There is more talent in that 20 mins than in a years worth of comedy specials nowadays..that guy was just insane..nobody can compete with Williams in terms of improv..nobody
Johnny always has a special knack for treating his guests right. It's his name on the show but when a guest comes on Johnny leads the guest and does not take over. The last one to do this was Conan. And both of them had the greatest sidekicks. Ed & Andy knew how to help out when help is needed and do it without making the host look bad.
Philip Seymour Hoffman's death is another one that still gets to me, and he died in 2014. Another life, gone too soon. I loved his projects & always looked forward to finding our what he would choose next. When he died, I just couldn't believe there would be no more. Theae people are human after all, aren't they? And we miss them, perhaps far more than they could understand.
Carson was such an incredible host - didn't mind letting special guests steal the spotlight and run with it. Johnny was a great listener, and gave the conversation room to breathe. What a unique talent. And Robin Williams- the hero of my life. I wrote Mr. Williams a fan letter when I was in second grade, and got a signed Mork poster in return which I cherished for years.
I never appreciated Carson until I saw him play straight man to three totally different styles of comedy in short order. I usually found his monologues predictable and dull, but he was brilliant at playing to his guests' strengths.
Seems manic folks have that ability. Odd thing about Robin was his mania moments were dominate. I can't imagine his lows. Back in the late 70's, during his Mork and Mindy run, he released some stand up LP's, as he began to loath his Mork character. I was a boy but remember there was a darkness of subject of New York and now see it for what it was. RIP RW
Watching Robin Williams 1st appearance on Carson is one of comedy's funniest moments in television history. He was a comic genius and he is badly missed R.I.P.
I was in saigon, Vietnam about a month after he died. I was in a restaurant and they had tv's around the place and there was what appeared to be a news program on and his picture came up and they were obviously talking about his death. The whole place got quiet and everyone was watching and listening to it. He was/ is loved in Vietnam because of how he helped portray the vietnamese way of life in Good Morning. They all told me they appreciated the accuracy in how the movie portrayed their culture. They really see him as a hero. I was very surprised by this.
@@jake8855 Saigon most certainly exists, and it's one of the constituent parts of Ho Chi Minh City. People in the southern part of Vietnam almost always refer to the entire city as Saigon rather than as Ho Chi Minh City.
@@williamwolf2844 Wow, what a worldly little man you are. Thanks for editing down your original comment that had all the accusations of pedantry and statistics about Vietnam's population. You don't wanna look like a whiny douche, I presume. Hahaha. It's HCM City now, get over it.
I had the privilege of getting to know Robin for several years and he was was one of the most incredible, talented and absolutely sincere persons to ever walk this Earth. Yes, he was funny as any comedian ever was... but he was also a guy that would stop anything he was doing to help another person (anybody) at the drop of a hat. That's what makes him so special to me.
@@anjelica024 I design games and Robin was a very hard-core gamer. I met him first at E3 (game convention) and then many times after. One year we were at lunch, I had to give a demo of a new game and just casually asked if he would give the demo. He didn't hesitate and said yes. Any other Hollywood celebrity would require you talk to their agent or lawyer and spend weeks negotiating over it. But Robin was the kind of guy that didn't think that way. 20 minutes later he was onstage giving the demo simply because I asked him to. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V5TXEUiR1Xk.html
Johnny was so much more than most people know. He sang with the Rat Pack in St Louis where he was hosting a huge fund raising event. You can Google it, it's in black and white with him, Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.
@@sickofthestupid1067 Jay Leno???? Really?? I don't care about Jimmy Fallon, he is ok, but you still had/have Conan who was suppose to take over the show - plus Dave Letterman at the time time and now Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert. *Google why do comedians dislike Jay Leno.* By the way Johnny Carson and Dave Letterman were very good friends.
The way he turned around when he was out on the floor to see if Carson wanted him back in the chair, and he got the 'go ahead' from Johnny to continue--that showed how much respect he had for Johnny. Williams was a rare comic genius.
@@sparky010201 Johnny let Robin "take over the show" but there were probably 2 or 3 acts back in the "Green Room" waiting for their turn. When Robin Williams was on a roll, nobody seemed to want to cut him off. His act was just infectious; what a loss...
Robin Williams was probably the most spontaneous comedian that ever lived. His comedic energy was beyond anyone can handle, so the only way to handle his energy is to laugh it off, I mean, laugh it out loud. I'm still in disbelief really.
True. Funny, though, how he was talking about Johnathan Winters in this appearance; It made me realize that Winters was probably the closest thing to Robin, improv comedy wise. They are the only 2 comedians I know of who could go off like they did, non-stop, jumping from one bit to another.
Robin loved Jonathan Winters immensely and understood his comedic brilliance and his mind since they were so much alike. Robin was so gentle and sensitive to those in pain and misunderstood by the world.
I remember almost ten years ago, Robin gave a sweet and endearing tribute to Jonathan Winters at the Emmys in an in-memoriam segment; less than a year later, Billy Crystal gave a sweet and endearing tribute to Robin 😢❤
Robin was fearless. He had an incredible way to control his audience. He was an amazing talent. He had that crowd following his every word. From dead quiet to roaring laughter.
@@lisa-linb4190 I can't really imagine an example. Dunno, maybe because I wouldn't seek it out deliberately. I just remember a Buster Keaton movie I enjoyed greatly.
Johnny Carson was, is, and always will be the King of Tonight’s Show. He recognized and allowed talents (like the equally great Robin William here) to shine and captivate the audience while being quick-witted and worldly himself.
You don’t often see Johnny riffing off his guests that much. You can see how much he enjoyed and respected Robin’s genius improv, fed off his energy. Miss both these guys so much!
Robin must have had to take a nap after every performance he did on Carson. High energy from start to finish. Somewhere in heaven Robins killing it with Carson. Two legends sorely missed.
Yip! Just imagine the heavenly souls dining with Carson, Williams, Pryor, Dangerfield, Rickles, Hope, Gittfried altogether. Laugh fest at its finest!!! ❤
I love how Johnny just unleashes his guests and lets them have the segment. He'll just be there to be someone they could bounce off or to move the segment along. This segment definitely went off the rails, but he just let Robin Williams do his thing and it made this really timeless. Here we are years after and we are still enjoying this bit.
Those trying to point fingers at drugs are too stupid and blind to see true God given talent. Rare and His gift was born inside of his deepest most being and to attribute this gift to something as mindless and destructive as cocaine is a profound insult to Robin, his talent and everyone who loves him because he is from every part of himself a brilliant unique and most uplifting, selfless gift to mankind.
Demonstrates so clearly how cocaine in those person's has only contributed to their stupidity and lack of a brain that requires some artificial stimulation to be able to appear to function as a semi human being. And sadly that's the best they can do. Keep your assinine remarks to yourself where they belong
@@viwilton117 Your reply is pretty funny. I don't think anybody said the cocaine was a bad thing or that's the only reason he was funny, but there's no denying that he was using a lot in those days and that affected how he acted.
Robin's IQ was rumored to be 140. He could have been anything he wanted; an engineer, a scientist, anything, but he chose comedy, and the world was all the better for it. Follow your passion kids.
Those jobs would have shackled his genius. I know a lot of people say highly intelligent people can do whatever they want, but the truth is, they can't. And I say that lovingly. It becomes a blessing and a curse.
Robin Williams and Johnny Carson. The funny man and the consummate straight man, two legends making history for twenty minutes straight. I miss both of them. They were truly top of their class. Rest In Peace Robin and Johnny. And thank for the many years of brilliance.
There has not been, or will ever be, another such as this comic genius. His kindness for other people was as profound as his immense talent. How grateful are we that he touched the lives of so many people. 🙏❤️
Makes me laugh, and cry at the same time to realize that none of these people are still alive, and even more so because Robin ended in such pain after bringing so much to so many.
He was funny because of the coke abuse, he started slipping mentally and getting depressed many years after he stopped doing coke. Basically, coke was his beginning and ending. Don't do drugs... Years later, your brain catches up to the damage already done. 😐
Comedic timing and free flow improvisation, doesn't get any better than that. An absolute genius of comedy. Definitely missing his gifts to the acting and stand up world. 🥰❤
I miss Robin so much. People say you can't really miss someone you didn't even know personally. But the truth is that none of the deceased relatives left such a feeling of emptiness in the heart. Yes, time passes, but I remember Robin just as often. His voice sounds in my head and sometimes helps to overcome the darkest moments. He still saves🤍
Johnny's best guest. You can see the progression of their friendship. He let him do what he wanted because he absolutely knew what Robin was capable of, of making audience to forget all the routine and hardships. The genius! Rest in Peace both.
Two of the biggest icons there will ever be in television. Johnny launched so many careers. He didn't have his people go out to look for new talent, he actually went out himself and invited comedians to be on his show. I've never heard of anyone else ever doing that. You ask any comedian of the 70s or 80s where their career really took off and the will say it was after a Tonight Show appearance.There will never been another Johnny Carson.
When Johnny did his farewell shows that last week in 1992, he had on Robin and Bette Midler as his last guests. With Bette Midler singing Sinatra's "One More For My Baby" to Johnny, and Robin being Robin, it was absolutely one of TV's greatest moments, a legendary show- and Johnny at his best.
Every night was Johnny night for me. Cool, class, comedian, who put the news of the day in right order so we could sleep with a smile. Those were the "Here's Johnny" days.
Billy Crystal's Tribute to Robin Willams in 2014 told us what Robin was like even when he wasn't on stage. Robin cared about people even if he didn't know them. He Loved his family as well as he did everyone else. We will never see anyone like Robin again. Rest in Peace Robin, our planet misses you.
Yeah , gut did have real friends , can you imagine being at luch with Robin Williams and four or five other people . do you really think that the other 4 or 5 could get a word in edge wise . As witty , bright and great actor that he was he was not a balanced individual . He makes me tired watching him go on and on like no body else is in the room .. sorry fans !!
When Robin died I realized that some of the funniest people out there are some of the saddest, and struggle horribly with depression. I feel his pain. Some of us can cover it up with humor and some of us can't.
@@rickmorgan1441 I knew when I was 8 years old I wanted to do comedy and I still do it today some 50 years later. Do you know what reindeer do on the weekend for fun ? They go out snd blow a few bucks... Merry Christmas
@@treefrog0826 lol . hilarious! your ''calling'' is a healthy one and beneficial to others. some callings are the opposite. I've got this ''calling'' or compulsion to gamble, but i never give into it. thank God. Thanks mate, same to you and all your significant people Merry Christmas!
not talent... he was a full mature carefully crafted artist and comedian. a talent is someone who aspires.... Williams had left talent behind when he was 8 year old.
Johnny truly loved this guy. Everybody loved Robin but you can see a long relationship between these two geniuses starting to emerge. Rest in peace both 👏👏👏
Two giants of comedy, each unique, like no other. I'd forgotten what a colossal talent Robin Williams was and is. And Johnny Carson always instinctively knew how to let his guests shine. Both are sorely missed.
I was on my morning walk at the river when I heard robin was gone 😪💔 I got back to my car and just sat there and cried, he brought so much laughter & joy to everyone. It's strange when you don't personally know someone, like an entertainer or an athlete and it can still affect you. 🙁 Rest peacefully robin 💙 🕊️ 💙 🕊️ 💙 🕊️ 💙
That´s because you can identify with someone. You needn´t know them personally in order to build a certain type of bond. But it works both ways...positive or negative. Robin brought much joy to people. I don´t know why, but somehow I feel that he was lonely. Like it so often is with a genius...
The Tonight With Johnny Carson: )Was the last of the best nighttime talk shows. Robin Williams was like a robin bird: Johnny would just let him go and take everyone with him: Where eventually everyone would come back down: ) Saying we got our money's worth. Missing all who and that lit up the night; Looking forward to meeting them all in Heaven.
He was absolutely the most talented actor in my lifetime. I’m 68 and his ability to be impromptu and do silly things was wonderful but his performance in Dead Poet’s Society was simply stellar. There’s another movie I can’t remember right now that also impressed me to tears. I have migraine hangover so can’t think right now. Oh, Mrs Doubtfire was so hilarious but also he played the parts where he wasn’t allowed to see his children so poignantly. His heart always came through his comedy. Just never was nor will be another like Robin Williams. RIP dear man.
@@Denots208 The Fisher King is my favourite as well...Robin did an absolutely incredible job in that role and can't imagine anyone else that could have played it but him.
The bloke was really shy, comedy his escape from reality. A very sad day when he could cope no more, the daily pressure and with what was to come, too much for him. R.I.P Mr Williams, loved and missed by all. 😢
I just love this man. These appearances he made on the countless talk shows throughout his whole career were my favorite thing to watch. I was always excited to hear he was a guest somewhere and I'd just laugh my arse off. He helped me feel happy and good and free from anxiety and depression. I hate that he has left us but I treasure him always and am so thankful of all the material he left behind to keep us entertained for the rest of our lives! ❤
I have watched hours of Robin Williams, the greatest comedy talent ever. I cannot recall if he ever repeated any lines, they were all on the spur of the moment
