Mitchell I just saw this for the first time too. As talented as Robin Williams was, Johnny Carson's Reagan was better: ruclips.net/video/1Evt6As72m4/видео.html
I dont really know how you came here but CNN just brought up Reagan less than 24hrs ago, YT algo may have shot this into your choices because Reagan was mentioned again in news. other comments are 1-6 years old.
His facial expressions were incredible. He was a great actor. I whish we could tell him all these honest soul words. Maybe he still would be with us... RIP
@@gustavgnoettgen No, Reagan all the way, Trump is a good president but he's a wanna be Reagan. In fact Reagan's campaign slogan was Let's Make America Great Again
@@geraldstephens6612 The irony; for decades the Soviet Union had appointed doddery old geriatric after geriatric to the top position, they finally appoint a young reformer and the US elects Reagan.
@@iainbagnall4825 What are you talking about about? If you mean Gorbachev, you are awfully wrong regarding the timeline. Reagan had already won his 2nd election when Gorbachev entered the scene.
"Meteoric" doesn't even begin to describe Williams' career in the 80's. I grew up with Mrs Doubtfire and I loved going back and seeing his old movies and stand-up.
I'm surprised that was Robin Williams. I immediately recognized his face but the voice was pretty close to Ronald Reagan. Some people have tons of talent.
Lmao, that part with the police radio interference reminds me of Marlon Brando. In his later years working on a movie he made a demand to have an ear piece in that they could read his lines to him on. They did it, and that exact thing happened. He actually started repeating the police radio chatter. True story.
What's the bet that for the last minute or so, the script just said, "Robin wings it for about a minute, concluding with LIVE AT NEW YORK IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT!"
Phil Hartman had a presence and magnetism in SNL only a few people had, like John Belushi, Bill Murray or Eddie Murphy. 89 to 92 SNL cast was my favorite.
@@vincentmartinez8241 my top 3 are Dead Poet Society and the Bird Cage w Good Will Hunting being honorable mention only bc he didn’t have the starring role.
This man is one of my biggest heroes, ever single one of his impressions is so acute and erudite that he seems almost indistinguishable from the real person. His comedy is a result of profound Intellectual observation and excellent co-ordination of both body and voice (clearly a result of his illustrious Julliard training), I feel personally honoured that one of my ex-girlfriends used to compare me to him. Today's so-called "comedians" could learn a great deal from this exceptional man.
Didnt he commit suicide? That's not a way up to the Almighty it's a shame to say because I absolutely LOVE Robin Williams he will always be sorely missed
@@Toybinger You mean when she says something false and ridiculous, and then abruptly walks away as if to simulate what people would call a "mic drop" if it were done after saying something true and clever?
I love the fact that it seems they are at each end of a long corridor but if you watch the shadows, RW is just through the doors in the background of the transmitter room. Phil is a legend and I never knew Kevin Nealon was part of SNL.
@@god-of-war-fan Reagan was horrible he had an anti-drug campaign but he was making deals with Pablo Escobar everybody knows that and on top of that he was a racist Reagan is one of the worst Presidents ever next to Donald j Trump George Washington Thomas Jefferson etc all these men were horrible but Reagan is up there as one of the worst
"Now, Robin, if you could bear with us and stay on script for three minutes, then you can go nuts with whatever pops into your head." Probably about how that went. I do miss Robin's wild rants.
Wow, I missed this one, too. This must have been during an era when I had other things to do on Saturday night. Robin Williams channeling his channel switching insanity through a Ronald Reagan facade was amazing.
@@daverockwell1996 of course it was positive. i didn't get he was on cocaine for the first part of his career until i was an adult, which explained a lot of the crazy live performances, but his natural energy and unequaled improvisational outbursts is what i was attracted to. plus Hook is the best Peter Pan story ever.
There was a slit where Reagen was outside welcoming Congressmen into a building. The sound effects were done with sounds of lightening and thunder going off with flashes of light from the press. It was hilarious. I wish you could find it.
How did I miss this skit? Anyway, he captured some of Reagan’s smarminess as well as his sense of humor. Thanks to whoever uploaded this and to RUclips!
Robin Williams incredible as always. But did anyone else notice his shadow on the door of the advisor’s room? Even thought they’re supposed to be a few rooms away 😂😂😂
Sure do miss these comedians. Decades from now, as I, myself, am seated in a wheelchair awaiting the end, it will be better spent watching these 90's SNL sketches. Thank you.
How am I only NOW seeing this?! Robin as Reagan is the content I need.
@PP Wieners I'd say you're the "dumb son of a bitch" for not seeing that the question was rhetorical and not meant to be taken seriously.
Mitchell I just saw this for the first time too. As talented as Robin Williams was, Johnny Carson's Reagan was better:
ruclips.net/video/1Evt6As72m4/видео.html
I dont really know how you came here but CNN just brought up Reagan less than 24hrs ago, YT algo may have shot this into your choices because Reagan was mentioned again in news.
other comments are 1-6 years old.
BEHOLD! The Algorithm works in mysterious ways! Witness that which The Algorithm demands you witness!
@@FWDDGS May the Algorithm bless you with wonderful content sir.
His facial expressions were incredible. He was a great actor. I whish we could tell him all these honest soul words. Maybe he still would be with us... RIP
Not just the facial expressions - the head movements at 1:09-1:13 are exact imitations of Reagan's.
the man was in pain. it wasn't just depression. it was hallucinations and physical pain too.
‘Honest soul words’
@@H0MY911 Damn that's sad.
@BattleAngelFan I think he means Williams, since apparently he died very recently.
Phil Hartman and Robin Williams
RIP :(
sgecko7 the world already seems less 🔆 without them.
RIP Reagan, our greatest president ever
@@edwardcross3720 not Trump?
@@gustavgnoettgen No, Reagan all the way, Trump is a good president but he's a wanna be Reagan. In fact Reagan's campaign slogan was Let's Make America Great Again
@@edwardcross3720 wasn't it Make America Great?
Wow, he was a really subtle imitator, acting rather than just caricature.
If you ever see his impression of the famed actor John Houseman it's pretty spot on.
Yeah big time.
You're right. I'm actually really impressed. But I've always loved his acting.
Back when actors did not need to read cue cards and memorized lines
Robin Williams was a national treasure, but no one could touch Phil Hartman's Reagan impersonation. Losing Hartman as we did was tragic.
He was another white racist. Good riddance
part of the hilarity is it is because it is true and also we want it to be true;-)
As if. Hartman's was an amusing caricature. This impression is dead on.
I think SNL replaced Hartman as Reagan because too many of Reagan's supporters liked it.
He was not a 'national treasure'. He was a coked up comedian, and nothing else.
SNL 27 years later: let’s put this on youtube
RUclips 7 years after that: let’s put this in everyone’s recommended
3 years later its happening in real life
@@alexanderwhite8281Come on, man!
Here in September 2024, RUclips just landed this one in my recommendations. So glad they did 😂
Love this skit, but let's not forget Phil Hartman's Reagan - incredible too!
Quite ironic since it was later revealed that Reagan was in earlier stages of Alzheimer's. Check out Nancy Reagan' later interview.
@@geraldstephens6612 ironic? No, it’s exactly what they’re joking about
@@geraldstephens6612 The irony; for decades the Soviet Union had appointed doddery old geriatric after geriatric to the top position, they finally appoint a young reformer and the US elects Reagan.
I think Robin was doing a very good impression of Phil Hartman's very good impression of Ronald Reagan. It was an Impreception!
@@iainbagnall4825 What are you talking about about? If you mean Gorbachev, you are awfully wrong regarding the timeline. Reagan had already won his 2nd election when Gorbachev entered the scene.
Robin Williams made Ronald Reagan jokes in his Met performance in 1984, and now this seems like a dream come true.
"Meteoric" doesn't even begin to describe Williams' career in the 80's. I grew up with Mrs Doubtfire and I loved going back and seeing his old movies and stand-up.
Robin Williams defined asshole.
There are four movies that were made before Williams' suicide.
Not released yet.
It's too soon
There are four movies with Robin Williams in them that were made before his suicide. They have not been released yet. It's too soon
I love the fact that He's being briefed by Lionel Hutz
@Steve Duke you may also remember him from such educational films as "Nazi supermen are not our superiors!" Featuring Troy McClure....
Zapp Brannigan
@@ezekielbrockmann114 not Zapp Brannigan. I think he was wanted but was killed before he could do Billy West (Fry) did it impersonating him.
@@Eric_1991 your correct, its one a hell of an impression
Who was briefing Kamala with her audio ear rings?
THIS is why I LOVED Robin Williams, a God Father of comedy...may he be resting sweetly
More like it's Crazy Cousin. There are so many greats before him, and even Robin would be quick to point that out. Man, I miss him.
I'm surprised that was Robin Williams. I immediately recognized his face but the voice was pretty close to Ronald Reagan. Some people have tons of talent.
@@coyotetrickster5758 For instance, Jonathan Winters, who Williams lifted his who act from.
Lmao, that part with the police radio interference reminds me of Marlon Brando. In his later years working on a movie he made a demand to have an ear piece in that they could read his lines to him on. They did it, and that exact thing happened. He actually started repeating the police radio chatter. True story.
What movie was that?
It's amazing how Robin goes from distracted president to full-on hyperactive radio chatter. My grin was widening more and more towards the end.
He was lightning quick. Sorely miss this sweet, funny man.
Robin Williams defined asshole.
What's the bet that for the last minute or so, the script just said, "Robin wings it for about a minute, concluding with LIVE AT NEW YORK IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT!"
It's a suckers bet is what it is.
@@Harmthuria Only a sucker would bet against Robin’s improv ability.
"Might sound like a lob." "Well I'm here to serve". Great lines.
i miss you dearly Robin Williams. I pray you Rest in Peace.
His voice is perfect.
We miss u Robin RIP
Even though he's gone I still watch every movie he was in
Phil Hartman had a presence and magnetism in SNL only a few people had, like John Belushi, Bill Murray or Eddie Murphy. 89 to 92 SNL cast was my favorite.
I love Robin Williams. As a kid Hook and Aladdin were two of favorite movies growing up. The world lost one the greatest treasures in Robin Williams!
I watched hook the other day as a adult, and it was still a amazing movie! stood the test of time very well!
@@sicilianjiu-jitsu2984 Yeah it's one of my favorites! Heck Julia Roberts is soo cute in her scenes with Robin Williams
Mrs. Doutfire all the way!
@@GnomaticReverie Mrs. Doubtfire all the way was in my top 3 Robin Williams movies yes!
@@vincentmartinez8241 my top 3 are Dead Poet Society and the Bird Cage w Good Will Hunting being honorable mention only bc he didn’t have the starring role.
This man is one of my biggest heroes, ever single one of his impressions is so acute and erudite that he seems almost indistinguishable from the real person. His comedy is a result of profound Intellectual observation and excellent co-ordination of both body and voice (clearly a result of his illustrious Julliard training), I feel personally honoured that one of my ex-girlfriends used to compare me to him. Today's so-called "comedians" could learn a great deal from this exceptional man.
This is a great observation. Now that he's gone, he'll only be appreciated even more. Immensely talented and charming man
haha, guess your ex didn't like Robin Williams, tough shit
he could do any role.not only was he a comic genius but he was also an amazing actor
I completely agree with you !
Dead Poet’s Society was really good.
I hope Robin Williams making God laugh right now
+iammontecristo don't recall him believing! but Im sure you meant well.
+ShutterShock that's quite rude. But I'm sure you meant well.
iammontecristo Phil Hartman has passed away too
@@bodhisativaa why is that rude?
Didnt he commit suicide? That's not a way up to the Almighty it's a shame to say because I absolutely LOVE Robin Williams he will always be sorely missed
This is amazing. Rip Robin and Phil
Back when a completely incoherent presidential press conference would have been unusual and shocking.
What are you on about? Biden isn’t president.
Have you seen Kayleigh McEnany destroy CNN "reporters"? She is the most sensible and savagely smart Press Secretary we've had in years.
@@Toybinger You mean when she says something false and ridiculous, and then abruptly walks away as if to simulate what people would call a "mic drop" if it were done after saying something true and clever?
@@Toybinger
Yeah Alibi Barbie lies like the Titanic under the Atlantic.
@@TheSwiftFalcon what are your pronouns?
COMEDY GOLD!!!! Robin as Reagan doing a police report. I miss Robin and Phil---I imagine they are entertaining heaven.
What a cast. Phil Hartman, Kevin Nealon, Robin Williams?!
And Wayne
And Dana Carvey!
I love the fact that it seems they are at each end of a long corridor but if you watch the shadows, RW is just through the doors in the background of the transmitter room.
Phil is a legend and I never knew Kevin Nealon was part of SNL.
Kevin Nealon carried soooooo many skits and the weekend update! And HANS AND FRANS
The entire last part was absolutely Robin just improvising....that's how much of a genius he was!!! My god!
I cried of laughter
..this is pure gold and national treasure by my standards
Remember the time when SNL had to exaggerate the behaviour of Presidents in order to be funny?
Seneca Yasashige Some of us saw Reagan as pretty much a faker.
@@howardquinn5911 sad
@@god-of-war-fan Reagan was horrible he had an anti-drug campaign but he was making deals with Pablo Escobar everybody knows that and on top of that he was a racist Reagan is one of the worst Presidents ever next to Donald j Trump George Washington Thomas Jefferson etc all these men were horrible but Reagan is up there as one of the worst
haha, it's clear you weren't around back then. If anything, they understated it.
They won't need to do that anymore,l0l!!!
"Now, Robin, if you could bear with us and stay on script for three minutes, then you can go nuts with whatever pops into your head."
Probably about how that went. I do miss Robin's wild rants.
Wow, I missed this one, too. This must have been during an era when I had other things to do on Saturday night. Robin Williams channeling his channel switching insanity through a Ronald Reagan facade was amazing.
Exactly what I was going to say.
“Nancy and I are still looking for the other half of my head.”
Kind of chilling to see williams and hartman together, knowing what would happen to them.
Both gentle geniuses who delighted millions of people
I saw Robin and just started crying. Goodnight Vietnam!
Only Robin Williams could have pulled off that skit. That was Robin’s strong point, chaotic comedy. This was extremely funny, yet clean!!!
RIP Robin but we could really use you down here. This world needs heart and you had it.
Miss Phil and Robin so much! 😥 Also Jan Hooks is in the sketch she sadly passed away they are all missed so much.
I miss Robin, but I really miss Phil Hartman. I saw him once at a taping for New Radio. He was so sweet with the audience.
Newsradio is my favorite show!! I'm so jealous
I love how Phil Hartman is right next to Robin Williams, just the two best impersonators of Ronald Regan.
R.I.P. Robin Williams and Phil Hartman
Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower and apparently Ronald Reagan. Robin really knew how to play presidents! R.I.P.
Best Ronald Regan impersonation. Robin Williams was and will always be one of the best comedic actors.
As much of SNL I've seen since season 1 way back in the day somehow I missed this. I thought it was the Phil Hartman Reagan, thanks for the upload
Robins Reagan impression is great!
Rest in powerful peace 🙏
Phillip Edward Hartmann
24 September 1948 ~
28 May 1998⚘
Robin has always been my hero ever since Aladdin, jumanji, and his early stand ups. His death took a lot of light out of this world.
It's strange to see Robin Williams portray Reagan on SNL standing next to Phil Hartman.
Williams was incredible at just about everything he did
Loved Robin Williams, Loved Ronald Reagan, Loved Phil Hartman... this was great!
Phil Hartman as the speech prepper/writer. Robin Williams, a master impersonator.
Robin Williams had such a profound impact on my childhood affecting my ability to function as a stable human being.
I assume it was a positive effect. Which is interesting, though, he being sadly far from stable.
@@daverockwell1996 of course it was positive. i didn't get he was on cocaine for the first part of his career until i was an adult, which explained a lot of the crazy live performances, but his natural energy and unequaled improvisational outbursts is what i was attracted to. plus Hook is the best Peter Pan story ever.
Phil Hartman (1948-1998)
Robin Williams (1951-2014)
He was great rip I miss him so much
End of quote, repeat line
There was a slit where Reagen was outside welcoming Congressmen into a building. The sound effects were done with sounds of lightening and thunder going off with flashes of light from the press. It was hilarious. I wish you could find it.
There will never be another Robin. Thank you for taking the time to come on SNL.
Robin and Phil. How I miss those funny fellas.
A hidden gem from one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived!
The only person who could top this cold open was Williams himself. Rest in Laughs little big man.
god i miss him ... the world needs Robin back
Robin Williams was a national treasure. Gone too soon, May he rest in peace
Both Robin Williams and Phil Hartman, gone to soon both screen greats. R.I.P 🙏
2:21 When Robin Williams goes full Regan
I like how he was forced to play the impression slow. Showed his versatility, that was hilarious.
Robin would have made one of the greatest cast members ever! The world is a little less without his legendary talent.
God damn I miss Robin Williams
Rest in powerful peace my favorite celebrity and homie of all time Robin McLaurin Williams 🙏
21 July 1951 ~
11 August 2014⚘
It wouldn't surprise me if he improvised this entire thing!
How did I miss this skit? Anyway, he captured some of Reagan’s smarminess as well as his sense of humor.
Thanks to whoever uploaded this and to RUclips!
Robin Williams NAILED IT
Robin William was so talented!
One of the greatest SNLs ever.
Robin did a nice impersonation of Dwight D. Eisenhower in "The Butler."
Robin Williams incredible as always. But did anyone else notice his shadow on the door of the advisor’s room? Even thought they’re supposed to be a few rooms away 😂😂😂
Rest In Peace Robin
Who could have predicted art in 1986 would imitate life in 2024....
A brilliant performance from brilliant artists
Absolutely fantastic video
Robin Williams was incredibly talented... 😢
I don't even know Ronald Reagan, but I laughed in every subtle expressions and gestures. 😂
One of the best improv medians of our time I still miss my friend mork
That guy to Robin Williams left sounds like Troy McClure, Lionel Hutz and Miguel Sanchez
no way?
Phil hartman
I’m laughing out loud but crying a bit inside
I haven't laughed like that in a while.
Rest In Power Robbin Williams. 🙌
Robin Williams was a national treasure.
robin also did a reagan impression in mrs. doubtfire
The only true genius ever in comedy. Many close but he covers all the bases
" It's a nonstop Doors weekend". That had me on the floor.
I remember this skit. It was a classic!
They always nail the presidents, no joke.
Funny how he did this with Phil Hartman because he was the BEST REAGAN!
I already lost it at 0:54, singing to himself along with hearing the footsteps😂
I heard Robin Williams improvised that whole last part
These old SNL episodes are so much fun.
Sure do miss these comedians.
Decades from now, as I, myself, am seated in a wheelchair awaiting the end, it will be better spent watching these 90's SNL sketches.
Thank you.
How have I never seen this???
I miss Robin Williams and Phil was also a legend in his own right.
RIP Jan, Robin and Phil.
Troy McClure !
Robin Williams, the master of improv.