe this happened to them. Norm needed $5.75 for a blank VHS tape from Paul.

[@jcee6886]

The man was ahead of his time

[@TonyWhite22351]

He was ahead of your time !

[@peterrobbins2862]

He was of his time

[@Boy1dr1938]

That "Apple" zing was KILLER.

[@sheepsfoot2]

I didn't get that joke ! ?

[@RSVPini]

@@sheepsfoot2 - The Beatles opened a (mostly) clothing store that was called 'Apple Boutique' and it lost a lot of money and quickly went out of business.

[@sheepsfoot2]

@@RSVPini thanks !

[@paulwilson9281]

Mccartney ftuit shop...apple...johns idea

[@atavax6094]

@@sheepsfoot2 the beatles started a record label called apple records. It's still around + releasing music

[@wellofbeersheba]

Some people got it and some didn't - McCartney did and was having a great time.

[@davidpaxton6402]

It looks like Paul (and Linda) realised that for the first time in his life a reporter has finally outwitted a Beatle! You can tell they got Norman's sense of humour and rolled with it. Much respect! RIP to Denny Laine who was in that interview too.

[@MikeLazarus]

The ALWAYS hilarious Norman Gunston takes on Paul and Linda ... classic

[@CanveyIslandCream]

jesus...this ozzy has some great form......absolutely brilliant...along with paul hogan and the one and only tommy emmanuel....BONZER AUSTRALIA !! thank you

[@adriennehunt1799]

I adored The Norman Gunston Show. So original as was The Aunty Jack Show before it.

[@TadhghR]

the simplicity, the grace, the humour...

[@beatlebrunch]

Great charming interview!! Paul and Linda were loving it.

[@TheSharkyoz]

Used to laugh my arse off as a kid, and i still do at 56, farkin funny

[@shelleyburslem924]

NG is an Aussie legend! Thanks for the memories 😂🇦🇺💜

[@pauliejay4161]

"It's funny though - you don't look Japanese" - that is next universe comedy.

[@techroach6343]

Back when you could make any joke.

[@gregsmith451]

Apparently he said that because she was giving him the shits during the interview. Great line.

[@jeff3482]

@@gregsmith451 yeh if you watch the Parkinson interview from 1981 Gary said Linda was essentially killing the comedy getting in the way of his jokes with Paul and that even when he made the Japanese comment she didn't get it

[@antrimlariot2386]

The look on Paul's face when he says that is priceless.

[@anthonyasart]

After all these years, still funny enough to bring a tear to your eyes.

[@lilsprugga]

I never missed an episode!

[@FionaEm]

Loved Norman - a classic character from by one of our best comic talents 😊

[@joffie8059]

When Australian television was great. It created great performers. This is brilliant. Such a shame there’s no innovation now.

[@stephenhosking7384]

Through till the axing of Hey Hey, It's Saturday. Nothing since then. They've worked out the cheapest formula is to recycle American reality TV. Still, in their defence, I suspect that there's nowhere near as much money from advertisers as there was in the days the four channels were the main entertainment for most Australians.

[@terrythekittieful]

All that was needed was for Sir Les Patterson to come in and gate crash proceedings.

[@nealenewton4971]

Fabulous times and great memories . Am so very fortunate to have been around then. Thanks for the great upload. :))

[@JamesMolyneux62]

Norman had an abundance of courage.

[@joannanoel4757]

That slick hair!!!! Only just discovered him....brilliant!

[@Boomer1156]

Lucky to be born in the same era as him..loved him, never left character, aways quick switched on, not only a class act but he was ORIGINAL....

[@simonkevnorris]

I remember watching this when it was first shown. The joke about the fruit shop (Apple) and the fact that Linda did not look Japanese are classics.

[@suemcdermott3482]

How good were they to just go with it say's alot a people like them even more and so sad that Linda passed away they look so happy together

[@robharris6874]

This guy was before his time.....

[@lizmcintosh7000]

I still have the Norman Gunston album somewhere. " Ring, ring, why don't you give me a call ? HEY YOU" A gifted comic, years ahead of the pack.

[@brittnaynichhole]

I love this interview more than I can put into words! Thank you so very much for putting it up! (:

[@kathowed]

Garry McDonald was fearless and hilarious! And so many stars at the top of their game - Keith Moon being the exception - were cool enough to roll with the chaos.

[@stevehughes1510]

Just great.........hadn't seen this before.........good stuff.......wish this sort of fun was around today........sorely missed in nowdays.

[@pauldunlea3669]

Paul and his wife were great. And a sense of humour !

[@arconeagain]

Imagine if he'd interviewed John.

[@karenmcdonald4263]

🤬🤬🤬

[@karenmcdonald4263]

Meaning johns ego would have got the better of him as per usual and he would've got pissed off real quick...💥

[@arconeagain]

@@karenmcdonald4263 yeah I'm not sure. There could have been a bit of back and forth there, a battle of the wits.

[@WilHenDavis]

Norman Gunston - Brilliant!!!!

[@maakeklein4073]

I remember him in nz.so funny and original.

[@caravanstuff2827]

Me to...was it at a car show about 76/77??.😎

[@maakeklein4073]

Don't know about that.just remember his tv show.his style was so unique.

[@MuskateerGripWeed]

norman you legend .... funniest guy on tv ,,,,, bring him back.

[@kerryn6714]

"It's funny though-you don't look Japanese" Norman Gunston to Linda McCartney 1975. Don't know why but that is one the funniest moments in Aussie comedy ever :)

[@TheALEXGallo]

What did he mean by that ? You don't look Japanese..

[@springfieldfats4386]

Alex Gallo because of yoko

[@petermaxwell2965]

kerryn67 those funniest shows are made in Melbourne, Norman was from Sydney !

[@Elitist20]

+ Peter Maxwell Norman was from Wollongong!

[@petermaxwell2965]

Elitist20 I know he was, immediately from Sydney ! Love Norman !!

[@ragebait988]

Looks like they’re all having a genuine laugh.

[@debbieanne7962]

This takes me back, now almost 50 years ago. The quote from Linda 'Every Night Josephine' was the name of a book I really enjoyed like 50 years ago written by Jacqueline Sussan about her pet poodle. She also wrote the famous 'Valley of the Dolls' for anyone that's old enough to remember. Weirdly both Linda and Jacqueline died at the age of 56 from cancer

[@f10n4]

The phrase she quoted was “not tonight Josephine” which is a famous quote supposedly from Napoleon.

[@stephenlewis7770]

Norman Gunston was fucking hilarious.

[@justmadeit2]

You’ll never outsmart a Beatle for sharp humour

[@floydster23]

Linda & Paul were such good sports

[@mariescott5892]

Omg this is bloody HILARIOUS!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@minsonbelmont1217]

I think Sacha Baron Cohen was taking notes

[@caravanstuff2827]

The man was a comic genius!!...saw him at a car show in nz back around that time...he was doing a improv and he wasn't getting any response and he said "jesus this is going to be a long night" I laughed my ass off....but I was the only one who did...thay just didn't get young normie!!!.🤣🤣🤣🤣❤

[@mhutak]

How to hijack a press conference. Thanks Norman.

[@marilynstevenson865]

No need to comment...excellent interview...

[@MsSusanmary]

luv hearing Norman .. Norm !!!

[@peterwallwork4778]

Remember watching this show think the was only me that enjoyed it always had a weird sense of humour 😂😂

[@rorychampion6161]

Must have been a change from the same old questions for them.

[@nowhereman6496]

This is a fun video to see Paul during this time. Still, as much as I think Linda was probably a great mom and wife, I tire of seeing interviews with her where she's chimes in with Paul and she tries to be cheeky and funny and throws in her attempt at a British accent much like the Beatles interviews. I think this partly is why much of the rock press used to bash her so much back then. I think they really didn't care what she had to say but she was there. I give her credit for putting herself out there because Paul wanted her there but sometimes I wish she wouldn't say anything.

[@olsmokey]

You should hear her "sing".

[@michaelconley7958]

⁠why is she a terrible singer?

[@chica.vangogh]

Paul es demasiado perfecto para ser verdad

[@redoz9768]

I wish that Linda had shut up and allowed Paul to respond to Norm's questions. McCartney is super witty and it would have been good chemistry between them.

[@djdazzydeaf7568]

3:10 I love the look on Paul McCartney face😂😂 he's like "the little F@#king smartass"

[@rogergomez1]

"funny you dont look Japanese " bloody hilarious!!

[@peterlawrence738]

Gary- brilliant!

[@starbomber5]

paul was asked if he'd ever go down on one knee again. he replied 'id prefer if you called her Heather'

[@originalotto7126]

Matt Connole 😂😂😂👍

[@ihopetowin]

Gary McDonald - Genius.

[@japsley6172]

For me (as Norman Gunston) he had an Australian line of humour that didn’t necessarily carry beyond a minute or so, and was largely dependent on knowing he wasn’t really a moron.

[@davidjames579]

You were Norman Gunston?

[@japsley6172]

@@davidjames579 ha ha! Good pick up. No. Perhaps i needed to reword that comment. Thanks.

[@leehagan2234]

Norman Gunston was the BEST

[@jackmag4056]

Paul was 3 steps ahead of every question

[@Xscapeplan01]

"That fruit shop of yours didn't do too well" genius line 🤣

[@merellacurtis3822]

I am laughing before its started

[@charlesmartella]

Those were the days

[@barryballsit4944]

Sacha Cohen/Ali G/Borat is a Norman Gunston imitator. Norman Rules. Norman is Australian, Sacha is married to one.

[@paulwilson9281]

We still havent caught up to this humour.

[@FantasticF113]

Genius!!! 🙏

[@ricklloyd8283]

We need something like this nowadays! Hilariousss

[@shanewicher1363]

You don't need it, you want it

[@ryoung1519]

when Gary McDonald was ill a short while back Paul telephoned him to wish him well but whoever answered the phone wouldn't believe it ...and didnt put the call through to gary ...I hear.

[@olskzeri2723]

That person probably knew Paul been dead since late 1966.

[@gerardmccavana4905]

Brilliant

[@Rhythmattica]

"I suppose it would be a slow handclap if you did that" Brilliant !!!

[@nedkelly8162]

Good old Norm Gunston was a hoot!

[@dalediamond]

NG a living legend...original

[@macharptube]

Pure Gold..

[@sdrewe99]

Love this bloke. Hilarious.

[@jennyfreemantle3560]

Absolute classic

[@jamestilby2223]

I LIKE COMMENT 230 WELL SPOTTED 👍👍👍

[@dbus1635]

I'm fairly sure Australia still has a TV industry.

[@subatomic10]

Bring back the Gunston !

[@gussetblaster6786]

Why does that woman keep interrupting?

[@Rhythmattica]

Go Kid Eager !!

[@toppop1004]

NG's interviews were intended to make you cringe with embarrassment. And usually they did!

[@capitainebonhomme1609]

Linda McCartney was so beautiful and very much in love with her husband

[@morganfisherart]

And I think she held her own well amid this silliness.

[@humandroid53]

@@morganfisherart she seemed to have a similar humour to Paul. Unusual for a American. He was/is such a lovely guy.

[@scottishlady1474]

Yeah, she even copied his accent.

[@nicholaskearney678]

How wonderful we were. Have fun, laugh more and love today without Donald T.... 2020.

[@tyeverythingisgood2036]

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[@fanboy2015]

Brilliant!

[@tacoma5543]

Ah, back when our boy was young.

[@shewittau]

Gold!