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THE FAKE NEWS (EE#1)
An e-zine for Norm Macdonald fans
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[ FROM THE EDITOR ]
Welcome to the first Email Edition of "The Fake News." I hope
you'll find it entertaining and a good resource for making the
most of the magazine.
This should be a fun week for fans, with the debut of "The
Norm Show" on Wednesday ... and a whole slew of talk-show
appearances scheduled. Regrettably, we requested an interview
with the man himself, but as of late ABC publists haven't
entirely helpful -- or even courteous.
VIP lists for the remaining "TNS" tapings are booked.
Audiences Unlimited's STEVE SHEETS asks that we remind
everyone general admission seating may remain for April 1, 9,
16. Hopefully, those who could took advantage of AUI's
generous offer to provide priority seating for our readers.
A number of you have written requesting copies of our
somewhat crappy, yet very cool Norm videos. Should your wit
fail you in the Caption Contest, you can earn your copy by
helping out. Specifically, there are a number of appearances that
need transcription for our archive. Write if you're interested.
Thanks for your continued support. -N!
[ NEWS ]
March 14 (The Fake News) -- Here's a chance to make some
"Name That Tune" dough off your friends. Canadian
troubadours DOUG AND THE SLUGS have landed their song
"Too Bad" as "The Norm Show" theme. First released as a
single in 1980, the song is available on two of the band's CDs:
Cognac & Bologna and Slugcology 101: A Decade of Doug and
the Slugs (Both of which may be purchased at the band's site.)
o Listen to clip from "Too Bad."
http:/www.thefakenews.net/n/a/TNS_toobad.ram
o Visit Doug and the Slugs on the web.
http://www.dougandtheslugs.com
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March 10 (The Fake News) -- If yours was among the estimated
33 million households who listened to MONICA LEWINSKY
explain how "sensual" she is, chances are you saw a promo for
"The Norm Show," assuming you weren't busy yakking your
guts out. The spot was one of several in ABC's current rotation
touting Norm's return to network television. But, wait, there's
more. The official "TNS" website rolled out this week offering
fans exclusive (which means, "Steal this stuff and we'll sue
your butt!") cast photos and bios -- plus, a brief interview with
the show's principals. Readers of Rolling Stone can even clip
Norm's likeness from an advertisement and make their very
own (almost life size) Norm Macdonald mask. Assuming one
would want to do such a thing. Similar ads are running
elsewhere. As the March 24 premiere nears, no doubt Norm
will begin hitting the talk show circuit. But, until then, kudos to
ABC's marketing folks.
o View Promo 1: The Norm Song.
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/v/TNSpromo_song.ram
o View Promo 2: Screwed up.
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/v/TNSpromo_screw.ram
o View Promo 3: Wiener dog.
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/v/TNSpromo_weiner.ram
o View Promo 4: Chimps.
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/v/TNSpromo_chimp.ram
o Visit the official "The Norm Show" website.
http://www.abc.go.com/primetime/norm_show/
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Update: (AP) -- GEORGE JONES walked out of a hospital
Friday, 13 days after a near-fatal crash. A half-pint of vodka
described as less than half-full was found under the passenger's
seat of Jones' vehicle. EVELYN SHRIVER, a close friend of
Jones and president of Asylum's Records Nashville office, said
Jones' family will fight any effort to turn over his hospital
records, which include a blood-alcohol test.
[ APPEARANCES ]
o Profile in March 26 issue of Entertainment Weekly.
o "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on Tuesday (COM).*
o "Live! with Regis & Kathie Lee" on Tuesday (SYN).**
o "Total Request Live" on Wednesday (MTV).
o "The Norm Show" joins ABC's lineup on Wednesday.
o "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" on Friday (NBC).
o "One Night Stand" rerun on April 17, 27 (COM).
* Not confirmed.
** TOM GREEN also scheduled.
[ ARCHIVE ]
Thanks to the generosity of MATT HERBERT, the pants-less
guy, we're pleased to bring you some of Norm's funniest
moments with CONAN O'BRIEN. This week ...
o "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," November 1995
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/1195conan.html
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The early word isn't good for "The Norm Show." Many of the
nation's television critics had a sneak peat at the pilot way back
in January and not one heralded its greatness then. But as
reviews begin to trickle in, we'll post them as we did for "Dirty
Work." We want as many as possible, so if you see a review
send us the URL, or ask for our fax number.
o Reviews of "The Norm Show"
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/critics2.html
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Norm and LAURIE METCALF chat with The Toronto Star
about working together on their "dryly hilarious" sitcom.
o Anything by Norm-al
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/tstar.html
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Norm had a brief question and answer session with the folks at
"E! Online" this week. Read his thoughts on the current "SNL"
gang and where his sitcom is coming from ...
o E! Online Q&A
http://www.eonline.com/Hot/Qa/Macdonald/interview2.html
[ LAUGHS ]
"A person who suffers two sharp, powerful blows to the head
within a short period of time can suffer brain damage or even
die, according to a new study in the medical journal, 'DUH!' "
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"A London tabloid published the first exclusive pictures of
MICHAEL JACKSON's baby, secretly taken by a guest at the
King of Pop's Neverland Ranch. Upon seeing the pictures,
Michael said, 'This is not my baby,' then quickly added, 'I'm
not saying he isn't hot, it's just not my kid.' "
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As BOB DOLE: "Now you wait just one minute, HOWARD
STERN. The only thing that's limp is this arm here. That's
right. When it comes to dirty, shameful sex, I have just as much
as anyone ... Bob Dole's a man who appreciates a good
three-input woman ... "
[ CONTEST ]
The Caption Contest wraps up Tuesday night. So, make certain
to get those witty captions submitted in time. The winner and
honorable mentions will be announced on Wednesday.
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