I was really depressed when I heard he passed. But I shook off the depression, got myself washed up, withdrew $15 in cash, and went under the Queensboro Bridge and boy did I feel better after.

Imagine having THIS collection of comedians getting together to talk about how funny you were and remember you. What a legend.

Chappelle's comment about Norm's timing being like a jazz drummer was really great analogy.

Norm isnt the comedian you worshipped until you were mature enough to see all the angles. Pure genius and its validated by the respect and reverence you see his peers remember him. Just sheer balls, conviction and bravery.

What I remember about Norm MacDonald was Netflix acquiring his show and taking it away from us by "cancelling" him over a joke he made years before. Fuck you Netflix. Love you Norm.

You know it was a real class act to put this part of the special on KZfaq for free. Someone at Netflix really loved norm, and we thank you for that.

Even in death Norm is still trolling David Spade. Everyone got comfortable chairs to sit on except him. Spade's just sitting on some dinner chair.

I like how Letterman naturally asks questions and keeps the conversation going. And how Adam has a jersey on under his shirt. He’s a bum to the core. Love it. Rest in Peace Norm. Truly a great.

this is damming proof that norm really liked people named Dave

Netflix should do everyone a solid by putting back on Norm MacDonald Live, because those were him at HIS BEST. What he wanted to be remembered by.

His chairman of the “bored” always gets me laughing

I like how Dave Chappelle said his comedy was that of a jazz musician because I would always tell people after watching a Norm set or bit how incredible his timing was. Superior to anyone else. Not all of his material was funny but the way he would deliver it would make me laugh. Even in interviews or on talk shows, that timing was always there. It was a gift and it's what separated him from other comics.

His comedy is like his gambling. Everything on red. Its the same thrill. Great quote from conan.

As a Swedish-German, I have the utmost respect for Norm.

Spade's impression of Norm is the only one that catches that playful timing that was a facet of what made him so funny. I will always remember the great chemistry Norm had with this group of people and Schneider, Rock...

I was watching this special and when “I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal” played against Norm’s picture I was inconsolable. I cried so hard. I found Norm about 3 years ago when I was 16 or 17. He expanded my vocabulary, my knowledge of weird names of Canadian towns and most importantly showed me how to be funny. I would always defend him against my father who thought Norm wasn’t funny at all, telling my dad he just doesn’t get it lol. I miss Norm dearly. Listened to him in my best of times and in my worst of times.

Conan always made Norm funnier. Something about the way they flowed together.

Conan says, "No one talks like that." Chappelle is close when he says Norm sounded like "a 1930s Canadian dockworker." I'm just a bit younger than Norm, but also had older WWII-era parents. Norm talks like the older people I grew up around in rural Canada in the late 60s and early 70s.

You could find 200 comedians to sit down and do this and there never be a repeating story, the man is a literal legend.

The best thing about Norm is that he wasn't a hypocrite

When Norm gave Conan the congratulatory basket on the tonight show I almost died laughing

Spade and Sandler were pretty quiet here, but they probably knew him the best out of this group. I’d love to see a 5-hour talk of those 2, Schneider, Swardson, and Eget just kicking it and telling Norm stories

Dave hit it on the head, Norm made me feel safe and like everythings going to be okay. Time stands still when listening to Norm, no worries or stress, just enveloped by someone sharing their mind with you

Norm made me feel like being in on the joke, like half the crowd wasn’t. That was special

I wonder if Sandler thinks its bizarre that in his movie “Funny People”, the plot is basically the last 10 years of Norms life . In the movie, Sandler plays a comedian who suddenly finds out hes dying of cancer ,keeps it a secret from everyone, & becomes a more heartfelt ,authentic person, taking a younger comedian under his wing ,and reconciles broken relationships. I wonder how Norm reacted to seeing this coincidence premise,his friend playing his role and art imitating his life, dying of cancer, keeping it quiet , being emotional knowing how precious each interaction with his friends is and how it might be his last time seeing them. He must have been dying to tell Sandler, “ you stole my life story” . Or i wonder if Norm gave him the idea while trying to tell Sandler but he mistook it as a joke movie idea. Who wrote the story? Its so ironic but no one mentions it .

I never would have expected that I would fall in love with a comedian I grew up ignoring, let alone that he would end up teaching me such a valuable lesson: If you love someone, appreciate them while you can because we rarely get to know when the end is going to come. The last line of his book has become a mantra for me as well. "I have been lucky."

Letterman was seasoned enough to know what questions to ask. Even when Conan seems to break he went and gave others a chance to let him calm down.

Letterman just naturally moves the conversation on without losing interest in the topic its masterful

I'm a marketing exec at 9/11 Airways and would just like to thank norm for keeping my small company from almost certain bankruptcy with his kind words...turns out the name of our airline reminds some people of a terrible tragedy that happened in New York years ago...we've finally turned a profit this last quarter and are looking forward to our merger with a little known but very profitable airline bearing fruit...we've changed our name out of respect for that terrible tragedy so look out for new routes throughout the Virgin Isles from 'Epstein Caribbean Airways'..."more than you bargained for... guaranteed"

Upon rewatching, I think Letterman really wanted to talk about the quality of the jokes/performance because that would have mattered a lot to Norm. I have been wondering why for several weeks now ever since I saw the special as I thought his approach to this was weird...but now I think he deliberately kept bringing it up because he knew how much that would've mattered to Norm, even posthumously, to not have his performance be judged with pity. Norm went so far out of his way to make sure no one knew about what he was going through so that we would judge him on the quality of his work and nothing else. Letterman, I think, was honoring that.

Norms integrity was monstrous in scale. No one could push him in a corner without regretting it. He was many moves ahead of anyone in his sphere. He was a man of great substance

He was extremely funny. But somehow extremely underrated

Adam Sandler is nice, when he quotes Norm, the intonation of his voice becomes like it is the voice of Norm. Only the good ones can do that.

I think 80% of the best laughs in my life come from these people, and of course the one guy we wish was sitting with them. Norm Forever.

When I was in Quarantine, I stumbled upon his work. You know how friends just disappear after you graduate? What I mean to say is, your real friends stay, and I didn't have many of those left on account of my own mistakes. Well, at this point I was a Junior in Highschool and I was obsessed with comedy, but Norm was the most fascinating comedian to discover on my travel through the culture of comedy. I devoutly follow comedy, and I try my hardest to keep everyone laughing the way that I saw him do it. He taught me a lot, not just about how to lift spirits, but to simply communicate properly. Anyways, I still remember thinking to myself often, "What kind of person is he?" "Would we be friends if we met?" And I had literally dreamt meeting him a couple times. I still remember the day he died. I didn't cry until a week later, I think it's because quarantine really fucked up my neurochemistry or something, but whatever. The comedian I had loved to listen to who's humor perfectly suited mine, thus driving me to want to adhere to and consume anything he made, had died. I then realized he would be gone, and that I would never see the chance to meet him myself. Regardless of the situation, I just wanted to hear him tell me that I had made a decent joke. Or maybe to shake his hand and just say thank you. There's very few people I looked at with this sort of para-social relationship, and I'm proud to say it. But sadly, I never got to see him live. Never got to see in person just how he loved to work the crowds. It's truly saddening to realize that it has officially been a year since his death, and there is not a moment that goes by where I don't think of his jokes. I truly hope that he knew his impact on his fans and loved ones was greater than he could ever imagine. Maybe that's what his intention was when he didn't tell everyone, maybe it was so that he could look back in the afterlife and chuckle. Rest in Peace King, and Thank you for the laughs.

Norm had sooo many people that cared sooo much about him. He was one of the best SNL alumni. I was soo shocked to find out that he passed.

I love how Adam is through this. I think he was probably the closest of them all. Real reminiscent, sad and happy at the same time

"There was something more exciting and interesting about the silence, and Norm's joy at having landed the dud. It was thrilling, it was heroic" -David L.

Dave is such a natural with how he greases the conversation. To die and be celebrated by this group of people shows that Norm was a resounding success. RIP!

Not about Norm, but their stories about their last moments made me remember something similar I was going through with one of my friends. He didn't let anyone but his immediate family knew that he was on his way, but one night I was hanging out at his family's Christmas party, and we just had this moment of understanding. The party was enormous, and everyone is running around acting busy and arguing, but it was only him and I just sitting at a table keeping quiet and snickering at the absurdity of his family. At one point I looked at him and I started small talk and it was just something in the way he talked and acted. I was smiling and he kept saying things where he was expressing some sort of appreciation. So at one point I just lean in and whisper with this sudden tonal change "Is everything alright?" We locked eyes and he just looked at me for a few seconds of intense silence. Then he just smiled and said "I'm good, but I haven't been feeling well." At that point I kinda knew, because this guy would never admit if he was hurt or unwell. This was his code. He just put it on the back burner and do for others first. That's the kind of guy he was. So realizing he didn't want to make a big thing about it, and kept it on the down-low for a reason, so I said "Well whatever's going on, let me know if you need anything." He just nodded his head and smiled, giving a non-committal "Sure." I excused myself to use the bathroom and when I got up, across the way his Dad was sitting there. He had a dead on serious face, but it was still warm. I pretty much started tearing up at that, because I knew they were all going through it, so I went to the bathroom to gather my composure and continued the rest of the night respecting his wishes, not making a big deal out of it. He'd pass shortly after that, and everyone except for me was surprised by it. Some people don't dare tell others, because they can't stand being treated differently. It'll hurt them as the final memories they have of them would be sad ones. I guess it's no point to make people worry. I can respect that, but I do wish he'd asked for more help. Even driving him to the doctor or paying a medical bill, I'd have done it. RIP bro. But yeah, the whole point to this unrelated story is I understand a little bit why Norm kept it to himself. I feel immense relief that everyone else also had moments involving Norm where they suspected something. It shows you they were all very close.

To me what makes Norm probably the best talk show guest is that he is the smartest straight man pretending to be the fool. By that notion he's trying to make the host the straight man. It's the reason why his interactions with both David Letterman and Conan O'Brien, both very intelligent and know how to play off his jokes, were so hilarious and delightful. With other hosts you don't see that because well... it's pairing the smartest straight man pretending to be the fool with an actual fool. RIP Norm

Never heard of this Norm MacDonald guy. The more I hear about him, the more I like him.

Dave you can tell he’s hurt over his friends death . It’s in his eyes . Same for everyone else but what Norm did for Dave when he lost his father . People don’t forget that . ❤

Norm was master of awkward silence. He lived for it. He was soooooo funny!!!

Wow! Just wow. Industry heavyweights taking time to share stories about an original artist that influenced them. Professionally but also personally. I really like how they all praised Norm Macdonald's fearlessness. A true inspiration to all performers. RIP Norm. 👏 🇨🇦 ❤️

You know your special when adam Sandler wears long pants to an event for you

The Melrose Place bit on Conan and the blitzkrieg on the heckler teacher was pure art.

Miss norm a lot. Best comedian ever. A wonderful storyteller. You could tell, he was a deeply empathetic man.

Seeing Chapelle getting emotional about Norm was really moving for me…..people that help you thru your darkest times really leave such an impact on you and it’s obvious Norm did that for Dave

I remember watching Weekend Update as a kid and Norm would say a joke I didn't understand and the audience wouldn't really laugh, but seeing Norm's pleasure in it made made me feel like it was on me that I didn't get the joke. Norm was always 2 steps ahead of the audience and he liked it that way.

It's amazing to me how much respect a titan like Chappelle offers to Norm and his passing. It's a testament to just how influential of a comic he was even to current legends.

Jazz drummer, master chef, disarmingly empathetic.. What a legend! The photo of Dave and Norm on the boat made me weep.

Norm's passing was sad...at the time. But seriously, it's not only sad Norm has passed but so have many of his friend's that were guests on his podcast: Fred Willard, Larry King, Super Dave, Carl Reiner, Gilbert Gottfried, and Bob Saget.

Man, this is making me tear up again. The only “celebrity” that I have cried upon his passing. One of my Heroes.

One of the most influential comedians in history. Thank you for ALL the memories.

RIP Norm. Thank you for using your dark humour to make the world a brighter place.

His wife was a real Battle Axe.

The opening lines by Letterman are so beautiful. Norm would have been in tears. He loved and respected Dave so much

Norm had a warmth and a charm that made you love him. Just listening to him called me down and made me smile. He also happened to be one of the funniest people alive

There never was, and will never be another like Norm Macdonald...He was a true gift to all of us. RIP Norm-

Letterman and Conan kept Norm's career going, don't know how much, but after he got fired for making OJ jokes on SNL they kept inviting Norm to their shows.

I love how Dave is still steering the conversations as if they were all guests on his show.

One of the sweet things about this video is the sense that their focus on Norm - or of these talented people we have "known" for years - so humanizes them for those of us who've seen then on stage a lot, but not in this meditative mood. It makes them all seem so much sweeter. It's a tribute to Norm that this is his effect on them as well. Thanks, all of you.

Norm Mcdonald is the sole reason I survived 2020 and 2021. I love that man

I very, very rarely have any emotional reaction to a celebrity death, but I was genuinely sad when Norm died. I have so much love and respect for that dude.

His timing is like a jazz drummer. Best explanation of norm ever !

This was beautiful. Norm was the only celebrity death that seriously affected me on a deep level. RIP to the greatest comedic mind ever.

I think Norm's special was not only a farewell, but also his way of comforting those who would miss him dearly after his passing. I don't have anything funny to say, but my heart is filled from this!

I've always loved Norm. One in a million type of funny guy. If not trillion.

I’ve watched this gathering for several months and every time I discover a new aspect of Norm’s life and personality, this makes him one of the greatest comedians in the recent history, I really like him

I love everyone in this room, but Molly Shannon really touched my heart here and elsewhere about Norm. What a lovely human being she is

Norm was one of a kind. His style and delivery. I think he will be more appreciated as time goes on.

10:29 That made me tear up, dammit Conan. You know him too well haha.

Conan was essential and like the audience was a perfect partner to Norm and his comedy. Rob, Adam and norm in the Animal movie was hilarious. Norm pulling out his lit torch and stuff was priceless

Never ever has there been a Hollywood star or entertainer to get this recognition from 6 of the funniest people still left alive on the planet. Moved me to tears and beyond. Much love to these 6 and to the beautifully funny Norm MacDonald.

Chappelle says something amazing in this clip. He says my favorite comedy is soothing. How many of us have fallen asleep listening to Norm MacDonald?

The courage of this guy. Selfless courage. Will always be one of my favorites

Norm wasn't a big name in my part of the world (Ireland), but I've come to appreciate his stuff through KZfaq. Everything said here rings true. RIP.

That's what is so great about Norm. He wasn't JUST a person. He was an experience.

Anyone who can make David Letterman go into the studio must have been someone of significant value to the world.

Norm's humor has truly enriched my life.

2:55 Sandler and especially Spade are looking at Chapelle and Letterman like they're full of it

18:25 norm found out how not to pay taxes, by loosing it

There's this really profound moment I noticed at the 13:12 mark, where it's almost as if Dave Chapelle realized through his laughter that Norm is no longer with us. Almost like during that thought a bittersweetness came over him, and how much Norm impacted his life. Just my interpretation, but I've dealt with some real loss in my life and I know that look from a mile away. It's a look that no matter what, that person you're talking about and laughing and reminiscing about is no longer with us. It's the type of thought that stops you in your tracks and makes you question existence itself, if only for a moment. It's kinda crazy because I remember when Norm died, not even a week later my brother passed away. I always feel like his death in an odd way, through proximity, will always be tied to that for me. RIP Norm. Truly a one of a kind comic genius.

When Dave talks about trying to get out of a movie when his dad died and how Norm cheered him up, I actually choked and teared up a bit. When Conan talks about Norm at 5:40 and mentions Mark Twain, I thought of Mark Twain's story about how to tell a story and his story about The Wounded Soldier. Norm was like that more than anyone I ever knew, and it got me reading Mark Twain, who was a literary genius. Norm was a genius as well.

What a wonderful way to spend 32 minutes. Pure gold listening to these legends talk about Norm.

Legend says Letterman is still asking how this would've played in front of an audience.

Norm out there cracking up angels now.

Norm was absolutely amazing. Hard to think of a better round table than this too. Great tribute. Sorry they lost their friend. Wish you all the best.

I'm convinced Norm had a mindset deeply entrenched in true stoicism.

Norm Macdonald and Chris Farley were the best at what they did. no one can replace them.

I still love him the most for his relentless trashing of OJ! He sacrificed his TV career for that and became a comedy icon!!

The legacy he left behind will forever be remembered as a man who loved what he did and who he impacted. David Cheppelle's testimony of how Norm comforted him as he was dealing with the loss of his dad gave a great insight into who Norm was. He will be missed.

This is truly beautiful!! Comedians from all walks of life talking about how much Norm impacted them!

miss him so much. in 2019/20 I spent weeks at a time in the Hospital with Leukemia. I would watch his Conan and Letterman stuff on repeat to cheer me up.

Norm’s a comedy legend! Admired and respected by other legends. God rest his soul 🙏

Norm is like an awesome uncle you wish you had.

sandlers “I lost it all” is a PERFECT impression. That’s one of those jokes that isn’t a joke but it’s funny because it’s norm

I love watching him on Conan. He was constantly throwing him under the bus. Swearing, being erratic, close to the bone jokes or slagging the other guests all to make Conan feel totally uncomfortable.

There is nothing "Hollywood" about Norm. He was a living legend. Rip