Norm Macdonald Shot Secret Final Netflix Stand-Up Special Before Passing

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Norm Macdonald Shot Secret Final Netflix Stand-Up Special Before Passing

In a comedy first, the late actor-comedian self-shot a final hour of new stand-up to be released in the event of his death: "The material's fantastic. … I hope people appreciate that he did this."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

So Norm, during the height of COVID in 2020 and already in declining health, did a 60-minute stand up set of all new material in his own living room with the intention of it being released after his death. He got better, and the footage just sat in his closet, but after his death last year Netflix has packaged up the video and will be releasing it on May 30th as the hour-long Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special.

 

[Dale Copper]

So sad to hear that he passed, him and his friends :-(

 

[Scullibundo]

Norm still blessing us from the beyond. Will watch.

 

[RowdyReverb]

This breaks my heart

 

[Volimar]

That'll be a tough watch.

 

[KtotheRoc]

How incredibly bittersweet.

 

[DeathyG]

I still watch Norm videos almost daily, but yeah this will be tough to watch.

 

[bryehn]

He's went all-in for sure. Will be a tough watch

 

[Sordid Plebeian]

I didn't even know he was sick

 

[OSHAN]

This is going to be the Purple Mountains of standup specials. Not sure if I'll be able to handle it.

 

[B'z-chan]

So not gonna say I'm the direct inspiration for the title of this special, but I find it funny.

Story time, back in 2015 at Pax South I caught his show and got called on by Norm. He asked me what I did and I answered honestly, nothing. Which took him off guard because he wasn't expecting that answer. He tried to roast me, but he couldn't do it. He pulled me aside after the show and in the lobby area and we got a drink and spoke for a bit. It left a lasting impression on me since.

Can't wait to see this special.

 

[Ubik]

Not only did he film this special before he died, he actually filmed all his specials before he died.

 

[Cana]

I didn't even know he was sick

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Hes not actually,

Hes dead.

 

[Durden]

I'm simultaneously extremely excited and extremely depressed by this.

 

[scitek]

Not only did he film this special before he died, he actually filmed all his specials before he died.

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This picture is of me when I was younger.

 

[Sanjuro]

All the stars will be there

 

[gutshot]

Not only did he film this special before he died, he actually filmed all his specials before he died.

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This picture is of me when I was younger.

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RIP Mitch and Norm

Two absolute comedy legends

 

[Like the hat?]

I can't wait to see it. Absolute comedy genius.

 

[VorpalNonsense]

well that's interesting
with the specific intention of it being released after his own death?
this could turn out pretty trippy depending on how morbid he went about it with the intention in mind
definitely interested

 

[jackie daytona]

I appreciated Norm from a distance. I liked his small appearances in things, and you could tell he was a comedian's comedian.

I don't know if I'll watch this, since I don't know his standup. But, I'd have to imagine if there was anyone out there who could do this sort of weird, morbid style of a show, then it's probably him.

 

[Zeliard]

I rewatch his Germany joke that he did on the final Lettterman episode every so often. Always makes me laugh.

 

[scottbeowulf]

This is pretty legendary.

 

[RedMercury]

And they will gladly host it along with Joe Rogan, Dave Chapelle, and Louis CK.

 

[Drain You]

This is going to be a touch watch for me. I hope he doesn't end it with a "see you next time" and a wink or something

 

[Ninhead]

Heard Spade talking about the memorial on his and Dana Carvey's podcast this week. Sounds like it'll be a bit of a tearjerker.

 

[Porco Rosso]

This makes me so happy but so sad at the same time.

 

[wafflebrain]

Legend. Will be a very bittersweet watch :(

 

[Stencil]

Oh cool. I only really got acquainted with how funny he was after he passed, honestly, when so many people were heaping praise. I've since watched clips and his humor resonates with me so I'll definitely be interested to see a full set.

And they will gladly host it along with Joe Rogan, Dave Chapelle, and Louis CK.

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Wait whats the back story here? In that thread she says to read the other tweets and decide. Is it just the two tweets from her and Kerri Lendo or is there an aggregation of other accounts? I feel like I'm missing something but I also don't twitter so... yeah whats the back story?

 

[Megasoum]

And they will gladly host it along with Joe Rogan, Dave Chapelle, and Louis CK.

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Fuck Norm Macdonald

Wait whats the back story here? In that thread she says to read the other tweets and decide. Is it just the two tweets from her and Kerri Lendo or is there an aggregation of other accounts? I feel like I'm missing something but I also don't twitter so... yeah whats the back story?

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'Tonight Show' Cancels Norm Macdonald Visit Over #MeToo Comments

'The Tonight Show' canceled Norm Macdonald's appearance Tuesday night following remarks the comedian made regarding the #MeToo movement.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[totowhoa]

Comedy legend. I can't wait to see this. I still miss him.

 

[RedMercury]

Wait whats the back story here? In that thread she says to read the other tweets and decide. Is it just the two tweets from her and Kerri Lendo or is there an aggregation of other accounts? I feel like I'm missing something but I also don't twitter so... yeah whats the back story?

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The original account is now suspended but there was a woman who came forward who took a picture with Norm and she said Norm groped her, stuck his hand down her pants. This led to some other women coming out with their experiences.

 

[BLEEN]

Day one. This special will be something special I'm sure.

Norm was really one of a kind. Not everyone 'got' his comedy but once you did, you realized the genius and his dedication to the craft. No one really came close to his form.

I miss that dude.

 

[Porco Rosso]

Wait whats the back story here? In that thread she says to read the other tweets and decide. Is it just the two tweets from her and Kerri Lendo or is there an aggregation of other accounts? I feel like I'm missing something but I also don't twitter so... yeah whats the back story?

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I'm wondering this too as I've never been able to find accusations of any sort of sexual assault other than that vague Jenny Yang tweet even after a deep dive. Not to say they don't exist, but I can't find them anywhere.

There is no doubt that Norm said some very dumb things however, although he thankfully spoke very kindly of trans people in interviews near the end (I know some old jokes of his, especially on SNL, were transphobic).

 

[Gaius Cassius]

And they will gladly host it along with Joe Rogan, Dave Chapelle, and Louis CK.

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He sexually harassed Kerri Lendo? That's fucked up. I'm familiar with Kerris work from her Master Pancake comedy movie riffs in Austin and she seems like a super cool person.

 

[RedMercury]

He sexually harassed Kerri Lendo? That's fucked up. I'm familiar with Kerris work from her Master Pancake comedy movie riffs in Austin and she seems like a super cool person.

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Macdonald had a reputation for being a heavy drinker, if not an alcoholic, but in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter he claimed that he never actually drank, and merely pretended to be drunk as an excuse to grope women, bragging, in print and on the record, "I'd (pretend to be drunk) to get girls! I'd be in a bar and for some reason when you're drunk, girls will put up with it if you try to grope them or whatever. (In a high-pitched voice🙂 "What are you doing? Haha!" If you're sober, they're like, "Hey! Just what do you think you're doing?" So I'd just garble my words. I have used being a drunk to my advantage many times."

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The Two Sides of Norm Macdonald — It Turns Out the Naming Rights! Membership Option Was For Real and Someone Is Now Five Hundred Bucks Poorer Presents Nat

Was the late Norm Macdonald a saint or a scoundrel? It depends on who you ask!

www.nathanrabin.com

 

[Lord Fanny]

'Tonight Show' Cancels Norm Macdonald Visit Over #MeToo Comments

'The Tonight Show' canceled Norm Macdonald's appearance Tuesday night following remarks the comedian made regarding the #MeToo movement.

www.rollingstone.com

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Yeah, I know a lot of people are fond of Norm, especially since he passed, but he said some very questionable shit in his later years. I mean, this right here:

was "happy the #MeToo movement has slowed down a bit"; Macdonald is "very good friends" with Louis C.K., who Macdonald said lost everything after he was exposed for sexual misconduct. "Of course, people will go, 'What about the victims?' But you know what? The victims didn't have to go through that."

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Is some omega yikes stuff.

I think Norm's style disarms a lot of people, because it was never clear at times when he was joking or not about almost everything, but there's definitely certain patterns that emerge. Definitely feels like he was on that Bill Maher wavelength at the very least.

The sexual assault stuff I'm not as aware of, but would not be surprised

 

[Scuffed]

I'm wondering this too as I've never been able to find accusations of any sort of sexual assault other than that vague Jenny Yang tweet even after a deep dive. Not to say they don't exist, but I can't find them anywhere.

There is no doubt that Norm said some very dumb things however, although he thankfully spoke very kindly of trans people in interviews near the end (I know some old jokes of his, especially on SNL, were transphobic).

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This article talks about some anonymous accusers and that comedy clubs took measures to protect women from him. There is also a pretty gross quote from him like this:

"I'd be in a bar and for some reason when you're drunk, girls will put up with it if you try to grope them or whatever," he bragged. "(In a high-pitched voice) 'What are you doing? Ha-ha.' If you're sober, they're like, 'Hey! Just what do you think you're doing?' So, I'd just garble my words. I have used being a drunk to my advantage many times."

The Complicated Legacy of Norm Macdonald

Norm Macdonald, who passed away at 61 from cancer, was a comedy legend. But these women say he sexually harassed them, and comedy clubs took measures to protect women from him.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

[Volimar]

Macdonald had a reputation for being a heavy drinker, if not an alcoholic, but in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter he claimed that he never actually drank, and merely pretended to be drunk as an excuse to grope women, bragging, in print and on the record, "I'd (pretend to be drunk) to get girls! I'd be in a bar and for some reason when you're drunk, girls will put up with it if you try to grope them or whatever. (In a high-pitched voice🙂 "What are you doing? Haha!" If you're sober, they're like, "Hey! Just what do you think you're doing?" So I'd just garble my words. I have used being a drunk to my advantage many times."

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What the fuuuuu

Gross.

 

[BBboy20]

Nothing Special.

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:(

 

[Prax]

His comedy is really not my taste, but I have some friends who really like him, so I'm glad they can have this one last hurrahaha with him.

 

[Big Powder]

This is out. I'm about a third in and there have been some pretty good bits. I'm so sad that he passed. He was hysterical. A lot of these bits are landing in an even funnier way with there not being a bunch of people laughing. It's almost like he's at a club and bombing or something, but in a good way.

 

[astroturfing]

how am i not surprised this fuck was also a sex pest..?

seems like most of the "edgy" try-hard comedians are/were.

oh well.. cant hurt anyone else anymore at least.

 

[starpower]

Just putting this here

 

[Deleted member 13798]

This article talks about some anonymous accusers and that comedy clubs took measures to protect women from him. There is also a pretty gross quote from him like this:

"I'd be in a bar and for some reason when you're drunk, girls will put up with it if you try to grope them or whatever," he bragged. "(In a high-pitched voice) 'What are you doing? Ha-ha.' If you're sober, they're like, 'Hey! Just what do you think you're doing?' So, I'd just garble my words. I have used being a drunk to my advantage many times."

The Complicated Legacy of Norm Macdonald

Norm Macdonald, who passed away at 61 from cancer, was a comedy legend. But these women say he sexually harassed them, and comedy clubs took measures to protect women from him.

www.thedailybeast.com

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I've tried to find more about this and this is the only real article I've ever seen on the subject. A few personal accounts here and there as well.

 

[Merrill]

Just putting this here

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What a stupid fat faced idiot.

 

[Scuffed]

I've tried to find more about this and this is the only real article I've ever seen on the subject. A few personal accounts here and there as well.

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Does that matter? Unless you are questioning the credibility of the Daily Beasts reporting, in which case I can't speak to that except that they are generally reliable but skew left. They seem to have several anonymous sources. Whether you want to believe them or not is up to you.

 

[Smokeymicpot]

End of it was great with all of them talking.

 

[Deleted member 13798]

Does that matter? Unless you are questioning the credibility of the Daily Beasts reporting, in which case I can't speak to that except that they are generally reliable but skew left. They seem to have several anonymous sources. Whether you want to believe them or not is up to you.

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Moreso just surprised it wasn't more widely explored

 

[echoshifting]

Just putting this here

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This is a bit

 

[Smash-It Stan]

This is a bit

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I dont think its a bit, its just he got turned around in his reasoning when Larry King started talking. He has faith in DNA but doesn't understand it, while he fully believes in his religion completely.