The late Norm MacDonald was fired from SNL for jokes about O.J. Simpson

Conan O'Brien praises late Norm Macdonald for O.J. Simpson jokes that got him fired from 'SNL' He said late comedian's comedy was "brilliant" when he ripped Simpson mercilessly on "SNL" He said the late comic's comedy had a lasting impact on the late actor's career.

Conan O'Brien recalls NBC network chief who was 'tight with OJ' that fired Norm MacDonald. MacDonald got fired from SNL's "Weekend Update" for mocking the former NFL star. The late comic got fired for mocking O.J. Simpson for mocking him.