‘One of our first stars:’ Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa owner reflects on life, career of Norm Macdonald

By Mike Vlasveld

Posted Sep 15, 2021 05:55:00 PM.

Yuk Yuk's Ottawa owner Howard Wagman joins CityNews' The Sam Laprade Show to share his thoughts on Macdonald's passing and the memories he made with the Canadian comedy star.

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