Macdonald repeatedly ridiculed public figures such as Bob Dole, Marion Barry, Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and O. J. Simpson. Throughout Simpson's murder trial, Macdonald constantly pilloried the former football star, often heavily implying Simpson was guilty of the brutal slaying of his ex-wife Nicole and her friend Ronald Goldman. In the broadcast following Simpson's acquittal, Macdonald opened "Weekend Update" by saying: "Well, it is finally official: murder is legal in the state of California."[
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Oh, no. This is terrible. One of the comedy giants of this era. :-(
RIP, Norm.
2 posted on
09/14/2021 2:05:43 PM PDT by
fieldmarshaldj
(DEFEAT THE COUP D'ETAT BY THE STALINAZI DERP STATE !)
To: MarvinStinson
” In the broadcast following Simpson’s acquittal, Macdonald opened “Weekend Update” by saying: “Well, it is finally official: murder is legal in the state of California.””
Comedic gold...
3 posted on
09/14/2021 2:06:10 PM PDT by
EEGator
To: MarvinStinson
In early 1998, Don Ohlmeyer, president of NBC’s West Coast division, had Macdonald removed as “Weekend Update” anchor, citing a decline in ratings and a drop-off in quality. Macdonald was replaced by Colin Quinn at the “Weekend Update” desk beginning on the January 10, 1998 episode.
Macdonald and others believed that the true reason for his dismissal was his series of O. J. Simpson jokes during and after the trial, frequently calling him a murderer; Ohlmeyer was a good friend of Simpson and supported him during the proceedings.[18] After being removed from the role, Macdonald went on CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman and Howard Stern’s syndicated radio show. In both appearances, he accused Ohlmeyer of firing him for making jokes about Simpson.
The jokes were written primarily by Macdonald and longtime SNL writer Jim Downey, who was fired from SNL at the same time. Downey pointed out in an interview that Ohlmeyer threw a party for the jurors who acquitted Simpson.
To: MarvinStinson
SNL used to be funny, when Norm McDonald was part of the cast.
RIP.
5 posted on
09/14/2021 2:13:48 PM PDT by
adorno
To: MarvinStinson
I remember the name, but I don’t remember him. RIP.
6 posted on
09/14/2021 2:16:10 PM PDT by
Carriage Hill
(A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
To: MarvinStinson
Just damn!
I really liked him and his sardonic style.
I cannot believe he is dead so young!
RIP
7 posted on
09/14/2021 2:16:17 PM PDT by
freedumb2003
(The democrats have just replaced KKK with CRT. /Kevin McCarty 7/6/21)
To: MarvinStinson
Pretty messed up last week and this one aint showing signs of improvement.
14 posted on
09/14/2021 2:31:02 PM PDT by
Delta 21
(Get off your ass and earn it !)
To: MarvinStinson
Not my cup of tea but way to young, RIP Norm.
17 posted on
09/14/2021 2:33:09 PM PDT by
VTenigma
(The Democrat party is the party of the mathematically challenged )
To: MarvinStinson
One of the few comedians who could make me laugh. A lot of them give political lectures for applause.
23 posted on
09/14/2021 2:37:34 PM PDT by
ArcadeQuarters
(Remember the 2020 backstabbers. No more RINOs ever!)
To: MarvinStinson
Sorry to hear that. He was funny, unlike most of the present bums.
27 posted on
09/14/2021 2:41:43 PM PDT by
Huskrrrr
(Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: MarvinStinson
Norm was great.
RIP. We will miss him.
30 posted on
09/14/2021 2:47:05 PM PDT by
El Cid
(Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house...)
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32 posted on
09/14/2021 3:00:24 PM PDT by
Larry Lucido
(Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
To: MarvinStinson
MacDonald was a very funny and entertaining guy, and I am sorry for what he had to go through with cancer, and what his family has to deal with going forward. 61 is way too young. RIP, Norm, and sincere condolences to your family.
33 posted on
09/14/2021 3:08:21 PM PDT by
Ancesthntr
("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt, “The Weapon Shops of Isher”)
To: MarvinStinson
37 posted on
09/14/2021 3:19:50 PM PDT by
Albion Wilde
("Let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late." —Bob Dylan)
To: MarvinStinson
40 posted on
09/14/2021 3:33:28 PM PDT by
deek69
To: MarvinStinson
Wonder if he got the Vax. One of the side effects is lowered immunity to cancer.
41 posted on
09/14/2021 3:42:41 PM PDT by
bray
(Our patience is wearing thin Joe)
To: MarvinStinson
RIP Turd Ferguson.
42 posted on
09/14/2021 3:42:49 PM PDT by
Drew68
To: MarvinStinson
For anyone who only remembers him from Saturday Night Live, please YouTube his standup and his appearances on Conan and Dennis Miller and other shows. His absolute most hilarious and best work was anything after Saturday Night Live.
To: MarvinStinson
RIP, Norm. Keep reading the fake news in heaven.
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