‘Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald’: Five Biggest Takeaways, From the SNL Firing to Concealing His Cancer Diagnosis

The Netflix film Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald, directed by Judd Apatow, utilizes an archival approach rather than traditional talking heads. The documentary explores the life of the Canadian comic, covering his writing for Roseanne and his acclaimed tenure hosting SNL’s Weekend Update. Key highlights include his deadpan delivery, his firing from SNL following his persistent ridicule of O.J. Simpson, and the details surrounding his decision to conceal his cancer diagnosis from the public.