Netflix Is A Daily Joke Anthony Jeselnik: A Joke About Norm Macdonald
Jan 31, 2026
Anthony Jeselnik, a dark one-liner comic known for deadpan shock, performs a bold Norm Macdonald bit. He recounts worshipping Norm, tense tapings on Last Comic Standing, a backstage prank plan, and a baffling on-air twist. Short, sharp storytelling and uncomfortable laughs drive the conversation.
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Hero Worship Turned Professional Opportunity
- Anthony Jeselnik describes meeting many famous people over 20 years but only truly cared about Norm MacDonald.
- He recounts worshipping Norm as a kid and finally getting to work with him years later.
Consistency Breaks Down Tension
- Working through conflict required persistent effort from Anthony while Norm initially resisted matching that effort.
- Their relationship improved only after consistent engagement across multiple episodes.
From On-Air Fights To Mutual Respect
- Anthony recounts eight episodes of Last Comic Standing with Norm that began with nightly fights and mutual dislike.
- He describes working hard to get along and how it took about four episodes for their relationship to click.