'Tonight Show' Cancels Norm Macdonald Appearance Following Controversial Comments | THR News

'Tonight Show' Cancels Norm Macdonald Appearance Following Controversial Comments | THR News

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Norm MacDonald's appearance on NBC's Tonight Show was canceled due to controversial comments he made about the Me Too movement and his friends Roseanne Barr and Louis CK. His remarks drew significant backlash, leading him to apologize on Twitter. Despite the controversy, Netflix plans to proceed with his new show.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Norm MacDonald's appearance on NBC's Tonight Show canceled?

Technical difficulties at the studio

A personal decision by MacDonald

Because of comments he made in an interview

Due to scheduling conflicts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Norm MacDonald say about the Me Too movement?

He fully supported it

He had no opinion on it

He was glad it had slowed down a bit

He was happy it had gained momentum

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Norm MacDonald describe Roseanne Barr's state after her show's cancellation?

She was relieved

She was indifferent

She was broken and crying constantly

She was angry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Norm MacDonald's response to the backlash he received?

He ignored it

He defended his comments

He blamed the media

He apologized on Twitter

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision did Netflix make regarding Norm MacDonald's show?

They postponed it

They changed its format

They canceled it

They decided to move forward with it