One of my favorite quotes from Robin Williams: "I was once on a German talk show, and this woman said to me, "Mr. Williams, why do you think there is not so much comedy in Germany?" And I said, "Did you ever think you killed all the funny people?"
8:40 Fun fact: The network that showed Mork and Mindy had to hire a translator that specialized in the same five languages that Robbin spoke because he kept trying to slide swear words by the censors 😂
Robin's rant over how Scotsmen invented the game of Golf is still, to this day, one of the funniest stand-up routines Robin Williams ever put out there. I have that particular show on DVD, and every time I watch it, even though I know the jokes are coming, I still laugh at the top of my lungs when I hear them. Robin Williams was a comic unlike any other. There will never be another like him.
Robin Williams was a true gift to the world. I am laughing so hard I'm crying. The guy was a comedic genius. Even if I like a famous person I don't usually get emotional over their death but when Robin Williams died a tiny piece of my heart was ripped out. RIP to a great entertainer.
I remember seeing Robin William's first HBO special as a kid. His range as an entertainer was incredible. Comedy, Drama and Suspense. Was amazed by some of his unexpected roles he played. His passing was a big loss. Today's environment would have been comedic gold coming from him.
One of my favorite adlibs from that special (filmed in S.F.) was when he started a bit about football and a man in the audience shouted "forty f'n niners" and his immediate comeback was "thank you Father Bob..."🤣✌
@@DianeJennings I believe in that show he likened giving birth as passing a bowling bowl. In the end he pretends he's holding his son's hand as he walks away from the spotlight into the dark saying to hos "son, " he hopes he will be proud of him when he grows up, and in a little kids voice he acknowledges he will. Continuing, the son says "f*ck it, let's go home," as the stage goes dark to uproarious applause. I hope I remembered that correctly.
@@eltronics Close, the child's last line was "Nah, fuck it!" I remember that special, we had it on 8-track. He did a live improv with prompts from the audience where he combined Shakespeare with the 3-Mile Island disaster. They threw out Mork and he repeated, "Mork? NO! NO! I'm free from that now, Master Bob! Don't have to 'Na-nu' for a while!" It was amazing hearing him freestyle in real time. Nothing written down, just flowing off the top of his head and still hilarious.
@@Falcun21 Cool, I stand corrected, that was close. After all the abrasiveness during his show, I thought it was a very touching moment that ended it. As you grow older, I guess it's no mistake your memory isn't the best. Sometimes I don't always accurately remember last month. But that scene is embossed in my psyche.
Robin was the most unique comedian ever. An incredibly fast mind that just loved to go to the crazy side of things. Massive shock when he took his life.
He was an extraordinary actor. You just need to watch "Good Will Hunting", "Dead's Poet Society", "The Fisher King", and especially "Mrs. Doubtfire" to get that. And he was a great entertainer.
I never saw "The Fisher King", but the rest you named were all pretty good movies. Robin did a wide variety of roles, both serious and comedic...and he was good in all of them.
You should watch, ‘Patch Adams.’ It’s one of his funniest, deepest, characters that he’d ever played. ‘The World According to Garp,’ is an amazing movie, and performance, by Robin Williams.
@@gheller2261Did you grow up with Mork and Mindy? Have you ever watched him describe how and why, God created platypi? Or him call up John Ritter, from the audience, to come do some improv sketch comedy? If not, you’re missing out, and would explain your not enjoying his humor. Most consider him one of the most hilarious, and talented actors/comedians of all time. I’m confounded by your being confounded by this. LOL!
Robin is in fact the greatest American comedian that ever lived. He was also a fine dramatic actor, voice actor and philanthropist. You should see more of his movies to understand the breadth of his talent.
@@DianeJennings his vulnerability definitely completed the package. I've treasured his abilities since his days as a television actor on a show called "Mork and Mindy." Not quite as funny back then, but this was late 70's- early 80's television when they showed restraint on what was allowed to reach the national airwaves.
@@DianeJennings yes, Scots invented Golf. Golf was invented by some Highland Scottish gentlemen in the 1600s (I believe it was the 1600s if my memory is correct). The gentlemen in-question said: GOLF stands for, "Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden." 😉🤣
You''re wrong about one thing: Robin Williams WAS the funniest comedian of his era. His spontaneous remarks, in particular, were nonpareil. He actually was a brilliant actor as well and his impressions were spot-on. Most of all, he was an extraordinary human being who left a void that can NEVER be filled.
He was funny to unsophisticated people who laughed at easy stuff. Great actor, good man and unfortunately burdened with mental illness that resulted in his taking his life. But the next time I see him say something that is actually funny will be the first time.
@@HansDelbruck53 There’s nothing to appreciate. Sophomoric goy humor for the less sophisticated shallow masses. Energy and manic behavior creates nervous laughter from a crowd that wants to laugh. Wonderful man, great actor. Not funny. May I refer you to RUclips clips of Dane Cook, Larry The Cable Guy and Carrott Top. Seems more your speed.
No one could have been Robin Williams. He was one of those guys who was in a classification by himself among the crowned kings of comedy who no one could emulate without looking pathetic. Robin Williams, George Carlin, and Richard Pryor were the ones I remember most.
A brilliant man. A tragic man. A great actor and comedian who unfortunately lost the battle with his inner daemons. He was lightning quick, but the Lord forgot to add the 'snooze' function to his brain. I never got to meet the man in person, but I grew up with his movies and stand up and am a better man for it. Thank you, Robin. May you rest in peace.
I truly believe that Robin William’s brain worked faster than most other people. His ability to improv was and is unmatched. If you get a chance, watch his Inside the Actors Studio episode. 2 hours of incredible improv while answering questions about his life and career. Great reaction.
Sorry for arriving late: When the film "The Commitments" (great movie) came out, I was working with an Irishman from Roscrea, County Tipperary. And he was pretty Irish: a walking stereotype. He told me some weeks after most of the people in the company had gone to see "The Commitments" that, the day after they had seen the film, they would approach my friend to ask him "do the Irish really swear that much?" and my friend would laugh at them and tell them "that's not swearing - it's punctuation".
Man Robin Williams was such an American Gem. It's such a tragedy when he left this world. He was truly a funny guy and actually a pretty good actor all things considering. The guy had some range to the characters he played. I miss him and wish he was still here and still appearing in movies.
Interesting what you say about Conan O'Brien. A while back he submitted DNA for genetic testing. After a while the man from the company called him personally because he had never gotten a reading like that before. Genetically, he was 100 percent Irish. His siblings kidded him, though, and said he had jungle fever because he married a Welsh woman.@@DianeJennings
Robin Williams had one crazy brain. So spontaneous. He and Jonathan Winters were similar in the way they could improvise. It’s sad how Robins life ended. Thanks for the laughs and have a great weekend! ❤️U☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸
The prime example was Mork and Mindy where they just gave up trying to control him and would just leave parts of the script (Robin Improvises) and move on.
@@michaelramsey1299 They didn't give up on controlling Robin because they never really tried to, nearly everything about Mork was improved. What they (the decision makers behind the scenes) had done by that point was give up on the show itself because the 3rd season had the lowest ratings so far and everyone went into season 4 knowing it was going to be the last one. It's an absolute shame because bringing in Jonathan Winters could have absolutely saved the show for several more seasons if the studio had put some real support behind it.
Of course it bothered some people before but we could laugh at ourselves. He put things in a way that made fun of everyone without truly tearing people down. That's the sign of a good comedian.
Not a comedian but Mel Brooks comedies would have a hard time with the millenials due to the rough jokes and stereotyped characters such as in Blazing Saddles. Not sure if you have seen that one, Diane. Comedy gold.
@@carson5196 I think it largely comes down to how the stereotype gets treated. If there is a core of respect it is very different than simply making fun of 'the other'.
Robin was always a favorite of mine. He was the poster child for ADHD before they decided that was a thing. His energy was infectious. I don’t think you could watch him and stay in a bad mood. I know he did a couple darker movies, but I never watched them. I loved him in Aladdin and Ferngully.
Robin was a gift to all of us and a loss when he passed . He taught us all to lighten up and laugh . Brilliant man . Wish I could have known him . Saw him twice in concert and laughed till I hurt !
Loved Robin Williams. There will never be another like him. You really need to watch his appearances on The Late Late Show, with Craig Ferguson and his appearance on the Johnny Carson show with Johnathan Winters. Absolute chaos and laughs. Definitely worth the time to look for them. Thank you......and ED for great content.
I laugh every time I watch that Live on Broadway. When it was on HBO late one night, I was up watching a bit of it. I love the part about coming up with a pill to make you "harder than Chinese Algebra." I had to quickly cover my mouth to muffle my laughter, so I didn't wake my parents. I miss Robin. That man was a gem.
He was spontaneously funny. He was a comic genius. Many of his jokes were superior to anyone else, except George Carlin who was a word Smith and a genius in his own right.
@@RussellStClair-cy1vu There's a youtbue vid of rickles and robin williams on johnny carson. 3 of the best comedic minds of all time (and ed mcmahon ;) )
Robin Williams definitely was an extraordinary actor. He was incredibly funny, but his dramatic roles were also on a whole other level. He truly elevated everything he was in! I miss him so much!
5:30 Yes, the Scots invented golf. Saint Andrews is the home of golf. There are 18 holes on a golf course because there are 18 shots in a bottle of whiskey. When the bottle is done, it’s time to head to the bar.
The Scottish accent is incomprehensible to me. I had the pleasure of visiting there once and I maybe understood 30% of what was said to me. Wonderful folks, wish I could have understood them!
When I lived in California, dude that I rented from was Scottish, at first I had a hard time understanding him after awhile I started to understand him. He was a cool dude
The effort you’ve put forth over the last week+ to help take people’s minds off of the 💩 happening is beyond amazing. Thank you for being you, Diane! 🙂
Robin Williams had the quickest wit of anyone I've ever seen. There was no situation, no matter how unexpected, where he couldn't come up with a ready quip. He's particularly beloved in the San Francisco Bay Area. He got his start as a stand-up comic here, and he's known not just as an entertainer, but a philanthropist. If you drive north from San Francisco through Marin County you'll go through the Robin Williams Tunnel. And, yes, golf was invented in Scotland. They invented other sports, but that's the one that caught on. Everyone has heard of Tiger Woods, but hardly anyone knows the world caber-tossing champion.
Absolute genius. Period. Sure he may have went overboard at times...but he was simply amazing. Sit back and just watch every skit u can find. His acting was great as well. So much pure talent from that man.
Robin Williams death is the only celebrity death that truly affected me. It was just so sad to know that he was that sad but never showed it. He was a genius in his craft. I think there was nobody better at(? in?with?)improv. May he rest in peace and his family find peace.
There was a lot of incorrect information posted in the immediate aftermath of his passing. His wife later explained that he had been diagnosed with a degenerative brain and body condition and didn’t want to go out that way.
@@DianeJennings yes, but it wasn't the one he thought it was, so the tragedy is that the prognosis might not have been so bad. (Chew was confused at 3:00, because you clapped! 😆)
Pretty sure he learned a lot, looked up to George Carlin,but still a fucking tragic thing, idol to many, but just a man who left a lot of sad, because he struggled, with the same stuff we all do, wanted the the world to be better, world should have been better
One of the reasons l am proud of my Irish ancestry - the ability to laugh at oneself. And the recognition that there is a difference between humour and hate speech. The politically correct mafia don’t get this. I have heard somewhere that while making Schindlers List, and feeling emotionally shattered by dealing with the Holocaust theme, Spielberg would phone Williams regularly and Williams would tell him jokes long distance. I think I can safely say that I speak for most people that we miss Robin Williams terribly.
I love Robin Williams! Especially his serious stuff. I feel like people forget about that. Agree with you that offensiveness is really about intent. I wish people wouldn't get so easily offended.
The thing about slurs is that when you casually use a slur that is used together with violence, you can make the victims of that violence be forced to remember it, in the context of you not really giving a shit. Like, there are hundreds or thousands of people who've been harassed, beaten or killed by people shouting certain epithets, so regardless of any kind of 'intent to offend' you're kind of being an asshole if you throw those words around casually. (I haven't actually watched the whole video so this is meant to be taken as a general statement and not in reference to anything in particular).
@@rfmerrill I understand that, but at the same time I've had people angrily call me all sorts of things and wish all kinds of ill and even death on me, and I haven't let it bother me. I don't want to offend people, and I don't try to offend to people, but I still think people get offended far too easily.
@@pastorbrianediger one can "offend" just by existing. Every now and again I really piss off a Mexican because I don't act like one. I'm native Alaskan but that doesn't matter when they think I'm supposed to be a certain way based on how I look.
@@stevenwilliams1805 that is unfortunate, and I'm sorry to hear about it. A Native American friend of mine went to Nepal (as did I, we were on a serving trip), and everyone there thought he was Nepalese. I'm not that they were offended, but definitely disoriented.
Robin was Brilliant! Feel in love with his off the wall humour when he appear in, Mork and Mindy! Nanew Nanew! Thank you so much ! My other Favourites were ,Jon Candy, Carol Burnett , Tim Conway and they have all passed on ! Still have Jim Carey and Billy Crystal but the are getting a little older just like myself ! Great video, Thank You !
Robin has always been a great story teller and when he changes direction from one joke to another the previous joke feels like it was told a long time ago when in fact it was 5 seconds I can re-watch his old movies and stand ups and still laugh as hard as when I first heard them.
He was a very good actor in my opinion. I suggest you watch 'One Hour Photo" to see him in a scary/ creepy role. You might also enjoy a compilation video of him on Craig Ferguson's tv show. They played off each other brilliantly.
Robin was hilarious and even more so when he was in one of his manic frenzies of randomness. I wish we had more of him, but the world is lucky that we got what we got. First time I ever saw him was as Mork on Happy Days.
When I was in college, I met Robin Williams at the store I worked at. He had a beard and a hat and acted almost shy. At first, I thought maybe it wasn’t him until he used his credit card to pay for the shoes he bought. I was shaking. Only time I’ve ever been star struck. And he was the nicest guy too. It was surreal meeting him and also strange because he was quiet and soft spoken-nothing like the guy I’ve seen on tv or in movies.
I was lucky enough to see him live at a comedy club in San Francisco. It was a total surprise to everyone, hee just walked in and asked for some stage time. It was about half an hour of total improvisation. Best thing I ever saw. I think it truly was the depth of his knowledge and training, that any comment could be followed by ANYTHING that had even the most tenuous connection. Or combinations of two unlikely things. He had a few minutes of Humphrey Bogart doing Shakespeare. He was simply brilliant. My guess is that when he learned about his disease and how it would first rob him of his mind, he was terrified and chose to take things into his own hands.
He is my idol. As a kid I would lie on my back on the floor of my room and listen to his albums and cassettes with my headphones on over and over again. He taught me that it’s okay to be a goof and making people laugh is a true gift and reward.
Robin Williams was an amazing human being. Good soul and a decent human being. The only time I ever saw him live was in Afghanistan. Amazing, made me forget that I was deployed. Too bad I didn't see him more. RIP Mr. Williams.
I'm a huge fan of Robin Williams. While there are other funny comedians, he had a knack for improv that was just incredible. As our beautiful hostess pointed out, he was an entertainer through and through. God bless you Robin May you rest in peace. You are very dearly missed.
I hosted two Irish lads (19 and 20) from Shannon and Limerick for a work exchange program. They were brilliant in every sense of the word and had thick, but understandable accents. They knew how to have a great time. (Hello, Justin!) There was a third one who was living with a different family, by the name of Paul. His brogue was so thick even my two lads couldn't understand him! BUT, the lady who was hosting him had learned his dialect, so to speak. We, therefore, used her as an interpreter. We would be sitting together and Paul would say something, and then everyone looked at the lady, and she would give it to us in English. At one point, however, he said something, we looked at her, and she didn't say anything. Finally, I asked, "What'd he say?" And when I asked that, Paul said it again, and it sounded the same as the first time! I told him, "I'm not asking you, I'm asking her." She finally admitted she didn't get that one. A year later, when my lads returned to Eire to my American ear, they still had the same thick Irish accent, but their friends all accused them of sounding like a "shaggin' American". ROFL. These people are legendary. I love the Irish!
No one could match the speed and ingenuity of Robin's wit in on-the-spot improvisation. With perhaps the exception of Jonathan Winters, who was Robin's de facto mentor.
Thank you Diane for this. I've been so immersed in politics for so long that this is a needed break. Are Robin's jokes offensive ? Hell no. Who better to laugh at than ourselves. At our best we can do miraculous things. But much of the time we are imperfect creatures walking uphill in a snow storm. If you haven't seen it you might want to look up Robin Williams and Koko. It's really beautiful.
From the days of Mork and Mindy up til the time of his passing, I don't know how many lives that he touched, but I do know that his light helped make my world a better, happier place!
Chewie looks so offended while Robin was singing about the fat wife, lol. Robin was a true legend, his sense of humor was truly one of a kind. Another get job Diane, thanks for the laughs!
Been a while since I watched one of Diane's videos but OMG her hair is so long now. One of those things I love about RUclips is watching creators change and evolve. Her puppy is still adorable AF though.
I loved Robin for the fact his mind was going faster than anyone else’s and he could come up with something funny out of absolutely nothing. I think I heard somewhere that he always took over the interviews because he didn’t want them to ask him anything too personal about depression or things like that that would upset him. His humor I think people at a distance he was comfortable with
To answer your question using a phrase my daughter would use on her siblings when she was 3, people today get offended at jokes because they are Little Baby Diapers! Great reaction video, thank you!
Two of my favorites to end an incredibly long week!! Diane and Robin at the same time 😲😁👏 Happy Friday, indeed! 💛 ya Diane, have a great weekend and many thanks for today's episode. Cheers!
This was very funny - thanks, Diane! I think I can safely say that no one was offended by any of this back in the day. All in good fun with no intended offense - some folks today need to find a hobby. 😂✌️❤️ Cheers to the Chewie riverdance! ☘️🇮🇪🕺🏻
Eh, some people *did* get offended by jokes like that back in the day. There’s always been hypersensitive people. My dad likes to tell about the time when I was a baby and we went to NYC. It was in the mid-80s and we were on the subway. My parents were sitting next to a Japanese couple. My dad was wearing his favorite cowboy boots and had a Texas flag on his ball cap so it was probably pretty obvious where we were visiting from. They started chatting with the couple but they didn’t speak a lot of English so it was difficult. The Japanese mom manages to ask how old I am and they figure out that me and the couple’s baby are around the same age (around 6 months at the time). The Japanese mom starts laughing and gesturing that I’m twice the size or more of their baby. Just in a way that says that it’s funny that 2 babies the same age can be so different. My dad shrugs, points at me and says slowly “Cadillac.” Then points at their baby and says “Toyota.” The couple cracks up laughing saying “Cadillac, Toyota. True. True.” My dad cracks up. My mom is furious. Tells him “that’s horrible! That’s racist! They’re going to be offended! They’re going to think all Texans are racist jerks because of you!” They’ve been divorced since the late 80s and my mother *still* brings that up as evidence of how racist my dad is (meanwhile my mother is one of the most racist people I’ve ever met. She just thinks it’s appropriate to “keep it behind closed doors” and not let others know). My mother had a huge crush on Robin Williams but refused to watch his stand-up because she doesn’t approve of cursing. She thought cursing on stage was “low class” and “inappropriate”. There’s always been hypersensitive people. It’s just that the internet gives them more of a chance to find each other and feed off each other.
For a different take on Robin Williams, I would love it if you reacted to "Good Will Hunting". I believe Robin Williams won an Academy Award for that performance and I think you'll understand why when you see it.
You are correct in Robin Williams being that person who could Entertain a huge theatre as well as a room of 20 people. I met him on night backstage at a concert [not his] and as we were standing in the hall way in walks in Robin and chats it up with the dozen of us that were there waiting for the band and he literally off the cuff entertained us with random things we were all talking about. The man was Brilliant and was the highlight memory of that whole evening.
Speaking of Conan O'Brien's heritage, on Stephen Colbert's show there was a good segment on how Conan's DNA test stunned his doctor. It's a great segment. Not sure if you could react to it without getting a copyright strike but if this video doesn't get one, you'd probably be okay.
Great video Diane, good way to end a rough week. I do think people are offended WAY too easily these days. Many walk around with a chip on their shoulder trying to find offense. Crazy. Robin Williams wasn't my fav but the thing about the Scotsman inventing golf was pretty funny. Oh and the ED cameo ... she is in regular rare form again today. 😁
If wasn't Robin Williams the funniest comedian, he was definitely in the top 10, maybe even top 5. As far as acting goes, he was great in Awakenings opposite Robert De Niro.
One of my favorite quotes from Robin Williams: "I was once on a German talk show, and this woman said to me, "Mr. Williams, why do you think there is not so much comedy in Germany?" And I said, "Did you ever think you killed all the funny people?"
In america we have walking closets of course in germany they had walk in ovens!
Ovens workin overtime! I guess Williams got jealous and threw himself in hahahaha
@Drew Taylor thank you for coming in with the punchline
That one was brillliant XD
Even God's going do you get it
8:40 Fun fact: The network that showed Mork and Mindy had to hire a translator that specialized in the same five languages that Robbin spoke because he kept trying to slide swear words by the censors 😂
Robin's rant over how Scotsmen invented the game of Golf is still, to this day, one of the funniest stand-up routines Robin Williams ever put out there. I have that particular show on DVD, and every time I watch it, even though I know the jokes are coming, I still laugh at the top of my lungs when I hear them. Robin Williams was a comic unlike any other. There will never be another like him.
I'm right there with you!!! I know it by heart but still laugh till I cry!
One of the funniest stand-up routines ANYONE ever put out there.
I once heard that the word ‘golf’ stood for ‘Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden’.
@@mikehorrocks2909 One of the explanations I heard was "It's named Golf, because all the other four letter words were taken..."
Considering the man had Scottish heritage it's no wonder. Like Mel Brooks ranting about Jews. 😘
I had tears. Miss him so much.
the brightest stars burn so fast.
Me too actually. I have hard time watching him beacause of that. Love you Robin
As an Irish person I am offended that anyone would think Irish people get offended so easily.
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Fuck, you guys are still occupied. You got bigger problems than worrying about jokes. 😬😂
@@DerAptrgangr We are occupied? do you mean we're busy al the time?😂
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I'm not sure if that is an oxymoron or a paradox?
Robin Williams was a true gift to the world. I am laughing so hard I'm crying. The guy was a comedic genius. Even if I like a famous person I don't usually get emotional over their death but when Robin Williams died a tiny piece of my heart was ripped out. RIP to a great entertainer.
I still cry no one could ever fill his shoes. 😭
No, the allies did.
I also mourned his passing.
I remember seeing Robin William's first HBO special as a kid. His range as an entertainer was incredible. Comedy, Drama and Suspense. Was amazed by some of his unexpected roles he played. His passing was a big loss. Today's environment would have been comedic gold coming from him.
One can only imagine
One of my favorite adlibs from that special (filmed in S.F.) was when he started a bit about football and a man in the audience shouted "forty f'n niners" and his immediate comeback was "thank you Father Bob..."🤣✌
@@DianeJennings I believe in that show he likened giving birth as passing a bowling bowl. In the end he pretends he's holding his son's hand as he walks away from the spotlight into the dark saying to hos "son, " he hopes he will be proud of him when he grows up, and in a little kids voice he acknowledges he will. Continuing, the son says "f*ck it, let's go home," as the stage goes dark to uproarious applause. I hope I remembered that correctly.
@@eltronics Close, the child's last line was "Nah, fuck it!" I remember that special, we had it on 8-track. He did a live improv with prompts from the audience where he combined Shakespeare with the 3-Mile Island disaster. They threw out Mork and he repeated, "Mork? NO! NO! I'm free from that now, Master Bob! Don't have to 'Na-nu' for a while!" It was amazing hearing him freestyle in real time. Nothing written down, just flowing off the top of his head and still hilarious.
@@Falcun21 Cool, I stand corrected, that was close. After all the abrasiveness during his show, I thought it was a very touching moment that ended it. As you grow older, I guess it's no mistake your memory isn't the best. Sometimes I don't always accurately remember last month. But that scene is embossed in my psyche.
Robin was the most unique comedian ever. An incredibly fast mind that just loved to go to the crazy side of things. Massive shock when he took his life.
He was an extraordinary actor. You just need to watch "Good Will Hunting", "Dead's Poet Society", "The Fisher King", and especially "Mrs. Doubtfire" to get that. And he was a great entertainer.
I never saw "The Fisher King", but the rest you named were all pretty good movies. Robin did a wide variety of roles, both serious and comedic...and he was good in all of them.
You are 100% correct. He just wasn't funny. That people still think he was funny will always confound me.
You should watch, ‘Patch Adams.’ It’s one of his funniest, deepest, characters that he’d ever played. ‘The World According to Garp,’ is an amazing movie, and performance, by Robin Williams.
@@gheller2261Did you grow up with Mork and Mindy? Have you ever watched him describe how and why, God created platypi? Or him call up John Ritter, from the audience, to come do some improv sketch comedy? If not, you’re missing out, and would explain your not enjoying his humor. Most consider him one of the most hilarious, and talented actors/comedians of all time. I’m confounded by your being confounded by this. LOL!
and the often overlooked... "What Dreams May come ".
That Scottish golf routine is one of my favorite Robin Williams moments of all time!
Robin’s rapid fire improvisation style was the key to his popularity. Just loved him. So saddened by his tragic death even today.
Robin is in fact the greatest American comedian that ever lived. He was also a fine dramatic actor, voice actor and philanthropist. You should see more of his movies to understand the breadth of his talent.
Robin Williams stand up routines were hilarious! And there are a lot of his films that stand up as some of the best, his acting was fantastic.
He was a good actor but more so a vulnerable human which made him suck you in I think
@@DianeJennings his vulnerability definitely completed the package. I've treasured his abilities since his days as a television actor on a show called "Mork and Mindy." Not quite as funny back then, but this was late 70's- early 80's television when they showed restraint on what was allowed to reach the national airwaves.
He really had no duds. Popeye is one of my favorites even though it’s not well known or liked.
@@DianeJennings he was said to be a very kind man.
@@DianeJennings yes, Scots invented Golf.
Golf was invented by some Highland Scottish gentlemen in the 1600s (I believe it was the 1600s if my memory is correct). The gentlemen in-question said: GOLF stands for, "Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden." 😉🤣
Diane your joy and happiness of your videos is Robin William brought back to life, thank you
You''re wrong about one thing: Robin Williams WAS the funniest comedian of his era. His spontaneous remarks, in particular, were nonpareil. He actually was a brilliant actor as well and his impressions were spot-on. Most of all, he was an extraordinary human being who left a void that can NEVER be filled.
He was funny to unsophisticated people who laughed at easy stuff. Great actor, good man and unfortunately burdened with mental illness that resulted in his taking his life. But the next time I see him say something that is actually funny will be the first time.
@@gheller2261If you can't appreciate the comedy genius of Robin Williams, then there's no hope for you.
@@HansDelbruck53 There’s nothing to appreciate. Sophomoric goy humor for the less sophisticated shallow masses. Energy and manic behavior creates nervous laughter from a crowd that wants to laugh. Wonderful man, great actor. Not funny. May I refer you to RUclips clips of Dane Cook, Larry The Cable Guy and Carrott Top. Seems more your speed.
@@gheller2261 You're wrong about Robin Williams' comedy and you have my sympathy if those 3 yahoos are your taste in humor.
@@HansDelbruck53 I see that reading comprehension is not your thing. And that you do not know funny. It's okay. Most people don't.
No one could have been Robin Williams. He was one of those guys who was in a classification by himself among the crowned kings of comedy who no one could emulate without looking pathetic. Robin Williams, George Carlin, and Richard Pryor were the ones I remember most.
Whenever Robin Williams was on Craig Ferguson it was always hilarious.
A brilliant man. A tragic man. A great actor and comedian who unfortunately lost the battle with his inner daemons. He was lightning quick, but the Lord forgot to add the 'snooze' function to his brain. I never got to meet the man in person, but I grew up with his movies and stand up and am a better man for it. Thank you, Robin. May you rest in peace.
I truly believe that Robin William’s brain worked faster than most other people. His ability to improv was and is unmatched. If you get a chance, watch his Inside the Actors Studio episode. 2 hours of incredible improv while answering questions about his life and career. Great reaction.
Sorry for arriving late:
When the film "The Commitments" (great movie) came out, I was working with an Irishman from Roscrea, County Tipperary. And he was pretty Irish: a walking stereotype. He told me some weeks after most of the people in the company had gone to see "The Commitments" that, the day after they had seen the film, they would approach my friend to ask him "do the Irish really swear that much?" and my friend would laugh at them and tell them "that's not swearing - it's punctuation".
Man Robin Williams was such an American Gem. It's such a tragedy when he left this world. He was truly a funny guy and actually a pretty good actor all things considering. The guy had some range to the characters he played. I miss him and wish he was still here and still appearing in movies.
Same pal!
Goooood morning editor Diane
Interesting what you say about Conan O'Brien. A while back he submitted DNA for genetic testing. After a while the man from the company called him personally because he had never gotten a reading like that before. Genetically, he was 100 percent Irish. His siblings kidded him, though, and said he had jungle fever because he married a Welsh woman.@@DianeJennings
@@frankbolger3969 At least he kept his gene-pool in the Celtic line.
Ironically he's Canadian lol
"Joke 'em if they can't take a fuck" instead of "fuck 'em if they can't take a joke" was one of my favorite sayings of his!
Robin Williams had one crazy brain. So spontaneous. He and Jonathan Winters were similar in the way they could improvise. It’s sad how Robins life ended.
Thanks for the laughs and have a great weekend! ❤️U☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸
You too!
Put Robin Williams and Jonathon Winterrs together, especially on a talk show and chaos ensues.
Definitely. You have to see them on Carson if you haven't
The prime example was Mork and Mindy where they just gave up trying to control him and would just leave parts of the script (Robin Improvises) and move on.
@@michaelramsey1299 They didn't give up on controlling Robin because they never really tried to, nearly everything about Mork was improved. What they (the decision makers behind the scenes) had done by that point was give up on the show itself because the 3rd season had the lowest ratings so far and everyone went into season 4 knowing it was going to be the last one. It's an absolute shame because bringing in Jonathan Winters could have absolutely saved the show for several more seasons if the studio had put some real support behind it.
I’ve only discovered you a few weeks ago but I love every single video I’ve seen so far
Of course it bothered some people before but we could laugh at ourselves. He put things in a way that made fun of everyone without truly tearing people down.
That's the sign of a good comedian.
Not a comedian but Mel Brooks comedies would have a hard time with the millenials due to the rough jokes and stereotyped characters such as in Blazing Saddles. Not sure if you have seen that one, Diane. Comedy gold.
@@carson5196 im a millennial and mel brooks movies are some of my faves they brought attention to how all of it is just hot air bull shit lol
@@carson5196 I think it largely comes down to how the stereotype gets treated. If there is a core of respect it is very different than simply making fun of 'the other'.
Robin was a fantastic actor as well. One of my favorite movies of all time is "What Dreams May Come".
Robin was always a favorite of mine. He was the poster child for ADHD before they decided that was a thing. His energy was infectious. I don’t think you could watch him and stay in a bad mood. I know he did a couple darker movies, but I never watched them. I loved him in Aladdin and Ferngully.
I actually met him as he was starting out. Went to all the local shows, met the fam. A wonderful person.
Robin was a gift to all of us and a loss when he passed . He taught us all to lighten up and laugh . Brilliant man . Wish I could have known him . Saw him twice in concert and laughed till I hurt !
There will never be another Robin Williams. I loved him.
Loved Robin Williams. There will never be another like him.
You really need to watch his appearances on The Late Late Show, with Craig Ferguson and his appearance on the Johnny Carson show with Johnathan Winters. Absolute chaos and laughs. Definitely worth the time to look for them.
Thank you......and ED for great content.
OMG, the one with him AND Johnathon Winters together was hilarious! Johnny actually just sit back and let the chaos unfold 🤣
Thanks! I hadn't seen those clips before. Right on about the energy. He burst out in Mork and Mindy and never stopped!
Robin Williams was a fireball of energy. Never knew what he would say next.
Exactly
It could have something to do with all the cocaine he did.
I laugh every time I watch that Live on Broadway. When it was on HBO late one night, I was up watching a bit of it. I love the part about coming up with a pill to make you "harder than Chinese Algebra." I had to quickly cover my mouth to muffle my laughter, so I didn't wake my parents. I miss Robin. That man was a gem.
He was spontaneously funny. He was a comic genius. Many of his jokes were superior to anyone else, except George Carlin who was a word Smith and a genius in his own right.
George Carlin used to be an Irish Catholic...
Then Don Rickles walks in the room and all bladders empty ! 😂😂😂
@Wayne Thacker beat me to it
@@RussellStClair-cy1vu There's a youtbue vid of rickles and robin williams on johnny carson. 3 of the best comedic minds of all time (and ed mcmahon ;) )
Yeah, of all the greats of days past, it's rickles who probably wouldn't be able to make it in today's climate.
This is one of your best videos…
Loved it!
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I loved him. Haven't watched him since he passed. You made it fun again someway. Thanks
Aww that’s a huge compliment thank you 😊
Robin Williams definitely was an extraordinary actor. He was incredibly funny, but his dramatic roles were also on a whole other level. He truly elevated everything he was in! I miss him so much!
5:30 Yes, the Scots invented golf. Saint Andrews is the home of golf. There are 18 holes on a golf course because there are 18 shots in a bottle of whiskey. When the bottle is done, it’s time to head to the bar.
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The Schottish part is my favorite thing Robin Williams ever done! Just amazingly funny!
The Scottish accent is incomprehensible to me. I had the pleasure of visiting there once and I maybe understood 30% of what was said to me. Wonderful folks, wish I could have understood them!
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When I lived in California, dude that I rented from was Scottish, at first I had a hard time understanding him after awhile I started to understand him. He was a cool dude
That just means you haven't drank enough yet.
Apologies in advance, but this is my favorite Irish joke:
_"What's the difference between an Irish wedding and an Irish wake?"_
-- _"One less drunk."_
The effort you’ve put forth over the last week+ to help take people’s minds off of the 💩 happening is beyond amazing. Thank you for being you, Diane! 🙂
Thanks for noticing! I’ve had to pull some videos that were ready as I felt we all needed some lighter stuff
@@Anon54387 Should you ever need a Boston translator give me a call. I grew up ova theya and i can do a wicked pissa job of it.
That golf bit was pure gold! 🤣
Robin Williams had the quickest wit of anyone I've ever seen. There was no situation, no matter how unexpected, where he couldn't come up with a ready quip.
He's particularly beloved in the San Francisco Bay Area. He got his start as a stand-up comic here, and he's known not just as an entertainer, but a philanthropist. If you drive north from San Francisco through Marin County you'll go through the Robin Williams Tunnel.
And, yes, golf was invented in Scotland. They invented other sports, but that's the one that caught on. Everyone has heard of Tiger Woods, but hardly anyone knows the world caber-tossing champion.
Very cool Jeff!
Este comentario me llena el corazón de alegría. Espero que algunos de ustedes también.
He was one of a kind.I miss him dearly as do many fans do.
Absolute genius. Period. Sure he may have went overboard at times...but he was simply amazing. Sit back and just watch every skit u can find. His acting was great as well. So much pure talent from that man.
Robin Williams death is the only celebrity death that truly affected me. It was just so sad to know that he was that sad but never showed it. He was a genius in his craft. I think there was nobody better at(? in?with?)improv. May he rest in peace and his family find peace.
There was a lot of incorrect information posted in the immediate aftermath of his passing. His wife later explained that he had been diagnosed with a degenerative brain and body condition and didn’t want to go out that way.
@@DianeJennings yes, but it wasn't the one he thought it was, so the tragedy is that the prognosis might not have been so bad.
(Chew was confused at 3:00, because you clapped! 😆)
Him and Neil Peart. Those were the only two that affected me.
I similarly mourn the passing of John Candy.
Pretty sure he learned a lot, looked up to George Carlin,but still a fucking tragic thing, idol to many, but just a man who left a lot of sad, because he struggled, with the same stuff we all do, wanted the the world to be better, world should have been better
Thanks for reminding me about his genius. AND your reactions are priceless.
"You don't know sh*t about f*ck..." That sounds like a perfect tagline for some Editor Diane merch.
😂 I think she’d say it with a less excitable less interested tone though
He actually was a great actor and comedian and impersonator. He won an academy award as an actor in a very serious roll. Good Will Hunting
Robin Williams was just amazing. No other way to say it. Thank you Diane for this welcome distraction.
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Diane,
Love your new home. Congratulations!
One of the reasons l am proud of my Irish ancestry - the ability to laugh at oneself. And the recognition that there is a difference between humour and hate speech. The politically correct mafia don’t get this.
I have heard somewhere that while making Schindlers List, and feeling emotionally shattered by dealing with the Holocaust theme, Spielberg would phone Williams regularly and Williams would tell him jokes long distance.
I think I can safely say that I speak for most people that we miss Robin Williams terribly.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Robin Williams! The invention of golf is one of my favourite bits. ✌️💕
I love Robin Williams! Especially his serious stuff. I feel like people forget about that.
Agree with you that offensiveness is really about intent. I wish people wouldn't get so easily offended.
Same.
The thing about slurs is that when you casually use a slur that is used together with violence, you can make the victims of that violence be forced to remember it, in the context of you not really giving a shit.
Like, there are hundreds or thousands of people who've been harassed, beaten or killed by people shouting certain epithets, so regardless of any kind of 'intent to offend' you're kind of being an asshole if you throw those words around casually.
(I haven't actually watched the whole video so this is meant to be taken as a general statement and not in reference to anything in particular).
@@rfmerrill I understand that, but at the same time I've had people angrily call me all sorts of things and wish all kinds of ill and even death on me, and I haven't let it bother me. I don't want to offend people, and I don't try to offend to people, but I still think people get offended far too easily.
@@pastorbrianediger one can "offend" just by existing. Every now and again I really piss off a Mexican because I don't act like one. I'm native Alaskan but that doesn't matter when they think I'm supposed to be a certain way based on how I look.
@@stevenwilliams1805 that is unfortunate, and I'm sorry to hear about it. A Native American friend of mine went to Nepal (as did I, we were on a serving trip), and everyone there thought he was Nepalese. I'm not that they were offended, but definitely disoriented.
Robin was Brilliant! Feel in love with his off the wall humour when he appear in, Mork and Mindy! Nanew Nanew! Thank you so much ! My other Favourites were ,Jon Candy, Carol Burnett , Tim Conway and they have all passed on ! Still have Jim Carey and Billy Crystal but the are getting a little older just like myself !
Great video, Thank You !
Robin has always been a great story teller and when he changes direction from one joke to another the previous joke feels like it was told a long time ago when in fact it was 5 seconds I can re-watch his old movies and stand ups and still laugh as hard as when I first heard them.
He was a very good actor in my opinion. I suggest you watch 'One Hour Photo" to see him in a scary/ creepy role. You might also enjoy a compilation video of him on Craig Ferguson's tv show. They played off each other brilliantly.
Robin was hilarious and even more so when he was in one of his manic frenzies of randomness. I wish we had more of him, but the world is lucky that we got what we got.
First time I ever saw him was as Mork on Happy Days.
I watched all the reruns of Mork and mindy when I was little and I loved Robin 💕
"If they can´t take a joke, fuck ém!" (Robin Williams)!. I stand by this quote! ✌
When I was in college, I met Robin Williams at the store I worked at. He had a beard and a hat and acted almost shy. At first, I thought maybe it wasn’t him until he used his credit card to pay for the shoes he bought. I was shaking. Only time I’ve ever been star struck. And he was the nicest guy too. It was surreal meeting him and also strange because he was quiet and soft spoken-nothing like the guy I’ve seen on tv or in movies.
What a lovely young Irish lass......I just "LIKED" and subscribed. Now I'm off to check out more of your videos. Thanks.
I was lucky enough to see him live at a comedy club in San Francisco. It was a total surprise to everyone, hee just walked in and asked for some stage time. It was about half an hour of total improvisation. Best thing I ever saw. I think it truly was the depth of his knowledge and training, that any comment could be followed by ANYTHING that had even the most tenuous connection. Or combinations of two unlikely things. He had a few minutes of Humphrey Bogart doing Shakespeare. He was simply brilliant.
My guess is that when he learned about his disease and how it would first rob him of his mind, he was terrified and chose to take things into his own hands.
I like how genuinely happy you were in this video.
He is my idol. As a kid I would lie on my back on the floor of my room and listen to his albums and cassettes with my headphones on over and over again. He taught me that it’s okay to be a goof and making people laugh is a true gift and reward.
Good one Diane. I saw Robins stand up. He is so so funny. He was a great actor too
Robin Williams was an amazing human being. Good soul and a decent human being. The only time I ever saw him live was in Afghanistan. Amazing, made me forget that I was deployed. Too bad I didn't see him more. RIP Mr. Williams.
I'm glad to see that those trips and tours make a difference. Thanks to you and your family
I'm a huge fan of Robin Williams. While there are other funny comedians, he had a knack for improv that was just incredible.
As our beautiful hostess pointed out, he was an entertainer through and through.
God bless you Robin
May you rest in peace.
You are very dearly missed.
I hosted two Irish lads (19 and 20) from Shannon and Limerick for a work exchange program. They were brilliant in every sense of the word and had thick, but understandable accents. They knew how to have a great time. (Hello, Justin!) There was a third one who was living with a different family, by the name of Paul. His brogue was so thick even my two lads couldn't understand him! BUT, the lady who was hosting him had learned his dialect, so to speak. We, therefore, used her as an interpreter. We would be sitting together and Paul would say something, and then everyone looked at the lady, and she would give it to us in English. At one point, however, he said something, we looked at her, and she didn't say anything. Finally, I asked, "What'd he say?" And when I asked that, Paul said it again, and it sounded the same as the first time! I told him, "I'm not asking you, I'm asking her." She finally admitted she didn't get that one. A year later, when my lads returned to Eire to my American ear, they still had the same thick Irish accent, but their friends all accused them of sounding like a "shaggin' American". ROFL. These people are legendary. I love the Irish!
I miss Robin. Thank you for the great video!
Best explanation of golf ever filmed. And 75% of the reason I don't play golf.
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No one could match the speed and ingenuity of Robin's wit in on-the-spot improvisation. With perhaps the exception of Jonathan Winters, who was Robin's de facto mentor.
Thank you Diane for this. I've been so immersed in politics for so long that this is a needed break. Are Robin's jokes offensive ? Hell no. Who better to laugh at than ourselves. At our best we can do miraculous things. But much of the time we are imperfect creatures walking uphill in a snow storm. If you haven't seen it you might want to look up Robin Williams and Koko. It's really beautiful.
From the days of Mork and Mindy up til the time of his passing, I don't know how many lives that he touched, but I do know that his light helped make my world a better, happier place!
RIP Robin Williams
I just subscribed yesterday!
Hooray welcome to the First hour club also! 👋
Hi, Diane. You should watch Mork and Mindy its a TV show with Robin Williams from the year 1978. I liked it.
Chewie looks so offended while Robin was singing about the fat wife, lol.
Robin was a true legend, his sense of humor was truly one of a kind.
Another get job Diane, thanks for the laughs!
Thanks Mark!
Been a while since I watched one of Diane's videos but OMG her hair is so long now. One of those things I love about RUclips is watching creators change and evolve. Her puppy is still adorable AF though.
Robin Williams was one in a million. A loss that can never be replaced.
The world sure got more Gray when he left
Thats still 8000 people. 😀
Everyone who loves Robin has to see him on Inside the Actor's Studio.
Such a funny reaction video to kick the weekend off with! Have a good one.
Glad you enjoyed it Kurtis!
RIP Robin. We miss you. You were a king among comedians
I agree about Robin Williams being one of a kind. Plus I miss when we could laugh at ourselves without taking it personally. Thanks for your reaction
Robin was truly extraordinary. RIP Robin. Thank you for the joy and good laughs.
I loved Robin for the fact his mind was going faster than anyone else’s and he could come up with something funny out of absolutely nothing. I think I heard somewhere that he always took over the interviews because he didn’t want them to ask him anything too personal about depression or things like that that would upset him. His humor I think people at a distance he was comfortable with
Robin and Craig Ferguson were totally hysterical, look for it.
Robin Williams..........Legend. I met him when I was deployed to Kyrgyzstan in 2008 along with Kid Rock and Lance Armstrong
To answer your question using a phrase my daughter would use on her siblings when she was 3, people today get offended at jokes because they are Little Baby Diapers! Great reaction video, thank you!
Two of my favorites to end an incredibly long week!! Diane and Robin at the same time 😲😁👏 Happy Friday, indeed! 💛 ya Diane, have a great weekend and many thanks for today's episode. Cheers!
Aww thank you Mike
Almost hitting 70, back then we knew how to laugh at ourselves, an art sadly forgotten.
This was very funny - thanks, Diane! I think I can safely say that no one was offended by any of this back in the day. All in good fun with no intended offense - some folks today need to find a hobby. 😂✌️❤️
Cheers to the Chewie riverdance! ☘️🇮🇪🕺🏻
He tried ☘️💕
Eh, some people *did* get offended by jokes like that back in the day. There’s always been hypersensitive people.
My dad likes to tell about the time when I was a baby and we went to NYC.
It was in the mid-80s and we were on the subway. My parents were sitting next to a Japanese couple. My dad was wearing his favorite cowboy boots and had a Texas flag on his ball cap so it was probably pretty obvious where we were visiting from.
They started chatting with the couple but they didn’t speak a lot of English so it was difficult. The Japanese mom manages to ask how old I am and they figure out that me and the couple’s baby are around the same age (around 6 months at the time).
The Japanese mom starts laughing and gesturing that I’m twice the size or more of their baby. Just in a way that says that it’s funny that 2 babies the same age can be so different.
My dad shrugs, points at me and says slowly “Cadillac.” Then points at their baby and says “Toyota.”
The couple cracks up laughing saying “Cadillac, Toyota. True. True.” My dad cracks up.
My mom is furious. Tells him “that’s horrible! That’s racist! They’re going to be offended! They’re going to think all Texans are racist jerks because of you!”
They’ve been divorced since the late 80s and my mother *still* brings that up as evidence of how racist my dad is (meanwhile my mother is one of the most racist people I’ve ever met. She just thinks it’s appropriate to “keep it behind closed doors” and not let others know).
My mother had a huge crush on Robin Williams but refused to watch his stand-up because she doesn’t approve of cursing. She thought cursing on stage was “low class” and “inappropriate”.
There’s always been hypersensitive people.
It’s just that the internet gives them more of a chance to find each other and feed off each other.
For a different take on Robin Williams, I would love it if you reacted to "Good Will Hunting". I believe Robin Williams won an Academy Award for that performance and I think you'll understand why when you see it.
Fun Fact: Although American by citizenship, Robin was VERY Irish by DNA. And Conan is literally 100% Irish by DNA. ☘️
Conan O'Brien is a giant Irish bird.
Irish American, world's treasure
@@televinv8062 By christ, yer right
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Aye!...feckin' QUARE!!!
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You are correct in Robin Williams being that person who could Entertain a huge theatre as well as a room of 20 people. I met him on night backstage at a concert [not his] and as we were standing in the hall way in walks in Robin and chats it up with the dozen of us that were there waiting for the band and he literally off the cuff entertained us with random things we were all talking about. The man was Brilliant and was the highlight memory of that whole evening.
Speaking of Conan O'Brien's heritage, on Stephen Colbert's show there was a good segment
on how Conan's DNA test stunned his doctor. It's a great segment. Not sure if you
could react to it without getting a copyright strike but if this video doesn't get one,
you'd probably be okay.
If I remember correctly he's 100% Irish even though none of his close relatives came directly from Ireland.
... ya know I never really thought bout how chaotic golf is in concept, since it's played so calmly.
Great video Diane, good way to end a rough week. I do think people are offended WAY too easily these days. Many walk around with a chip on their shoulder trying to find offense. Crazy. Robin Williams wasn't my fav but the thing about the Scotsman inventing golf was pretty funny. Oh and the ED cameo ... she is in regular rare form again today. 😁
She’s something alright!
When he's doing his Scot's accent he sounds like Billy Connolly.
If wasn't Robin Williams the funniest comedian, he was definitely in the top 10, maybe even top 5. As far as acting goes, he was great in Awakenings opposite Robert De Niro.
That was a great film!
Robin's rendition , of the invention of Golf, is just fantastic !