Norm Macdonald Live

Norm Macdonald Live sometimes is a great study in great people, sometimes a time capsule of old great comics, but always hysterically funny how level jokes.

Very glad to go back and watch every episode after listening to them as they came out.

They're timeless and better than any video podcast or television talk show around today.

Norm Macdonald Live is a fantastic show.The Jack Carter episode in particular was superb (you could create a whole series around these old time comics telling their stories before its too late)The humour wont be to everyone's taste, as it is rather near the knuckle, but if you are not easily offended please check it out.Some episodes had me crying with laughter. It creates it's own unique vibe, and at it best, it's as good as it gets for these type of podcast shows. For me the Gilbert Godfreid and David Spade shows stood out, but if you like Norm you will love all of this.

If you are like me or anyone with a sense of humor, you will love and appreciate this version of a talkshow/podcast. Norm is obviously the best or top three stand-up comedians of all time. Not just my opinion but a certified fact. Google it, lol. And this show was like a blend of Norm's best talents wrapped into one. The guests were specifically chosen because they interesting overall and Norm really wanted to interview them. Norm had a logic to him(graduate of college of science) that was how he went thru life. If he found the guest worthy of his attention the whole interview would be entertaining. He had his trusty sidekick (Adam Eget) to play off of which the bits often were gold. I miss this show and miss the bright light that was Norm McDonald. RIP If you haven't seen this show you are missing out.

The best chat show guest ever finally makes his own chat show. The genre is now dead in the UK but this is better than it ever was.

I recommend you watch the Dana Carvey episode and the Stephen Merchant episode to start with. In the Carvey episode, Dana is such an excellent guest, giving so much, that Norm pretty much keeps quiet. Stephen Merchant is a great counterpoint. He's so tight arse, PC gun shy and generally British that it could have been a disaster but Norm cavorts around and manages not only to make the show good, but to make Merchant look good.

I tell ya. This young MacDonald is quite the talent. Give 'im a few years and darned if the kid mightn't make it yet.

Honestly, I was never a _huge_ fan of Norm's stand up or even the Weekend Update on SNL. I thought they were funny enough but I could see how Norm was a little rough for the mainstream.

But here, in his own self-created comedy sanctuary, Norm truly shines. His improv is off the charts and bounces gloriously off his well chosen guests, as well as his co-host Adam, who fills the sidekick part admirably.

Each broadcast opens with hilarious 'opening remarks' between Norm and Adam that last up to 20 minutes. These are actually my favorite parts.

The first season is the best imho, but there are some gems in later seasons too.

An addictive show to come back to regularly for the sublime comedic vibe that Norm creates.

For a good sample of the show, go for the one with Billy Bob Thornton. Enjoy.