Watch Sports Show with Norm Macdonald
- 2011
- 1 Season
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8.4 (726)
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald is a comedy tv show that premiered on Comedy Central in April 2011. It stars Norm MacDonald, a well-known comedian, as the host of the show. The series aired for only one season, consisting of eight episodes, and it tackled the latest sports news and events around the country. The show features a comedic approach to sports journalism, with Norm MacDonald delivering witty commentary on a range of topics, from the biggest sporting events to the quirky stories from around the leagues. The show also featured skits and sketches that parody some of the biggest names in sports, offering a unique perspective on sports news and entertainment. Sports Show with Norm Macdonald's format revolves around MacDonald presenting the latest sports news stories while sitting behind a desk. The show's opening monologue is hilarious, and it features Norm MacDonald typically delivering sarcastic takes on different sports events. The show's comedy sketches feature observations on the day's news rather than being typical sports sketches. Each episode had a recurring segment titled "Norm vs." and featured MacDonald's witty commentary on anything from the Kentucky Derby to the upcoming NFL draft. Sports Show with Norm Macdonald also had guests from the sports industry, including sports personalities and athletes such as Brewer Ryan Braun and basketball coach, Mark Jackson. The show's guests provided new perspectives on sports and their personal experiences in the realm of athletics. One of the show's highlights are the sketches that poke fun at some of the biggest names in sports. One of the most memorable sketches came during the show's second episode when Norm MacDonald enacted a skit parodying Tiger Woods' apology press conference. The sketch saw MacDonald offering an apology for various things like choking at mini-golf and farting in a sauna. It was the perfect example of how the show mixed humor with sports news updates, showing how even the biggest stories in sports can be prime targets for comedy. Sports Show with Norm Macdonald was not only entertaining but very informative when it came to the world of sports. For instance, the show covered out-of-the-box sports events, like the World Series of Yahtzee or the Pinewood Derby, that wouldn't usually be featured in traditional sports newscasts. These segments added to the show's uniqueness and helped to differentiate it from other sports shows. In terms of production, the show employed a simple set with Norm MacDonald presenting himself behind a desk. The simplicity of the set allowed the viewer to focus on the witty commentary rather than flashy graphics and effects, making it refreshing compared to sports shows with over-the-top sets. Sports Show with Norm Macdonald received positive reviews from critics upon its debut, who lauded MacDonald's unique style of comedy and gave reasons to look past the show's low-budget feel. The series finale aired in June 2011, with the show not being renewed for another season, leaving fans disappointed. Overall, Sports Show with Norm Macdonald is an entertaining twist on sports journalism. The show's signature style of parodying the latest sports news through humor and off-beat sketches stood out as a unique approach to the crowded world of sports entertainment. The show received praise from fans for being informative, iconic, and, most importantly, funny. Although it had a short run, it left an impact that will be remembered by sports and comedy fans for years to come.
