Norm Macdonald Collection on Letterman, Part 1 of 5: The Early Years, 1990-95

I had spent an entire year depressed after I split with my ex and no longer lived with my son. He was my world and I could barely function. I spent that year rebuilding myself and consuming all things Norm in my downtime. His comedy was the greatest escape from my deep pain and kept me from doing anything stupid to myself. When he passed I wept. It’s weird how someone you’ve never met can have such a profound impact on your life, but his comedy was inadvertently an integral part of regaining myself. Thanks Norm. Your comedy is one the greatest things in this world and I am truly grateful for you and your life.

I just love how Norm has been calling it "the tv" since he started.

RIP Norm. This seems like the best place to start binging.

Norm was so incredibly good looking. He was absolutely beautiful and no one ever talked about that.

It's so cool to see Norm's confidence on stage growing over time. I also like how right behind his Canadian Farm Boy facade is the dark, twisted, vulgar genius we all love.

Norm passed away today. His comedy helped get me through a lot of tough times (and will continue to do so). RIP to one of my personal legends.

I miss Norm today, I’ll miss him tomorrow, but I’m glad this collection is here

“What are you, zero?” The earliest standup joke that I can remember, I heard this bit as a kid and it always stayed with me. Norm was a constant comedy presence my entire life

His second appearance on Letterman was my first time seeing him. When he finished with the Meadowlark Lemon bit, I remember thinking that I have found my favorite comedian. So sad to have him gone. Memory Eternal, Norm

holy hell this is such quality footage.

Thanks to the person who compiled all of this. You did a great job! There will never be another Norm.

34:45 I've never heard Letterman laugh that hard...nobody could make Letterman laugh like Norm, no one!!

Using the phrase "ya dirty dog" right from the start.

Devastatingly handsome, razor sharp wit, superior intelligence... what a loss for our society... why he was not an international superstar is beyond me... RIP, Norm.

Norm has this adorable little nervous habit of touching his stomach/chest with his hands. He's done it since the beginning and even in his most recent comedy specials, he still does it. It's utterly charming.

for some odd reason I find myself watching Norm Macdonald videos over and over again, and it never gets old. It keeps me laughing every time I watch.

What I absolutely love about Norm is that he is SO comfortable sitting back in the (his) pocket, and is happy to wait until (or if) you join him. And either is fine with him.

And the Giller prize goes to...Don Giller! Let's give a round of applause to the man who has preserved countless hours of hilarity for our amusement. Thanks, Don Giller.

Norm died of Leukemia. Best thing we can do now aside reprising our enjoyment of his work is donate what you can to the Leukemia foundation in his name. RIP to the Goat.

Ill be rewatching this collection RIP NORM ty Don