Norm Macdonald Has a Show
Norm Macdonald Has a Show is an American web television talk show hosted by Norm Macdonald that premiered on September 14, 2018, on Netflix. The series is executive produced by Macdonald, Lori Jo Hoekstra, K.P. Anderson, and Daniel Kellison. Macdonald and Hoekstra also act as showrunners for the series.
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| Genre | Talk show |
| Directed by | Gene Bernard |
| Presented by | Norm Macdonald |
| Starring | Adam Eget |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 26–35 minutes |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | September 14, 2018 |
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| Related shows | Norm Macdonald Live |
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Production
On March 9, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The show is hosted by Norm Macdonald and accompanied by sidekick Adam Eget. Macdonald serves as showrunner alongside Lori Jo Hoekstra. Macdonald also executive produces the show with Hoekstra, K.P. Anderson, and Daniel Kellison. Macdonald's production company Anchor Spud Productions produces the series in association with Pygmy Wolf Productions and Lionsgate Television.[1][2][3][4][5] On August 21, 2018, it was announced that the series would premiere on September 14, 2018.[6][7]
They close each episode by singing a song which was originally sung by Wayne and Shuster at the end of their shows for CBC television.[8]
Episodes
| No. | Featured guest | Original release date |
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| 1 | "David Spade" | September 14, 2018 |
| 2 | "Drew Barrymore" | September 14, 2018 |
| 3 | "Judge Judy" | September 14, 2018 |
| 4 | "David Letterman" | September 14, 2018 |
| 5 | "Jane Fonda" | September 14, 2018 |
| 6 | "Chevy Chase" | September 14, 2018 |
| 7 | "M. Night Shyamalan" | September 14, 2018 |
| 8 | "Michael Keaton" | September 14, 2018 |
| 9 | "Billy Joe Shaver" | September 14, 2018 |
| 10 | "Lorne Michaels" | September 14, 2018 |
References
- Hipes, Patrick (March 9, 2018). "Norm Macdonald Talk Show Set At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Fox, Jesse David (March 9, 2018). "Norm Macdonald to Finally Make His Return to TV". Vulture. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Holloway, Daniel (March 9, 2018). "Norm Macdonald Talk Show Lands Netflix Series Order". Variety. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Sandberg, Bryn Elise (March 9, 2018). "Norm Macdonald Sets Netflix Talk Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Snierson, Dan (March 9, 2018). "Norm Macdonald to host Netflix talk show". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Petski, Denise (August 21, 2018). "'Norm MacDonald Has A Show' Gets Netflix Premiere Date; Drew Barrymore, David Spade Among Celebrity Guests". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- Littleton, Cynthia (August 21, 2018). "Netflix Takes Another Shot at Talk Format With 'Norm Macdonald Has a Show'". Variety. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- Fraser, Garnet (September 14, 2018). "Norm Macdonald's Netflix show is weirdly Canadian". Toronto Star. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
