Norm Macdonald delivers a killer stand-up set on his last "Late Show" appearance | David Letterman

1.3M views · 16K reactions | Norm Macdonald was famously fired from Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update in 1998 after his relentless O.J. Simpson jokes irked NBC executives. His unapologetic, sharp-witted style clashed with network pressures, leading to his abrupt exit. Fans and comedians rallied behind him, cementing his legacy as a fearless satirist. Macdonald later reflected on the firing as a badge of honor. | Historyinmemes | Facebook

📺On February 9, 1998 the sixth annual ESPY Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Just weeks before being fired from Saturday Night Live by O.J. Simpson’s longtime friend and NBC president Don Ohlmeyer, comedian Norm Macdonald delivered the best opening monologue in the history of the event. The late comedian promptly roasted unsuspecting athletes at the event. Whether the audience was laughing at a joke, contemplating where he was going, or cringing over where it landed, M