Definitely! I've heard him talk about the influence of Dangerfield, Rickles, Carson, Hope, Newhart, Uecker, Kinnison, Letterman &c. but never Dean Martin. The little laugh at 4:33 is telling. It's strange I can't think of another place he mentions Dean Martin--even in the daytime Who Wants to Be a Millionaire bit with Regis where Norm is asked, "What comedian influenced you most as a child" or something, Dean Martin's not mentioned.
@@jaispera He did say to someone "If I had cancer, I wouldn't tell you" Really, he lived like most of us would. Our families would know and maybe a boss/coworker (his manager did) and not the public.
@@deb9806 There's really no point comparing yourself to someone as famous as Norm Macdonald. Of course it is easier to keep it a secret if no one knows you (no offense)
@@epictetus9221 Of course, I didn't mean that, I meant he wanted to be like an not famous person but it's hard. Easier for him in a way that he always was private. I feel his need to not say anything when death was close a note to fans for after he died, was that there was enough before. He talked a lot about it without actually doing it.
If you haven't listened to it yet, check out the WTF podcast that Norm did that was posted 6 months ago. Also excellent - there was a lot of stuff that I had never heard before in that one too.
@Donna di Lode Agreed on all counts! So it’s Mark Maron but I see that To the Best of Our Knowledge is an NPR podcast. I haven’t found the interview yet but the quality of interviewing fits.
Outstanding find. Wonder how many other clips/interviews I haven’t heard are out there waiting to be found. Despite having listened and watched with great frequency over the years… always a great joy to find something new. This was high quality.
It’s one of the best snippets of an interview, it really helps when the interviewer knows stuff and is articulate. If they don’t it really seems to limit the level of the conversation. This guy had good info and could set stuff up well and introduce things. It’s like the difference between a chat and a real conversation where they both have experience in the topic and so can actually explore it well and real points can be made. And it also seemed like a real conversation in the sense that they were both interested and engaged in it. It also shows respect to the person being interviewed when you know about their career and somewhat get them in a way, and I think that helps set a good tone. This to me is a much better interview despite being just a snippet compared to many other much longer interviews that can kind of ramble without pitching anything that good for anyone to respond to. They got into like what he was about, his influences, modern comedy, just like things that were more interesting. And again the interviewer really just like had himself together which kind of gives freedom to the other person to just talk and not have to carry the conversation.
This is now the most succinct understanding of Norm as a penitent and reflective comedian as he creeps towards the end of life. He’s as brave and selfless as he hoped to become.
@@ComeAlongKay Yes, very well-researched interview. Hard to tell if the guy is a big fan or just a Nardwuar type who is always prepared. Either way this is gold. Just what I needed in this difficult time.
I want to thank you for putting this finest observation out there-I like so many other N.M. fans have been listening to every interview and performance available out there and scrolling down, reading miles of comments ,being uplifted in spirit and often welling up at he same time -never before has the death of an artist hit me so in the heart-it has made me wonder if any other artist death would affect me so deeply and I see only two left with this level of humanity in them, one is Bob Dylan and the other is Theo Von.- I really am grateful for your touch,-aWoman Freed and greetings from Iceland
@@girkjartans2343 I love your comment, and Bob Dylan sure is one of mine too. Theo I listened to a lot and his vulnerability is very charming and helpful for a young guy like myself. I hope Theo continues to grow as a comic, and would love to see him getting away from some of the sillier and tribal stuff. Funny you mention those two I couldn't agree more. Would love to know your favourite Dylan song, mine is love minus zero :)
@@shotarodeniet3301 Shot of love, maybe because i´ve been a little emotional and angry today- P.J.Harvey also does it powerfully live, try em one after the other
...as far as cancer goes. Sure, but in terms of our knowledge of his ownership of a dog house i feel we will always be unknowable. Is that a real word?
I have so much respect for Norm. I completely understood why he kept his cancer a secret. And yet, in his own Norm way, he was kind of telling us too. I know I wouldn’t have shared such a diagnosis publicly either. It’s been almost 6 months and I still miss you Norm.
@@jomac841 it’s now September 3, 2022 and Norm’s been gone almost one year. I’m about to go to Ireland for 3 weeks , and on the 14th of September I’m going to go into some old pub where the folks tell stories. I’ll wear my Norm sweatshirt and ask my new friends to drink to his memory. The Irish LOVE to drink to anyone’s memory. Can’t wait. Rest well, Normie. We’ll all meet again one day( well,not HITLER)SLAINTE, Mo Anam Cara💔🥀☘️
@@maureentrant5588 that sounds wonderful :) what better way to remember our ole chunk of coal ❤️ I’ll pour a few drinks for him on the 14th too. Rest in paradise Normie. Slainte!
Late nights laughing at Norms stories and his way of being. We are indebted to those who can break us free from what is heavy in us and make us laugh. Rest in peace Norm Macdonald and thank you for all those happy, funny, light moments you created.
Thank you. I used to be cynical and dark but now I am much more positive and I walk in the light. Much of that is age. I am 51 now. Some of that is listening to the wise words of folks like Norm. Bless everyone. Everything does turn out alright.
One of my first thoughts after hearing Norm died was the sadness knowing nothing new would be created by him. I spent countless hours watching youtube videos of Norm often falling asleep to his voice.
New things will come from his life and his work. Enough people get it, a few people will embrace it, and even fewer will pursue it. You have to look for it, but it is out there even now. Don't forget the wit and clarity when you hear a bad joke or mockery. See it through his lense, if you can.
What a great interviewer. He really did his research and seemed genuinely interested in what Norm had to say. And Norm said many insightful things. Serious Norm is a treat.
Wow can't believe I've never heard this before. Fantastic interview. Norm is just endlessly fascinating to listen to and the interviewer is great too. Really interesting questions and observations.
This interviewer is fantastic. So many interviewers are just reading questions from cards, barely listening to the answers, and moving on to the next question. This guy is clearly enthralled by what Norm is saying.
My Dad was very private about having cancer. I'm not sure about all of reasons other than his family was like that during his upbringing. I appreciate that Norm spoke a lot about God in his final years. THAT is brave, and so touching!
@@arkansasrazorback6087 I’d really like to get that hardcover from you. I don’t have any money, but maybe we could meet under the Queensborough bridge.
I luv how he calls in to the miller show randomly.He felt his humor and thoughts were appreciated there.God,I wish I could a been at his funeral.So badly missed in this world.We love u still,Norm...
I know many people have said similar things, but from my whole heart, thank you Happy. I don’t think we would have nearly the amount of Norm if it wasn’t for your work, and if you never did anything else, it’s enough to make you a real hero in my book. Like those fellas raised the flag on Iwo Jima, not some damn teacher getting summers off.
Love your entire ❤️ comment, Colt C. So obvious that you also love Norm & appreciate your humor (...."if you never do anything else in your life....), as well as your comment about Iwo Jima, not to mention the one about the frickin' teachers! Seems to me from the comments in all these videos that we who love Norm, have senses of humor like his & I know that, for me, mine is also becoming more & more like his haha. I use Norm words & phrases to people who don't know him, the "uninitiated" haha & these people just looked at me strangely as I walk away & smile to myself. And affirming appreciation for this interviewer & to this channel.
Hearing these interviews with Norm is enlightening. In life he was hard to "know". These, knowing what we know, make it easier to understand him. I still miss him.
I’ve listened/watched hundreds of hours of Norm stuff. This interview is as honest, erudite, interesting, and poignant as any I’ve ever come across. Thank you for finding and uploading this!
You would think that the most most tragic figure of our time is probably one of those sex slaves who go years without even seeing light, truly someone who lives at the bottom who has nothing but their damaged and shattered mind to create fantasies that could only reflect the sole reality they've ever known to entertain and bring comfort to them, in a sense, their abuse trapping them even in their mind... it may be the case that they've never seen light, but they never had to go through getting fired by Don Ohlmeyer.
That Dean Martin observation: what a superb and illuminating key it is - so illuminating of Norm's perceptions of authenticity and entertainment. What a sweet moment when the interviewer asked and "Yes, I've read that book"! This is a special recording. Thank you for uploading, Happy.
Wow, what a great find! And such a timely and affecting selection. This is the first serious interview clip with Norm that I'd never previously heard in many, many months.
A beautiful interview with a genuine man ! Why does the big fella have to take all the good guys from us and leave us with all the trash ! I used to get up at 3 am on a Friday night with my 10 year old Son - I was a Weekend Dad ! - I would let him stay up late friday night - He could sleep in Sat Morning ! - And we would sit and watch the Norm show together - With Pizza & Pop ! - Ha ! sometimes they would screen 2 episodes - (Norm was the Hockey player - Tax Evasion series) - My Son loved that show - My Son now in his 30s - And it still hit him hard ! - Like most of us when he found out ! Nice interview ! SB British Isles
@@jamestalbot6539 Why Thankyou ! Hehe ! - I had read in a reputable Newspaper ??? -If there is such a thing - That your kids like to think their the only ones up at night when everyone else is a sleep ? - True ! - Thats what I read - But It was not all Norm and Pizza - Unfortunately ! - The Lad got himself a Telescope for his 10th Birthday - And we would also put that through its paces outside under the Stars !
Such an amazing interview. A look at a person constantly growing and changing. And a man of his word. Only putting these private thoughts forward when directly asked about them.
We miss u so bad THANK U for all THE LAUGHS I love u so dearly forever Mr norm ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🫶😣🙏✨❤️🦋🐞🫶🫶✨🐞🐞🐞🐞🦋🦋🐞🌞✨🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️i miss u we live u i love u so much and miss u so bad
Reminds me of norms description of what it takes to do a good impression...because everyone likes themselves so if u want to impersonate someone u have to like that person
You could see from his comedy style, specially later on his life that he was well spoken and that maybe that was because he was very well read, and here’s proof of that.
I like that the interviewer asked for example rather than just saying nothing as if he automatically understood what norm meant. We got way more insight into norm during this interview as a result.
