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Norm MacDonald (1959–2021) was a Canadian comedian celebrated for his dry wit, fearless honesty, and unmistakable delivery. Born in Quebec City, he rose from performing stand-up in Canadian clubs to becoming a beloved cast member on Saturday Night Live, where he gained fame as the anchor of Weekend Update. MacDonald’s humor often walked a daring line, favoring long, winding jokes and unexpected punchlines that rewarded careful listeners. Beyond SNL, he created and starred in his own sitcom, appeared in numerous films and late-night shows, and remained a stand-up purist to the end of his career. Revered by fellow comedians as a “comic’s comic,” Norm’s legacy is defined by his dedication to the craft and his refusal to compromise his unique voice. This pencil drawing by artist Greg Joens pays tribute to MacDonald’s singular presence and enduring influence on comedy.

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Joanie Holliday 7 hours ago

ALWAYS TERRIFIC WORK GREG. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF HIM BUT GREAT CURLEY HAIR..;););)

Artist Reply: Thanks, Joanie. I never paid too much attention to Norm Macdonald until he died recently. He was a regular on SNL (Saturday Night Live) a while back. I like his dry, deadpan humor... and his clean jokes.