Robin Williams & Conan Talk About St. Patrick's Day | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original airdate: 03/09/05) Robin Williams talks about his St. Patrick's day plans, hosting the Oscars, and entertaining the troops.
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[@Dewoy1]

He had the energy and personality of 5 guests at once. He must have been a no brainer to be booked on any show i would imagine.

[@dokterclaw1083]

Cocaine's a hell of a drug

[@Fungorrr]

@@dokterclaw1083 cocaine x severe dysthymia

[@Bryan8329]

Letterman said ratings shot up anytime he was booked

[@mkultra2456]

@@Bryan8329 Letterman was sad when they killed him.

[@tkm1550]

@@mkultra2456 who? Or just the "they" party?

[@AA-qb7ni]

Man I miss him so much. Still can't believe he's gone. RIP.

[@revanwintersoldier2789]

I agree, this dude was great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGSzhXicn5l6g5o

[@mkultra2456]

They killed him too soon.

[@doctorfortcraft6140]

He’s alive, it was just a hoax

[@mkultra2456]

@@doctorfortcraft6140 It says 5 replies but I only see three. What do you see?

[@speedracer2008]

Same. His comic energy was unparalleled, especially when he put it to use as the voice of the Genie in Aladdin. There will never be a comedian like him. May he Rest In Peace.

[@djnorth2020]

What a joy this dude IS. He's not really gone.

[@christopherdempsey3878]

No one is ever truly gone.

[@mkultra2456]

They killed him because he was too good at making fun of them. Bill Murray was low key, didn't get in their faces. Jim Carey sold out. Chappelle went to Africa, then came back, started dropping too many truth bombs on talk shows and then got a tap on the shoulder, perhaps a little more. They do what they gotta do to survive. But Williams was fighting Irish, no way he'd back down from those creeps. So they killed him. True story bro.

[@christopherdempsey3878]

@@mkultra2456 bruh

[@JamesLeeBuzz]

@@mkultra2456 Interesting....not very a creative hypothesis, but interesting in it's simplistic level of stupidity.

[@hankkingsley9183]

Gone but not forgotten

[@terez2804]

I can never get enough of a Robin Williams throwback

[@ellibre5831]

I miss him so much.. I wrote a fan letter to Robin years ago. I asked if he had ever played Half-Life 2. Weeks later he responded. I no longer have the email but i remember him saying that he loved the game, It's a wonderful game and he loved the story and the emotions he felt. He couldn't stop playing it he said.

[@dot.5070]

😐😆

[@miloandot]

??? Is this real life? What are you on about?

[@UnblockMind]

@@miloandot he said half-life.

[@ellibre5831]

@@contrapasso1539 yes I think so. I also forgot to mention that he did a short interview with a G4tv correspondent at a convention or some celeb spotlight. It was about the success of Half-Life 2 and if he has played it, and he said yes and said its amazing etc etc. But he actually cared about it because the story really got to him apparently

[@bena1826]

Robin Williams was even more of a gamer than most gamers, he played (or at least collected) Warhammer tabletop stuff

[@TheReySkywalker]

Greatest comedian of all time. So quick on his feet, so energetic, so creative.

[@darrenthetuber743]

Part of this interview is fun, but alot of it is uncomfortable, Robin has this like "laugh or I'll launch the nukes" chaos about him, that's like unwieldy, and Conan is almost laughing as if it would devistate Robin if he didn't. Robin Williams road that line between aggressively desperate and razor sharp timing

[@Regi869]

@@darrenthetuber743 ????

[@skategainesville]

@Darren you didn’t see much of Robin did you?

[@Jasmine-ez5td]

he's very sweet and i appreciate that he was an important figure for alot of people....but honestly listening to him talk is torture. It's like he can't go one sentence without trying to make a joke.

[@timlol4374]

He came to my ship after 9/11. USS Roosevelt.

[@DogGoneDayz]

I still get heart broken every time I see him, what a amazing person.

[@doctorfortcraft6140]

Death hoax, he’s alive

[@Steinkoepfchen]

Last week i rewatched „hook“ - i shred into tears! I miss him so much

[@casualromp]

To live will be an awfully big adventure

[@ryanm4319]

I rewatch at least once a month probably, it WAS the basis for my childhood beliefs and I will always love it. Ruuuuufiiiiioooooo

[@residentoftheuntitledstatu7248]

Disgusting american children's cinema designed to mock the victims of American medical torture. It's a horrible castration movie, like everything else the nation puts out. Robin Williams was a trashy criminal cokehead piece of garbage.

[@willrowe6088]

Work on spelling.

[@JamesLeeBuzz]

@@residentoftheuntitledstatu7248 Lmfao, you suck at trolling. I haven't seen Hook in many years but I don't know how you can link it to castration, that might be a funny joke if it had any inkling of truth to it.

[@ikejugend]

Damn the hd on these looks like it was shot yesterday, incredible. Almost makes you forget, that he is gone, and Conan is old lol, and how the world has changed. Thank you for posting, Team Coco!

[@PredMatic]

Watching Conan on his Podcast I was thinking how great of a job TBS did on his makup. Also that his glasses are too small, which drives me nuts.

[@justinmraap]

I think this might be the earliest HD footage of Late Night they've released from the archive yet. Hard to believe this was 17 years ago.

[@ThanksForAllMyToes]

@@justinmraap For me it's hard to believe 2005 wasn't 5 years ago. So weird! I remember seeing this interview when it aired on cable on our 4:3 tv.

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

Robin Williams is a one man entire theater company 🤣👏

[@VinnyChezni]

These 2 guys together... electrifying. I could watch an endless dialogue with these gents

[@paulfrank4551]

Conan and Robin! Lol

[@tyrannosaurusburke]

Why hasn't Conan O'Brien hosted the Oscars yet, 17 years later? He would be great at it!

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

Agree that Consy would be awesome, but for the host there's little upside anymore. They can't get anyone to host. Who in hollywood wants to get "cancelled"?

[@looneytoon76]

He did host the Emmys. I watch that intro every once in a while where he goes through Lost, Office, House, and 24 worlds

[@mkultra2456]

Because Ricky Gervias keeps hogging the spotlight. Oh wait that's the Golden Globes.

[@erikalenoeye8925]

So true

[@jonathanpedersen7654]

Laughter conceals pain... true statement for Mr. Williams. Such talent we all miss!

[@wyliegriffith80]

didn’t he die of auto erotic asphyxiation

[@wanderkind0]

@@wyliegriffith80 no he committed suicide. He had Lewy Body Dementia that was causing him intense and prolonged periods of terror, paranoia, and anxiety. It was deteriorating his mind and body. Whether he was choosing his own way out or in a state where he didn't truly know what he was doing, I'm not sure, but it was definitely not auto-erotic asphyxiation.

[@wyliegriffith80]

@@wanderkind0 ima go with auto erotic asphyxiation cause that’s how i wanna go out too

[@kennymos9007]

He had some kind of condition i read as well and he decided to end it. That's what i read at least. Apparently he said goodnight my love to his wife..... he did a lot drugs when he was young so who knows if that cause his brain or nervous system condition.

[@verbo108]

Just enjoy his gift to us.

[@miawallace2306]

Mr. Williams looks SO good here. Although I never met him personally, I have a few work flight attendant friends who had him on our flights. Evidently he was lovely. He would laugh and joke with passengers and kids alike. He was very upbeat and always said “Please” and “Thank You.”

[@AxelWerner]

The longer he is gone, the more i realize how great he actually was and how much i miss him now. May his soul rest in peace now. The peace he didnt found while with us.

[@codykendall2846]

Same with Farley

[@doctorfortcraft6140]

Still is alive, it was a death hoax

[@battleworthy4052]

Miss this man, no other guest can top Robin Williams he a one man army of comedy!

[@kylereynhart]

Two of the greatest comedians. Great chemistry

[@raulmiranda737]

Still feels weird that Robin Williams is gone.

[@alerocillo]

Wasn't expecting to be hit in the feelz on this day. May he Rest In Peace

[@chloedelatorre2519]

Oh my lord, Robin Williams, an ultimate GIFT to humanity. What a wonderful treat for tofay.. rest in peace Robin. 🙏

[@cracc216]

This man is the GREATEST COMEDIAN OF ALL TIME he had no weaknesses in comedy. From movies and shows to skits and stand up. Impressions and tricks. He’s the GOAT you can’t name me someone on this level.

[@eannaocosgora3899]

Jim Carrey.

[@sunill1602]

@@eannaocosgora3899 nope,

[@cougar-town]

Robin Williams will forever be in our memories.

[@coachtomas]

I always compared Conan to Robin. His approach and energy to comedy is very similar. But Robin be the OG. I miss Robin.

[@istdochallesegal3427]

Worth noting too that Conan's been very vocal about mental health

[@coachtomas]

@@istdochallesegal3427 Oh this is great to hear. Bless Robin. I used to watch Conan when his show was on CNBC here in UK. Nowadays just watch him here.

[@dougdavis8986]

Conan isn't even on the same planet.

[@wanderkind0]

Robin, you were the G.O.A.T. You were so loved and still are. 💓

[@billymcclain6503]

Robin Williams is the epitome of genius acting

[@DarkLordII]

Socially it’s really interesting to see him, usually people with this much energy, can’t even hear the other person talk.. he lets the host talk, and then just MURDERS it! Absolutely amazing!

[@andrewlowe9969]

Robin was a gift to us all and so sad he left us too soon. His IQ was off the charts and he made everyone laugh about themselves from all walks of life and different backgrounds. His comedy could bring everyone together better than any government ever could.

[@deavonturenvanjetse]

Robin’s mind is so quick.. he riffs like no other

[@ultimateranger213]

Can you imagine robins take on the pandemic? That would’ve been priceless! Miss his genius every day!!!!

[@janejamison6056]

Would’ve been awesome, hours of material, comedy gold!!

[@pauljoedominic]

1:43 when Robin said "happy time" you could see the sadness in his face ☹️

[@KairuHakubi]

oooof that was subtle but it was profound.

[@zudin11]

He is my greatest comedian of all time. Constantly making me laugh during my childhood. I missed him soo much

[@doctorfortcraft6140]

He’s still alive, it was a death hoax

[@jontodd2985]

God I miss TV. I mean, good old fashioned TV. When you would come home from a day of work and watch Conan or Letterman. And I miss Robin Williams, I wish he was my dad or uncle. The only celebrity that I felt genuine emotions of sadness when they died. Probably all the childhood movies he was in, but also all the stand comedy he did that I saw when I become older. Such a great character and energy. I Love Robin Williams.

[@sebastianalegria3401]

Getting to know your favourite actor's passing is always painful, when I knew the news of Robin's death, I remember crying as much as my mom when she knew that my dad passed away at the hospital. Today, at more than 5 years of his passing, I find difficult to get over his death, I apologize, if I got emotional what happens that I grew up watching Robin's movies. So, if I had him face to face, I'd tell him; "thank you Robin for making everyone's childhood". R.I.P.

[@DeathofSteel-gt9rk]

I can't believe it's almost been 9 years since Robin Williams died (August the 11th 2014). It feels like only a few months ago. 😔 Robin was truly the greatest comedian of all time. R.I.P. Robin Williams 🌹

[@wenaa]

Still hard to believe he is gone. We miss you terribly Robin.

[@anug14]

No human can take the amount of entertainment and intellect coming out of this man.

[@idunno114]

yes, but robin is also not bad

[@MrMotherfuck123]

When he did the Impersonation of Jack Nicholson fell off the chair laughing

[@rizzorizzo2311]

I got to see him perform in Iraq. It was amazing. He was with Lewis Black. One of the best comedy shows I’ve ever seen.

[@karthikmanjunath1013]

Conan + Robin = insanity, madness and pure joy

[@girltal.k]

Wow. Talent. Creativity. But such gentle eyes. And as we know how he left ,alot of pain in those sad eyes.

[@rgb2873]

Last day I watched “Good will hunting” and just miss him so much what a legend.

[@cryhappy3502]

Its cool how he cared about making others happy and to laugh

[@df1985]

Happy st Patrick’s day Robin looking down ☘️ he was the best ❤

[@hh7407]

3:58 Sounds just like him. 6:15 Very accurate accent of southern guys. I know. I'm from the South and most people cannot make it authentic. He nailed it.

[@GenevieveThornton]

6:36 Conan is uncomfortable at this point, but quickly shifts to laughing.

[@icessoup]

Conan was never uncomfortable around Robin, he knew riding the Robin train was always intense lol

[@michaelf.150]

Amazing actor and so gifted too. RIP and Happy St. Patrick’s Day Mr. Williams 🍀👍🍀👍🍀

[@227Love]

He’s like channeling the whole time, look at his breath how it rises and falls so quick interesting @4:53

[@DRFUZY1]

What a legend! I feel like he would be cancelled for some of the jokes he made in this interview alone. We need someone like him these days

[@extremeanalogmusic6296]

A real showman. He was amazing

[@zovalentine7305]

Rest in peace my favorite celebrity and homie of all time 🙏 Robin McLaurin Williams 21 July 1951 ~ 11 August 2014⚘

[@jkap34]

Shit, my dad was born 2 years later to the date. He died March 8th.

[@Bensketball]

4:31 look how nervous Conan gets 🤣

[@shahrukhbhuiyan1225]

I don't understand 50% of this conversation, but I loved it 👏

[@sarahgough5953]

God such a bright soul 😢 him and Conan bounce off of each other so well. He is dearly missed 😢❤

[@aarontempleman4796]

It truly amazes me every time I watch him. To be able to turn his internal pain and struggle into joy and laughter externally for others is not only a great skill but a mark of truly a empathetic, brave and kind person. it’s a random comparison, but he draws parallels with the great painter Vincent Van Gogh who used his internal pain as fuel to create beauty and wonder rather than documenting and visualising pain. Marks of true genius and just good people struggling with themselves. Also is still best Genie. That is all.

[@larsnienstadt9538]

Good comparison.

[@kennymos9007]

I dont think its3 a good comparison... Van Goh was a joke while alive... Robin was a success....

[@KairuHakubi]

@@kennymos9007 well that's nitpicking, he didn't say they were exactly the same. just that there are parallels.

[@nickdawn3985]

So happy we can still enjoy Robin W. thanks to all the videos, miss him!

[@timebemyfriend]

Still love and miss Robin so much.♡

[@Ruben-GG]

Gotta commend the camera man impressively keeping up with Robin's movements. What an energy this legendary comic was, so quick and most of all, so loving.

[@akhrormuminov7180]

Two of my favourites!!! RIP Robin. Conan keep the good work!

[@turtle3568]

I don’t think there has ever been this much energy in a room before or since this.

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

"Kind of a don't ask don't tell camo" LMAOOOO

[@jarodM6]

Rest in peace the king/God of comedy

[@marigoldruff]

He looked really fit here! A true treasure he was

[@TheReySkywalker]

I miss him so much! I’m happy he’s at peace though and not suffering anymore 💞

[@florianadolf2256]

I was always amazed (guess, I still am) by Robin Williams' capability to literally inherit each and every role of every character that comes to mind (even of those characters who wouldn't actually come to mind, like , AT ALL), make a point - and in the next instant shed it, drop it - and within seconds jump into the next and into the next and into the next role and so forth. This level of wittiness, versatility and, at the same time, accuracy still remains unmatched to this day.

[@joshwhalen17]

There's a small tic in Conan's speech when he promises Robin a Guinness after the show, realizing he just offered a beer to a publicly former (and recently relapsed) alcoholic.

[@shamshirhussain8198]

I noticed that too

[@sportsrockstar4539]

Robin Williams defined the term "Feel Good"

[@NightWarriorAlive]

Gosh, what a force of nature Robin was, incredible.

[@stu6360]

Conan did a great job of keeping the interview moving. Robin’s energy and charisma isn’t easily tamed. On a side note, I prefer the new Stern to the old Stern.

[@JamesBrownyayaya]

Thanks for the upload Team Coco! It seems long ago that I would search Robin's name on YT to see if there were any new talk show interviews because they were often better than most of the TV shows going on. Good that some that I haven't seen still pop up in my subscriptions.

[@SolaireGamingPT]

What a legend! I really miss him 😔.

[@jrock2720]

Wow that suit! Many years ago, I saw Robin by himself walking down Columbus in SF on a cold, rainy evening. RIP

[@Jazztice4me]

I keep watching all his performances and show appearances and laugh as if it were the first time. Gigantic comedian... miss him deeply!

[@goofball9173]

I'm watching his movies which i never watched before. Good Morning,Vietnam ,Awakenings , Moscow to the Hudson n more 🔥☺️💖🌟 Robin is the real Genie.

[@mayankgulati26]

Just love him 😇 miss him a lot 😢

[@kcs4212]

I love his song angels, its so powerful

[@kingeleven3820]

Everytime i see his face automatically RV comes to mind.

[@Salemoe]

Rest in Power Robin Williams!

[@tommymorgan73]

Just bursting with life! Great video

[@PredMatic]

I dont use this word often, but i feel blessed that I grew up on his movies and not the complete garbage that is pumped out today.

[@SHENworks]

Thank you so much for posting. Robin Williams in HD - like it was filmed yesterday

[@darkknightsds]

Robin is such a treasure

[@ripro83]

Thank y'all for sharing this.

[@labeldos]

Imagine a podcast with him!

[@CrossoXoHair]

Good morning Vietnam

[@Begone2332]

Rest in peace Robin Williams

[@lifevest1]

Most people with Time Machine: "I'm gonna go back and say "Hi" to my great grandparents!" Me: "Robin! Please don't do it. We can get you some help. Comedy can't go on without you!"

[@KairuHakubi]

I hate to say it but unless you go back in time with a cure for lewy body dementia, and a fat stack of cash to pay off his greedy ex-wife so he didn't have to resort to doing awful movies, that's just a waste of chronotons. 6 to 12 more years of him suffering from mental problems is not something I'd wish on anyone. I mean seriously.. did anyone want Mrs Doubtfire 2? Robin took a bullet for us.

[@guyperson5886]

Wow. So THIS is where Dana Carvey pulled the “don’t be afraid!” on his Robin Williams impression

[@kiidampuller97]

This convo spoke about st Patrick’s day for like 20 seconds before he went off lmao

[@rennatsinned5451]

This just aired 16 hours ago? Robin Williams is still alive and Conan's still on air! YES! My life has meaning now.

[@melodychest9020]

Conan: "What am I even doing here with this colossus!"

[@TheNativeOne94]

after dozens upon dozens of hours of Conan, this is the first time I've seen him seemingly overwhelmed by anyone, "Can you hang on for a sec? We got a lot to talk about" lol

[@jopo7996]

It's awesome listening to great comedians, and Conan too.

[@krylesangerbeaver]

Yeah, I think the Podcast proves Conan really got carried by Sona :P

[@GovarGamer]

I miss Robin. What a great legend. unforgettable memories

[@mutee333]

Robin Williams, an infinite sea of joy.

[@maldini2768]

just two greats chatting

[@nicholasmoose6574]

As a person with ADHD Robin Williams was a complete inspiration to me. So sad how his life ended, but he had a long run of proving you can take something people view as mental illness and use it to bring joy to others. He will never be forgotten.

[@Rattenhoofd]

That's interesting, for me it's the exact opposite. I love his work, but whenever I see him in interviews I think "Oh God, so this is what annoys people about me". Hard to watch.

[@hulukki]

I have never met a person in my life who sees ADHD as a mentall illness. Where do you live?

[@Rattenhoofd]

@@hulukki It's officially a disorder.

[@nicholasmoose6574]

@@hulukki Ohio.

[@hulukki]

@@Rattenhoofd It is not a mentall illness. That was my point.

[@PezQ84]

I bet his episode of Conan O’brien need a friend would have been legendary ❤

[@borp6912]

I still miss him 😢

[@deelawson34]

TN accent spot on as usual! 👑 🎭🤣

[@adamnordmark7709]

My god he is rapid. It feels like a new voice every 10 seconds, I can't keep up.

[@thinkmark6960]

such a legend even conan could barely keep up with his witty quick impressionist comedy!