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Notorious disruptor Norm Macdonald crashes through Studio q

In a conversation from the q vault, Macdonald swings through studio to chat with then guest host Shad — and also to disagree about the highest form of art.

If you're a comedian, you really don't want to go on after Norm Macdonald.

The Canadian expat made a name for himself as the sardonic host of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live in the late 90s. Since then, Macdonald has attracted a loyal fanbase who list his irreverent talk show appearances, his cult hit Dirty Work, and his legendary roast of Bob Saget among reasons to love the comedian.

In a conversation from the q vault, Macdonald swings through studio q to chat with then guest host Shad — and also to disagree about the highest form of art.

Norm Macdonald says he doesn't see comedy as an art, but rather a craft. (Fabiola Carletti/CBC)
Comedian Norm Macdonald throws his support behind Shad as permanent host of Q. (Fabiola Carletti/Q)