Billy Crystal pays tribute to Robin Williams at the 66th Prime Time Emmy Awards 2014 following Sara Bareilles' moving In Memoriam performance. www.thedailybanter.com
Billy did an interview on the Nerdist podcast talking about Robin. He said in rehearsal he came out, saw the picture of Robin and broke. He was able to pull it together because he knew there were a lo t of people in the audience who needed comforting and wanted a chance to remember him.
His Comedy definitely was different. It wasn’t my cup of tea at all. I did not get his humor. Nanu Nanu ??? I saw him in concert and he was on the third joke and I was laughing at the first one. Too hard to keep up
He was such a special person, it was impossible to miss. It's amazing to me how many people were connected to him and therefore each other, it somehow brings us ALL closer together. It takes a truly miraculous human to do that. I'll always miss him and get choked up whenever I think of him.
That is how I imagined the spirit in the sky calling Robin in, taking him to a place where he will be free of pain. Like a child, forever free in a land of contentment.
It’s actually an edit. I’ve seen that comedy routine. The little kid is supposed to be his oldest kid, his son, who was a child then. The child says, “nah, f it.” I guess to be on youtube, the “f” had to be edited out.
Us too. Lost it. How many others are that deep and not afraid to show it? To make us think? To try to make others laugh? To help others? He did it all.
They actually cut the last two words that his son says, but I won't spoil it for you. If you love Robin and his humor, you'll really enjoy it. It was an HBO special from 1986.
It's been five years since we lost Robin, and even now I still cannot fathom the concept of this man who was truly one in a million. R.I.P. Robin Williams "O Captain, My Captain!"
Just watched the HBO documentary bout him and realized how insurmountable his accomplishments were.... and still are. :( Thank you for sharing your talent with us
Billy stated in a interviews that in rehearsal, he came out onto the stage to practice the speech , he first saw the picture of Robin and lost it. He knew that he needed to keep it together so he could get thru the speech. They were close friends. R I p Robin.
I'm totally amazed that Billy managed to keep it together. I would have been a complete mess. Very professional, classy and under control. I'm sure Robin was impressed. :)
you took the words and feelings right out of my mouth & heart. I got all teared up just watching this, ... like so many others. I know that Robin's friends were devastated, ... but I know they also understood that HE WANTED THAT EXIT. he wanted to bow out.
Billy admitted on The View that this tribute was "one of the most difficult things he ever had to do." But somewhere, way up high, I believe Robin is looking down and thinking:"Well done, my friend. I'm proud of you too. It was a privilege working with you and getting to know you..calling you my friend was an honor. "
Lisa Toner You should watch him speaking about it on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, really great bit. They tell some funny stories about him, and talk about Billy's tribute.
I really don't know how he did it. Those two were like brothers. I remember Billy was talking about William 1 time and William was overseas supporting the troops. And out of no where William calls Billy up and its 4am in cali and they talked for hrs. He remember everyone's birthdays too and send gifts. Sorry I've always been a big fan of Robin and Billy
@@michaelwachendorf2096 It reminds me about the speech that John Cleese gave at Graham Chapman's funeral. Cleese was there when Chapman passed away, but had to be led out of the room because he couldn't handle it. The speech that he gave at the funeral must have been so painful, and yet he turns it into the funniest funeral services I have ever seen.
My favorite thing that he did was voice the Genie in Aladdin! One of my 2 favorite Disney movies 🎬 He brightens up my day every time he sang Friend Like Me, but that moment when Aladdin sets him free, that's the BIGGEST thing to me, proving to all that Aladdin had a real heart. And watching this, all I can think is Genie, your free! Like many, I truly wish that I could have met him IRL 😔
I never took depression seriously until Robin took his own life. To see someone with an insane ability to bring joy to everyone, suffer is truly heartbreaking. I genuinely hope no one has to go through that. Thank you Robin for once again opening my eyes. You’re are sorely missed.
A friend. A father. A mentor. A comedian. An actor. A brother. A son. A guardian angel. A human being. It pains me to know that whilst he was struggling internally with his mental state, he still managed to bring a smile in people’s faces even if he wasn’t taking care of himself. People didn’t know he was struggling until he killed himself. His brilliant mind was his best friend but also his worst enemy. We need to look after one another.
He is deid in body yes but he lives on in our hearts, minds, and memories and there no 5 or 8 required. Have a great day stay safe a smile fir he lives on in you.
I live in Syria!! , during this bloody civil war .. your videos always made me laugh and forget RIP Robin , you will be missed by the entire planet .. what a legend from Syria
I was shocked about how he died, I never thought he would take his own life, and I think many of you feel the same way. His death taught me that behind a smile you think that he's okay, but when you look behind the smile, there were demons that he spent years fighting until he couldn't fight no more. He was from my dad's generation, but I grew up watching him. He was a kind, funny, and beautiful man. He will be one of those people who come along only once in a lifetime. Rest in peace Robin and give our love to your best friend Christopher Reeve. Smile my boy, it's sunrise.
Does anyone else think that was a perfect ending with him walking off stage god it was so touching. He was one of my favorite actors Rest in peace an thanks for the laughs an he will be remembered for years to come
Definitely made me cry. When an actor dies I usually don't cry but thjs one actually bring tears everytime I see any tribute. This is actually beautiful. The ending made me choke up. RIP ROBIN! you left us too soon!
The same feeling here. Watching this tribute brought back all I felt when I originally heard it. Tears.. Then I scroll down and see your profile and felt a little better.. SuperWhoLocked here.
Bangerang, Oh captain my captain, See you in Neverland. I had the sheer joy of meeting this wonderful man during my one & only extra work on his movie Man Of The Year. At the end of the night as when he was done shooting he came over, shook the hand, asked our names & how we were doing & tanking us. You could tell it was something he not only wanted to do but loved doing. I was totally thrilled on the bus ride home & is a moment I treasure even more now. Sadly my extra work ended after because of verbally abusive losers.
Fresh The very end was part of a mid 1980's HBO stand-up special Williams filmed called "Live At The Met" at the Metropolitan Opera House, NYC. The closing routine was Williams talking about looking into the future and parenting and mentoring his then-young son, Zachary. It's both touching and hilarious. Especially if you've ever been a parent but it's still great if not.
+Mike Shaffer I listened to it on my phone a few months back almost cried in the train, i hope when i have a kid in a few years it will learn english fast so him or her can listen to it as well a bit later in life.
my grandmother died when i was 11 and my mother commited suicide a month later due to her illnesses she had so i was in a very dark time of my life and i would watch robins stand up shows endlessly to help me cope with everything that had happen and at the time i didnt fully understand all the concepts he was going through at the time but i always laughed after i had heard he died and the way he did it broke a little piece of me like im sure it has tons of people and he will surely be missed by many and will always be remembered rip my friend i never got to meet you but you helped me more than words can describe
+ssisnake Yeah me too man, I have never met Robin, and I wish I had so badly, but I actually am utterly saddened he is not with us now. I grew up watching his movies, Flubber, Good Will Hunting, etc. Patch Adam's really hit home for me, too. He really was a hilarious guy, a beautiful man. He has a way with people that not very many other people do. I still, to a degree, think that he may have not fully understood how much of an impact he had on others around him. He certainly was a gift for the world. By the way, i'm sorry about your loss, man. May them rest in peace. I don't know what it's like to lose someone very close, but I know pushing through that kind of thing takes some extraordinary courage. From one fellow man to another, I wish you the absolute best. Keep on pushing forward, don't ever give up bro life is a challenge filled with obstacles approach them head on while going mach 4 with a smile on your face, and dominate them. Good on you, stay solid, my friend...
Sorry for what you had to go through. My Dad split and my mom was a paranoid schizophrenic. Lot's of f'd up childhood stories. I wanted to commit suicide at 8 years old. Just know you're not the only one out there that hurts. And thank you for sharing. Good luck.
You did too. I lost my mom and a month later my grandmother. Wasn't easy but watching his movies his funny ones. His serious rolls would make me cry so much. I'm sorry for you loss.
Robin Williams was able to bring tears to our eyes with joy,laughter and sadness. He was a gift to us while he was on this mortal World and now heaven is a better place with this man in it.
So many are filled with unknown pain (depression), yet they give to others in need. Robin. Williams was an actor, comic, and an humanitarian. RIP, May you have peace.
March 2023 and this still brings me to tears. Had he died because he was sick, it may have been easier to cope with, but the fact that this hilarious man, who made us all laugh, took his own life, is incomprehensible. How sad he must have been and how desperate he must have been to do such a thing. I hope he is at peace. 💜💜
When I heard the news, the first person who came to my mind was Billy Crystal. At the beginning you can tell his voice sort of breaking and then he managed to keep it together. It was difficult to him standing there and try to say something about his dearest friend. I miss Robin Williams, he was too good for this world, very talented and the funniest man on earth. #RIPGenie and YES! #WhatAConcept #Respect
I'm watching this six years later and thinking how badly we need Robin right now. Tears are literally streaming down my face for a man I never met but who I miss so badly. Robin Williams wasn't just a funny man, he was kind, compassionate, and a real mensch. The world needs more Robin Williams'. Unfortunately, there will only ever be one. Fortunately, he was here in our lifetime.
"welcome to iran, help me" I'm from iran and I still don't believe he's gone 😔 what a great man with such legendary talent One in 7 billion He never died in us
In the darkness at the end of that clip you could feel a large majority of people in the audience starting to cry, and that's what made me emotional, its a horrible thing that's happened, and it just shows they have heart.
Nope, the end got me, I never really cry over actors, people I never knew. But Robin was a freaken national treasure, he was warm, inviteing, funny yet kind. He was everybody's friend and when he talked it felt like he was talking straight to you, acting, comedy or in person. I don't care if I sound like a blubbering idiot, but this was hard. His works lifted my spirits when I felt down, he inspired me like no outher artist. I'm gonna miss him dearly, an I'm going to go cry now.
if you haven't got a tear from watching this, there's something wrong with you. I remember Billy Crystal's tweet after he got news of Robin's death, he tweeted 'no words.' he was speechless and grieving, and i commend him on the courage to give tribute to his fellow co-founder of Comic Relief, i wondered why didn't whoopi joined in, i guess, she's still grieving for robin, I miss you, Robin. All i have are your past shows, movies, and comedy specials to look at from time to time, but the comic world will be a bit less sunny without you.
I just watched a interview that Whoopi did with Billy Crystal on the View, 2 months after Robin Williams died. She could not get through the interview without pausing while talking about Robin Williams, I wonder if it was too difficult for do it, like you mentioned in your comment.
When a celebrity dies I think, "That's sad" and then I go about my day. When I heard about Robin's death I sat and cried. What a brilliant mind, equally talented at comedy and drama! He had a heart as big as the universe. When I see a reminder of him now, I give thanks for the way he made this world a better place.
Mrs. Doubtfire is my favorite comedy from the 1990s, if not my favorite comedy period. The line "I don't work with the males, 'cause I used to be one" always cracks me up.
Dan Orpeus He's seemingly under rated because there are simply no words strong enough to express how brilliant this man is. 4 months later and hearts all over the world still ache for you, Robin. RIP Genie.
***** You're not seeing it. It's like he was brighter and more brilliant than even his fame as most famous actor-comedian could convey. There really aren't words strong enough to express it but you can surely feel it.
***** that's kind of harsh isn't it? I'm not so sure he meant to "justify himself" as it is possible he really just admires RW. Are you getting off by bashing an innocent comment about a tragic loss of life? Strange
***** Yes, I agree. Playing the "Better Than" game is very irritating to others, never more so than when there is loss and deep emotions felt. People who make pronouncements that begin with, "It amazes me just how underrated [he/she] really is..." is a message that the speaker is highly aware and knowledgeable about some kind of Truth, thus better than (smarter, more sensitive, and oh so correct) those who are spoken to, who of COURSE don't Get It. As you stated, ".... in order to make themselves feel like only THEY appreciate something as much as it should be." -- yes, and that the rest of us are dolts. I've been known to make myself unpopular when I've chosen to respond to things like this -- because, yes, they ARE wrong, inaccurate, etc. -- usually by saying something like, "Goodness, you mean you've actually heard lots of 'underrating' about Robin Williams [or whoever]? Gee, almost everyone I've heard from over the past 35 years or so have loved and appreciated ..." yadda yadda yadda ... The Better Than dynamic in life is played out in so many ways, by so many people, since the time of cave-dwellers -- a way to lift oneself up, by putting others down.
To this day...thinking of Robin Williams brings me joy and sadness. Thank you Robin for putting a smile on my face when life was hard..if only we knew how you were doing deep down inside. We love you Robin
message for robin in heaven: robin no matter what the haters say you'll always be the greatest genie and the king of comedy to me...... I miss you Robin!
Robin was a force of nature, a raging id. We were so lucky to have had him. Forty years just wasn't enough. Six years later, I find myself laughing, then crying. Bravo, Billy. I don't know how you made it through that.
People that gave this a thumbs down, what is wrong with you? Robin Williams died! He was the king of comedy! How could you do that? Mr.williams was the best of the best. You have problems. Robin Williams. R.I.P
My theory - some might feel as though giving the video a thumbs up might in some way make others, or probably themselves, feel as though they're not approving the message of the video, but the fact that Robin Williams is gone. And doing a thumbs down would do the opposite - perhaps raging against the idea that he is gone. I sometimes experience that odd theory with certain videos - I did give this a thumbs up, but like with many things, it's not a simple black or white concept and I try to (not all the time, but often) consider why someone might do a certain thing that makes me angry or confused. Like the guy on the highway who seems in such a hurry for no apparent reason and flashes you before you even have a chance to move over (or maybe he ticks you of and you don't move over). Just because we don't know the reason, that doesn't mean there is none. Maybe he's on his way to a job interview for his dream job, and he got delayed by something he had no control over. Or maybe his wife is about to give birth and he's trying to get to the hospital in time. There are times like these when forgiving is the only good policy. Anger only begets more anger.
It's either called "an opinion" Or people who just wanted to get a reaction from people like you ...those who think they HAVE to respond and "defend the honor" of a celebrity. Congratulations, you gave them attention
What an incredible moment by Billy Crystal in honoring the late Robin Williams. I know that I will miss him because I have been his biggest fan since I was a teenager.
That last scene still breaks my heart. There have been celebrities, but there have been very few stars in the modern era of entertainment. He was and is one of those STARS that will shine forever.
It's still hard to talk about him in the past tense because he still is present because that is what he gave us, gifts. Every performance, every show, every movie, every word whether to laugh or to think or to do nothing but just listen. He had so much energy that it's still living and will be for a long long time.
I still cry everytime I watch this. After all these years I miss Robin everyday and I usually I don't even remember famous people's deaths, but this one hit me right on the heart :(...
The best way that people like Robin can live on is this . . . everytime we have an opportunity to share our humanity through laughter with someone, remember that even if it's difficult to do . . . Robin did it all the time, EVEN when he was in his darkest place.
Those who are filled with sadness, are the best at making you feel at your best. Even if they can't do that for themselves. Rest in peace Robin Williams, you'll stay in the hearts of many.
They were truly best, close friends. It took A LOT of inner strength to do this, but I know how badly he wanted to honor his brother-performer friend. A beautiful and touching tribute. Yes. I shed a tear at the ending. We all did.
