Bob Newhart: “He was an original. When I watched young comics on the early comedy TV shows, like The Improv or Catch a Rising Star, I’d study each comic’s style and think, oh yeah, he’s doing Leno…or he’s doing Letterman…or he’s doing Rickles. When Norm came on, I said he’s not doing anybody…He’s one of the few people who could successfully write comedy material for me…which he did on Saturday Night Live. Norm’s passing is a terrible loss.”
David Spade: “Last show I did with Norm. Non stop laughing with these 2 guys as you can imagine. Would never think it was the last time I’d see him. The comedy world took a huge hit today.”
Kevin Nealon: “I was absolutely shocked and saddened to hear of Norm MacDonald’s passing this morning. He was, without a doubt, one of a kind. So clever, daring, well-read and smart as a whip. His comedy was brilliant and at times biting. We all loved him on SNL‘s Weekend Update and I don’t actually think he ever got credit for coining the phrase, ‘Fake News.’ Norm and I often toured doing stand-up and occasionally golfed together. A few years ago we took a road trip to Palm Springs and he insisted on blasting Johnny Cash tunes the entire way, windows down with his bare foot dangling out. Luckily I was driving. Thank you for your unique brilliance and charm, Norm. I miss you already.#ripnorm #ripnormmacdonald #snl #billymadison.”
