The Bill Simmons Podcast RIP, Norm Macdonald. Plus, the McCourty Twins and Bill’s Favorite Actor, Jon Bernthal
Sep 15, 2021
Bill Simmons chats with Daniel Kellison, a close friend of the late Norm Macdonald, reminiscing about Norm's unique humor and legacy. Super Bowl champions Devin and Jason McCourty share their experiences of competing as brothers, their thoughts on iconic QBs, and their charity work for sickle cell awareness. Finally, actor Jon Bernthal discusses his roles in 'The Walking Dead' and 'The Punisher,' as well as his favorite sports movies, offering insights into his journey in Hollywood.
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Norm's comedic genius
- Bill Simmons reminisces about Norm Macdonald's comedic impact, from Weekend Update to "Dirty Work".
- He highlights Norm's deadpan style and ability to make him laugh, despite it being hard to do so.
Norm's Contrarian Nature
- Daniel Kellison recalls Norm's contrarian nature, citing his devout Christianity alongside his praise of Charles Manson.
- This unexpected juxtaposition exemplified Norm's comedic gift of delivering the unexpected.
Norm's OJ Jokes and SNL Firing
- Norm Macdonald's relentless OJ jokes on Weekend Update, despite NBC's discomfort, led to his firing.
- Don Ohlmeyer's friendship with OJ added to the tension.