In a world where everyone shares endless content, one of the most thoughtful performers in the world left so few real candid interviews. Thanks to Mr Maron for this gem. It will live on forever, long after you and I are gone.
Damn Marc…it must be an indescribable feeling to recall making a great like Williams involuntarily belly laugh a number of times in casual conversation…
@@pedrolopes3377 actually according to his daughter they misdiagnosed him and put him on the wrong medication that caused him to get incredibly depressed.
Great to hear Robin’s voice, really miss him here in the Bay Area as I used to see him at the bike shop in Marin. Fucking killer interview, Thank God we have these things to remember him by, well done Marc!
This is a great interview, and it's because of the format. With no one there but the two of them, it becomes a conversation. I saw an episode of "Inside the Actors' Studio" with Williams, and it became unwatchable, because in front of an audience, he couldn't switch off "the performer" for more than a few seconds at a time, and it was so manic, and became such a circus, that any kind of a real conversation was impossible. All that is fine if you buy a ticket to a stand-up show; if you want to learn something, or have a discussion of any depth, it's no good. And Williams was someone worth having that discussion with. Maron did it right.
Williams on a talk show was insufferable. Same schtick every time and the host laughing his ass off because he felt he had to. Williams was a great talent as an actor and seems like he was a wonderful guy, but I always cringe when I hear people talk about his comic "genius." I just never found him funny. Would have loved to see what he could have done as an actor into his 70s and older.
G Heller I think you’ll find that not many people hold that opinion. There’s a reason his stand up specials and most of his talk show appearances are adored. Of course there are awkward appearances where the host has no time to talk, but watch Robin on Carson and Ferguson’s shows to see his genius, especially in his insanely sharp political jokes. It’s quite obvious that most hosts weren’t laughing because “they felt they had to” and neither were the audiences. Robin’s comedy was genuine and so were the reactions to it. If you really need evidence, watch him on Craig Ferguson’s show and try to tell me that’s not funny (and it’s that much better because Craig was actually able to keep up with Robin). But if you don’t even like his comedy after seeing his stand up specials, maybe it’s his manic style that’s not for you. Regardless, even if you remove his style from the equation, the razor sharp intelligence of his comedy alone is what makes him truly one of the greats.
Good Will Hunting, What Dreams May Come, Dead Poets Society literally all had some kind of significant impact on my life at various stages. Amazing movies and amazing acting. What did they all have in common? Robin. What a loss. I will forever be grateful for your movies and comedy. You brought joy and thought to my life. Thank you. #RIP
I loved this interview, but also teared up listening to him laugh. As another person said, the only celebrity death I’ve cared about…still sad he’s gone. What a treasure
So grateful to Marc Maron for doing this - I miss Robin Williams so much, from 1st seeing him in the UK on Laverne and Shirley, to Mork and Mindy and then exploding over here - then going back into his retrospective. Thank you Marc for this.
Thanks for this; such an honest loving-capable guy Robin, I may never get tired of hearing newly disclosed interviews, may there be many more of him - great experiences, and stories of others' too.
A large part of my soul was lost along with him, and so much happiness along with it. My cup became shallower and frequently overflows now. R.I.P, thank you for the joy I had in youth.
💙Huge gratitude💙 to whoever over on RU-vid commented (on a different RW interview) that this was the best ever interview with the man. Thoughtful, wide-ranging, tugs at the heartstrings. Approaching ten years gone, this August…Thanks, Mr. Maron.
Marrrrc, you are an amazing man, shaping a new world, helping us hear the best and most real of these interesting people. You are so willing to make it happen! Thank you.
To paraphrase Don McLean's classic song..."But I could have told you, Robin this world was never meant, for one as beautiful as you..." Nanoo nanoo Robin.RIP
This is the only really good interview with RW I have ever heard. He is not being an on stage energy vortex, but a calm, charming adult. Maybe this is because he is clean and still healthy, and also because he's not in front of hundreds of people, freaking out on coke and alcohol. He may be most remembered for his acting. RIP
Garp, Awakenings, Moscow, Doubtfire, Hunting, Dead Poets, One Hour Photo, Fisher King, even Night at the Museum, brought such empathy and sincerity to his roles. He really was a tremendous actor and could bring such emotion with his portrayals. At the same time, as he emerged on the scene as a stand-up comic, he was a force of nature...literally lightning in a bottle! He seemed to overcome addiction, depression and heart disease for the most part, but Lewy Body Dementia proved a burden that exceeded his grasp...
Williams is also on the way down here -- third wife Susan Schneider described his symptoms (anxiety, indigestion, insomnia, tremors) as early as 2012-2013. He was being prescribed anti-psychotic meds (for uncontrollable 'attacks') while filming Night at the Museum 3. I agree that his later conversations are deeper (and in some ways 'darker') than the lighter quippy happy-go-lucky stuff of the 1980s and 1990s.
@@sskoog So RW was already suffering from his illness. Maybe symptoms were manageable, maybe this interview was on a good day. I just really appreciated getting to meet RW for the first time in 40 years.
I do agree -- he has a couple more, like back when he was promoting Jakob the Liar -- but the majority of Williams' on-camera discussions are far from 'deep' or 'serious.' Nice to see them when they crop up.
Idk bcz I loved this man but I've heard ppl that aren't fans describe him as just *mentally ill.* This interview clearly puts that to rest, imo. BUT, sometimes he was exhausting just to listen to. I can't always keep up with him. I want to say *wait! wait! What was that again?* maybe that's part of why they don't *get* this lovely man. My guess.
The travelogue in the intro, yes sadly the GG bridge has many jumpers every year...my grandfather lived around the corner from the house where Robin spent his final moments...used to walk by there alot✌Robin
52:21 is kind of eery to listen to him talking about the one time he had a suicidal thought and then quickly snapped out of it and said to himself that he didn't have the balls to go through with it (killing himself). Somehow, only four years later, he did find that courage. But up until then, by his own admission, he had never entertained that thought and could list all of these blessings he was grateful for; it was clear that he'd had a really good life and he was aware of it and he hadn't been suffering from debilitating depression for years and years like some people seem to think. It was only like the last two years of his life that stuff started gradually becoming unbearable. It's crazy how quickly things can change for a person.
Yeah, people over-dramatize these things. They do the same with Norm. Norm didn't actually know he was going to die until the last year or two. His cancer was actually in remission or laying low most of the 9 years.
This is better than his standup. I've watched specials across the decades - and this - isn't peformative. It's real. It's peer-to-peer - and that to me is far more interesting, and when he breaks away it's not 'on' or 'zany' it's real(ly) funny. It'd be interesting to think what would have happened if he got less 'him' and (in spite of what illness he was going into) do just 'let go' and be onstage ... just - real.
Mrs. Doubtfire is my absolute favorite work of Robin's. I KNEW HE WASN'T SUICIDAL! The world could certainly use a little of your humour right now, and is not a better place without you. You will be forever loved and greatly missed. RIP Robin 💞
Maybe it was the straw that broke the camels back. You're not young anymore. Life wears you down. Then you....just. can't. take. it. anymore....not one more. day....not one more minute even.....
It isn't. Suicide rate is highest in elderly. Bc of loved ones dying and the fact that when you're young you can convince yourself there's time for things to get better.
New Yorker living in Asia - at 43.35, Robin's story with Deniro when they were on a street set filming Awakenings in the Bronx. OMG my intestines splattered the far wall. heartwarming and heartbreaking interview.
Marc’s self pity is what really brought me in, but his (more so audience show of self somewhat appreciation) is making me feel the love. Good show in Denver the other week 👏👏👏 good stuff taking care of the limited staff at comedy works and giving the audience what they love
