Norm Macdonald’s Netflix talk show is a officially a go. The streaming service had given a 10-episode series order to Norm Macdonald has a Show. The series will feature Macdonald, sidekick Adam Eget, and a single celebrity guest each episode. Macdonald will executive producer, with David Letterman serving in an advisory role.
During an AMA session on Redditt in January, Macdonald revealed that he was in talks with Netflix to host his own series. A “Saturday Night Live” alum, Macdonald became known in recent years for his talk show guest appearances with hosts such as Letterman, Conan O’Brien, and Howard Stern, in which he would tell long-form jokes and stories.
The show is produced by Macdonald’s Anchor Spud Productions with Pygmy Wolf Productions and in association with Lionsgate Television. No premiere date has yet been set for Macdonald’s show. Lori Jo Hoekstra will executive produce and serve as co-showrunner. KP Anderson and Daniel Kellison will also serve as executive producers.
