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THE FAKE NEWS (EE#23)
An e-zine for Norm Macdonald fans
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[ FROM THE EDITOR ]
Friends,
As many of you know, I recently put The Fake News up for
sale on eBay. It is a decision I did not arrive at easily. It's
just time to move on. It's not you. It's me, or something.
The Fake News has been a happy accident. I posted a small
web page as a rallying point for fans upset with Norm's
"Weekend Update" ouster back in January 1998. By the end
of the ordeal, I'd received such a enthusiastic response from
fans, that I decided to parlay the protest site into an online fan
magazine. Since then, the site has snowballed thanks to
continued support from readers like yourself. The problem
for me, is that the site has outgrown my desire, or ability to
maintain it at the level I feel fans have grown to expect.
Coverage that I used to enjoy putting together has become
more of a chore than an amusement.
Another consideration is financial. Last year, through a
poor choice in Web providers, I was saddled with a bill that
was five times the out-of-pocket budget I was comfortable
with. Once again, readers showed their support for me and
the website, and helped me recoup about a third of the budget
overrun. But the fact of the matter is, I'm not willing to put
additional funds into the magazine.
Another disappointment has been the complete lack of
cooperation from Norm's handlers. I can understand not
hearing from the man himself , as a website like mine
probably scares the crap out of him. But you'd think if
40,000 of Norm fans think enough of The Fake News to
visit each month, that his people could help out with
information, or even a pat on the back.
I remain hopeful that someone will pick up the torch and carry
The Fake News beyond March 1st. I can't adequately
express my thanks to each of you who have made the last
two years a remarkable experience. To all of you who've
helped out along the way. To all who've spread the good
news about the magazine. To everyone that sent a note of
thanks. To all those who made the Norm Forum a wacky
place. Heck, anyone who ever visited the magazine ...
THANK YOU!!! It's been fun -- to say the very least.
Yours in Macdonald,
Noel Gross
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[ NEWS ]
Feb. 16 (Late Show: Backstage) -- We all miss DAVE. He's
set to return Feb. 21, but in the meantime, Norm (filling in
for RICHARD SIMMONS) and DON RICKLES reflected
on their past Late Show appearances. The show was hosted
by veteran talker TOM SNYDER who came out of retirement
to help out Letterman. Unfortunately, we failed to tape the
appearance in its entirety -- what we can say is that Norm and
Tom got along famously. Tom lighting up when Our Hero
would reference Snyder's days on the old "Tomorrow"
show. Things got a little tense toward the show's end, when
during a mutual riff on the ThighMaster, Norm said he heard
Tom was the AssMaster ... to which a somewhat bitter
Snyder replied, "This ain't cable, kid."
o The ThighMaster clip
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/a/0216lateshow.ram
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Read more NEWS ...
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/news.shtml
[ APPEARANCES ]
o "One Night Stand" rerun on Feb. 24 (COM).*
o Norm's return to "SNL" repeats Feb. 26 (NBC).**
o Standup performance March 24 in Anaheim, CA. (TM).
o Standup performance March 31 in Atlanta, GA. (TICK).
* Available in archive.
** Unconfirmed.
[ NORM ]
This week ... No "Norm."
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Next week ... @ 9:30 ET ... Episode 28: "Norm vs. Fear" --
Famous movie lines will be incorporated into an episode
where each member of the gang is forced to confront his or
her greatest fear. If you've always wondered what it would
be like to attend a high-profile Hollywood Academy Awards
party, this could be your ticket! Pay attention as the cast uses
famous movie lines and familiar, classic and popular film
props throughout the show. The winner who identifies the
most movies that these lines and props are from will win a
Chevrolet Monte Carlo and a trip for two to Los Angeles; and
will receive VIP tickets to the infamous red carpet bleacher
seats outside at the Oscars. All this, and an invitation to
hobnob with the stars at the exclusive InStyle Magazine
Oscar party that night. (Prize does not include admittance to
the Academy Awards presentation.) Viewers can submit
entries either by visiting the web site at ABC.com, or by mail
to: "NORM" Movie Contest P.O. Box 8044 Westport, CT
06888 All entries must be received by March 10.
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"Norm" tapings are scheduled for March 3, 10 and 17. As of
presstime, tickets were still available for each date. If you're
going to be in the Burbank area, visit our friends at AUI and
snag some free tickets:
o Audiences Unlimited, Inc.
http://www.tvtickets.com
[ ARCHIVE ]
Despite our NEWS archive ... we still get this question,
"Why was Norm fired from SNL?" Well, even the question
is wrong. He was never fired. He was "reassigned" away
from the "Weekend Update" desk. It didn't make sense. But
TOM SHALES of The Washington Post laid it all out in near
black-and-white:
o Check out Shale's article from Jan. 14, 1998.
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/post.shtml
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Explore our extensive ARCHIVE ...
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/archive.shtml
[ LAUGHS ]
"This week in Washington, several prominent Democrats
joined Republicans in pleading with Attorney General
JANET RENO to investigate fundraising abuses. And also to
shave."
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"At a book signing in New York this week, FRED
GOLDMAN once again offered to forget the millions owed
to him by O.J. SIMPSON, if he would simply admit to the
Brentwood murders. A visibly annoyed O.J. responded,
'Why in the world would I do that, when I have no intention
of paying you anyway.' "
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MTV Spring Break: "While you're away on spring break,
you'll be meeting lots of new, exciting people. Nonetheless,
people are strangers. So, be sure to give them a FAKE
NAME. Or as I like to call it: an alias. Watch this. [Norm,
with volleyball in hand, talks to three bikini-clad babes.]
Hello, girls! I'm BUSTA RHYMES. You wanna play some
volleyball? [Girls act completely disinterested.] What's the
matter? You don't want to play volleyball with Busta
Rhymes?! What the hell's a matter with ya?! Well, I guess
he's not as popular with the ladies as I thought -- that Busta
Rhymes fella."
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Check out more LAUGHS ...
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/laughs.shtml
[ CONTEST ]
Our 27th Caption Contest is well underway. Get your entries
in by the Feb. 29th deadline (previously March 23rd) and
win a copy of one of our crappy, yet remarkably cool Norm
videos.
o Test your wit in the current contest.
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/contest.shtml
[ STORE ]
Come on into The Norm Store!! Thanks to our affiliations
with Amazon.com, CDNow.com and Reel.com ... we're
pleased to bring you, the Norm fan, the very best products.
There's also some search engines on the page. If you buy
stuff from any of these e-tailers, please consider beginning
your purchase at The Fake News ... when you do, the site
gets a small kickback.
o Buy Norm-related stuff online.
http://www.thefakenews.net/n/store.shtml
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