Judd Apatow On Piecing Together ‘Norm: The Tale Of Norm Macdonald’

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1. Forbes

   Judd Apatow On Piecing Together ‘Norm: The Tale Of Norm Macdonald’ ↗ (opens Forbes)

   Published Oct 15, 2026

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   Judd Apatow spent a year immersed in all things Norm Macdonald ahead of Friday’s Netflix release of Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald.

2. Variety

   ‘Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald’ Review: Judd Apatow’s Juicy and Haunting Portrait of a Comedy Star as Troubled as He Was Hilarious ↗ (opens Variety)

   Published Oct 15, 2026

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   At times, he had a streak of Andy Kaufman’s antisocial hostility in him, as if comedy was his way of testing both himself and the audience, seeing what they would accept, and seeing if he would be accepted.

3. The Hollywood Reporter

   ‘Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald’ Review: Judd Apatow’s Latest Comedy Doc Sends Viewers Down a Laugh-Filled Rabbit Hole ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

   Published Oct 16, 2026

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   The Netflix film skips traditional talking heads for a more archival approach to the 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Dirty Work' comedy legend.

4. New York Post

   Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Norm: The Tale Of Norm Macdonald’ On Netflix, More Of A Tribute To The Comedian Than A Straight Documentary ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Oct 16, 2026

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   As with his memoir, the late great comedian loved sharing his truth more than mere facts about himself.