Episode 400
This episode of pplpod deep dives into a comprehensive overview of the life and career of Canadian comedian Norm Macdonald (1959–2021). The article details his early life and education before extensively covering his professional trajectory, including his influential time on Saturday Night Live as the Weekend Update anchor, his subsequent career in film and television, and his work as a talk show host and podcaster. Notably, the text addresses his controversial firing from SNL over his O.J. Simpson jokes, his personal life (including his religious views and struggles with gambling), and the illness and death from leukemia that he kept private. Finally, the source concludes with his legacy, including tributes from peers like David Letterman and Conan O'Brien, and a complete list of his professional works in comedy, television, film, and literature.
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