Jonathan Winters on the Tonight Show - 1988

[@Vicki1951]

I have watched about 5 of these and laughed through each one. He has an amazing sense of humor and so quick!

[@joannrice8359]

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Jonathan Winters at a Hollywood party back in the late sixties. He was so sweet to me and kissed the back of my hand. It continues to be a treasured memory from that era. What an amazingly talented comedian.

[@joannhoppel8460]

That's awesome 🎉

[@joannhoppel8460]

Awesome 🎉

[@bradfordfiles7648]

Had did that come about?

[@patriciaseaton1522]

I’m almost 72 and got to watch this stuff when I was young, including JW’s own show. What a quick wit Jonathan Winters was. I used to about break my face laughing. So “out there” for that time. I loved it.

[@StephenNason-yk9mr]

Didn't Jonathan Winters do a lot of variety shows in the 1960s and 1970s?

[@StephenNason-yk9mr]

If we (my brother, sister and myself) behaved and got ready for bed, my parents let us stay up late and watch those kinds of shows (assuming it wasn't a school night; not Carlin . Mom thought he was vulgar, but I watch him now). I vaguely remember JW wearing wild costumes on those acts, and it was great! Supposedly (I don't remember this ) people tell me that he was much wilder in his youth. Any suggestions to watch? I'd be interested to know. Thanks

[@Littlebrownbear58]

Robin William's idolized him as his mentor. Everytime he spoke about Winters, it should how he respected him as a comedic genius ! Both missed but never forgotten for their impeccable adlib timing.

[@robinnickells9402]

I meant Johnathan Winters in his and my hometown of Springfield, Ohio when he was in his eighths, I was a waitress at Perkins restaurant and he was hilarious and such a good time. I will never forget him and I have had his autograph ever since. Rip and hope to see you and all your stories you left here with me

[@chuckpeters3067]

Jonathan Winters made Johnny Cason laugh harder then any other comedian he had on his show.

[@davewallace8219]

Man.....i miss those days....thanks.

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

God, I love this guy. A great storyteller. The funniest man to have walked the planet. IMHO

[@nancybartunek4379]

Always have LOVED Jonathan Winters

[@TheCream14]

Winters will always be my favorite comedian.

[@dalebecause2467]

You can always tell which guests Johnny enjoyed the most.......

[@Brough1111]

Yes Johnny lights up when Johnathan comes on stage

[@jamesfreeman2258]

I think he loved Winters and Jack Benny.

[@Brough1111]

These two together were the best comic show that's ever been, Johny knew how to keep the brilliance coming.

[@M21L35]

I was a fellow Marine ('68-'70) & my favorite uncle was as well. In fact because of the impression my uncle made on me when he was home on leave, I enlisted when the opportunity came to emulate him. Regardless, my uncle Dan & I were bonded by our mutual fascination w/Johnathon Winters. Our dual appreciation of him would leave us in stitches when together, we enjoyed his antics on TV.

[@timothyperry7760]

Growing up watching Johnny every night waiting watching all the greats come and go and passed, I always refer to how great they were and feel sorry for the younger generations that can't appreciate incredable talent long live añll the greats

[@suewhitmore5742]

What a glorious way to start my day. Those were the fun days in Hollywood. Absolutely loved both of these guys.💕

[@markwells2514]

I was watching this show in California the year I got out of the Marine Corps, Semper Fi Jonathan

[@DrinksJokesStorytelling]

Love Jonathan Winters, and speaking of Marines we Got a great story from Dan Lauria on how sinatra couldnt remember names so he gave eveyone a nickname and his was Jar head

[@RedIce989]

Thank you for your service Sir

[@brucelatimer6221]

😅

[@tommy..980]

J Winters was a absolute riot…. He was so quick with humor I would of loved to gone out and had a couple beers with him.. Totally hilarious man

[@robertarnett8371]

Two icons that will not be replaced

[@mariongildersleeve3929]

I, too, have seen this clip a gazillion times.. hilarious

[@Fernwald84]

J.W. was--is--my favorite comedian. I don't believe anyone could touch him for his far-out imagination, impeccable timing and cast of crazy characters and voices. He was God's gift to us all.

[@egrissom]

100%

[@TheBlanderside]

He was so quick on the uptake that when you started to laugh he'd be on the next joke before you stopped laughing...

[@martianshoes]

He was one of Robin William’s biggest influences...

[@paularobinson1993]

Great comedians. So much better than what passes for comedy today.

[@drumbum3.142]

Mel Blanc.. Buster Keaton. ..Ernie Kovacs.. ..possibly Mel Brooks.. - Are His Comedic, Inventive, Equals . ..

[@craigcahill2242]

"I reached in and enlarged him....." - I literally cried with laughter for 15 minutes - gold

[@vincentanguoni8938]

Ditto on that... I needed this

[@nbrown8464]

OMG, he had such a quick wit. He was my favorite comedian growing up. What a genius. God bless him.❤️

[@Pyrrho_]

He was my favorite growing up and still is to this day. His speed and inventiveness remain unmatched.

[@julianmarsh1378]

This is the sort of late night entertainment we don't have anymore....

[@tw364]

Right, first there are no host that could do this. Second, the audience today that is available at that day-part lacks a frame of reference. Carson was king, Lettermen carried it on a bit, but didn't quite have the interviewing skills, still he was in the ballpark. Today, it's the woke and the dopes. No adult hosts.

[@edenleave2054]

I’m just discovering this guy now, how’s that possible his comedic timing is supernatural

[@cliffordbowman6777]

You really missed it, but I wish I was your age

[@davehue9517]

Always loved watching hilarious Jonathan Winters. You can tell, Johnny Carson enjoyed having him as a guest.

[@rojasvalero9774]

Rx

[@michaelchapman4955]

,@@rojasvalero9774 'Thru my Driver side rear view mirror driving N on Vine St in Hollywood in '89, I caught Jonathan Winters walking out of an office building & to this moment in early Nov 2022 was an Indelible Life moment I'll not forget.

[@garylowery6216]

I miss Jonathan, and wish we had comedians like him again.

[@billclanton1140]

M8-1.25 I3

[@djmcnerney]

There is only one Jonathan Winters. A unique mind. No one like him.

[@carriedillmann4455]

ME TOO!!!!

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

The one, the only, Johnathan Winters! I miss him!

[@danielshaw8049]

Jonathan Winters is the best comedian when I was young kid.

[@longtimepittsowner5589]

Two of the best. I’m glad I lived throughout these times .

[@DulceOsborn]

He was one of the most talented comedians that ever lived.. I loved Jonathan Winters. He still makes me laugh. Brilliant!.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man this guy’s where a total class act of comedy!👋😂👍rip🙏 Jonathan winters, Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon!

[@nobodyaskedbut]

One of the half dozen or so true comic geniuses of all-time. His expanse and level of talent both in creativity and performing made him literally incomparable.

[@-danR]

In his day he had the informal reputation as the funniest man in America. Don Rickles is the guy I most often re-watch on youtube, but seeing Winters again rather cements the reputation. Other greats have flat spots where they have to transition onto something else and make a graceful recovery, which they always do. JW didn't need that skill. Winters had the knack of making even a non-starter seem funny, and on the other hand if he talks of taping a cat to a tree as though it was the most natural thing in the world, he threatens to have even the SPCA rolling in the aisles.

[@marionodom9585]

Jonathan Winters and Robin Williams were Zen Masters of Improvisation.

[@mrmedallis]

Williams’ idol and mentor was Winters

[@guidecollie]

"I have a two-acre ranch." Delivered with a straight face and in a nonchalant tone, even this one line when spoken by Jonathan Winters is funnier than about 85% of what has passed as comedy in the last 20 years. I miss this man.

[@lostreb]

I really "MISS" this kind of Late Night TV!!!!

[@clickr73]

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[@ladyela9283]

You’re spot on!

[@stevekeeling9700]

Johnny was better than all of today’s late night hosts put together and so were his guests! Nothing but class and no politically motivated theatrics!

[@stevekeeling9700]

Johnny was better than all of today’s late night hosts put together and so were his guests! Nothing but class and no politically motivated theatrics!

[@123abcdef3]

"You know when you make your kind of money, you don't lose your hair." Classic! This man still lifts people's spirits with his comedic genius.

[@lostreb]

Well Stated, in addition to being totally factual!!

[@hyrumipson576]

😢🎉🎉

[@hyrumipson576]

🎉🎉😢😮😮😊😊

[@hyrumipson576]

😢🎉

[@bobfitzgibbon6822]

He was a gift, and I was thrilled to have been a recipient of his unmatched talent.

[@shanke300]

Love every minute of it. He spews so many gems. 3 Great legends.

[@andradas9688]

one word: HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! He sculpts time with the funniest expressions and jokes. This is art.

[@peterkempe6026]

He is brilliant so genuinely funny for me the best ever impeccable timing with amazing ad-lib ability sadly missed

[@MattMcGunn30]

Brilliant comedy! And the way Carson just sits back knowing he needn't do much to facilitate such genuis! Carson was a genius himself.

[@bbkkenny]

Just the best comedian ever so talented and funny and I suspect a lovely person. Thank you Johnathan for all those lovely memories we can watch again.

[@starofdavid4586]

Mr Jonathan Winters was a comedic genius ,along with Don Rickles and Jackie Mason three of my favorite comedians !!

[@noideahavei7444]

Thank you for posting this. He is hysterical. To me his comedy is Rated G, but full-on Human Condition. Everything we grew up with in our own lives, but have never mentioned.

[@venoalbazy77]

August/2021 and I'm laughing my heart out. What an outstanding performance 👏👌 old is gold ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Man they would have been disappointed if they lived in our miserable times!

[@mctropic]

Comedic genius beyond comparison! Nobody alive today can even come close

[@jamesfreeman2258]

Jim Gafagan I think comes close. Very funny, original and with many voice inflections.

[@frankbarbuto2040]

He was one of the most talented comedians that ever lived.

[@marcusmedlock847]

Oh man this is 24 carat gold. No script, nothing planned, he’s just rolling with the moment....and able to keep a straight face. Jonathan Winters was a priceless, amazingly gifted comedian. So thankful for you tube that I can see this.

[@normanwhite7633]

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[@leecox1513]

The incredible Jonathan Winters. I entered upper division college at San Francisco State College (now a University ---yeehaw) in 1961, and bought a couple of 33 rpm records of him, not knowing who he was at the time. Was I surprised. The man was amazing at that time, and continued to be. God Bless him.

[@treebuck]

I don't believe that Johnny enjoyed any guest more than Jonathan Winters. You can just tell by his body language that he was loving every minute of this.

[@Bill_Me]

Jonathan and Don Rickles !! Johnny’s Favorites 😊

[@anncorsaro224]

I agree!

[@maxthefoooool]

@@Bill_Me can't forget about Rodney too lol, Johnny wouldn't even say anything too busy laughing lmao

[@Bill_Me]

@@maxthefoooool Absolutely ! Glad I grew up watching those guys……..I feel old now ! 😂✌🏼

[@maxthefoooool]

@@Bill_Me I'm only 20 and absolutely love all these guys. Comedy really does suck now

[@gma6296]

Sick with covid & needed a laugh from the funny man. Remembering the laughes I use 2 get. When lastnight was worth staying up for. Thx 4 the memories

[@egrissom]

Hope you feel better soon!

[@gma6296]

@@egrissom Thx hope so too. Laughter is suppose 2 be good 4 the soul. Jonathan's many appearances has helped

[@opera93]

Me too.. thouGH no COVID... I believe FIRMLY found that Laughter, and “ companion ships “ healing: interestingly found zoom MEETINGS / AA/NA/ Alanon help a lot.....

[@gma6296]

@@opera93 GOD has been my main source of JOY. PRAYING that the same GOD that has gotten me through, you will find Him in JESUS

[@blakeh8582]

@@gma6296 did you get through it?

[@mikecollinspublicrelations4612]

I loved Jonathan Winters. He still makes me laugh. Brilliant!

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

How do you know if they don't have any baby chickens in those eggs, or if they don't, and they're safe to eat?

[@honeybeebadger]

Jonathan Winters Comedy genius 💙

[@dustyroads5811]

God what a story teller lol no one does it like johnathon miss him rip.

[@asmrqueen7804]

Good ole days. Lots Of laughter.on tv. Liked johnnys show.

[@michaelshields4514]

Three great talents, Jonathan, Johnny and Ed.

[@joannhoppel8460]

I LOVE THIS! I REMEMBER ALWAYS LOOKING FORWARD to The Johnny Carson Show 😅

[@angelosliotscos8405]

If humor is the first sign of intelligence, I suspect Mr. Winters is a genius.

[@woog74]

I actually remember watching this when it first aired. I was 13 and used to sneak back out of my room to the downstairs den and turn the tv on low. He was my absolute favorite guest, even though I do not own a chicken, errrr I mean even though I was so young I still loved his humor and could appreciate how good he was.

[@crunchhardtack6514]

Winters was the absolute master of implausible absurdity. A comedic genius.

[@yankee2666]

"implausible absurdity?" ...Never heard of that category.

[@christinemccreadie7601]

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[@mrknotthall]

Not really

[@carriedillmann4455]

His humor is so absurd that it is implausible ! That’s his humor His statements are so implausible that it’s HILARIOUS!!!!!!🎉😂😇

[@hungfao]

When he was 'on', he was really 'on'. I'm still looking for an appearance on this show from the early 70s. He was especially hilarious. We had relatives over at the time and were all tearing up from laughing so hard.

[@susanann8741]

There’s one on utoob from 1974 and Robin Williams was also a guest…good one.

[@lalani888ARTblue]

Omgawd! I miss him SO MUCH!!! 💚

[@palmerdahman5397]

Quick witted, straight faced, a master of one liners....simply the best...wouldnt have had Robyn Williams without him

[@maggieandjim1934]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT THIS MAN I COULD LISTEN TO HIM FOR HOURS THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE EVEN CLOSE TO THIS GUY....ITS A SHAME HES GONE ;GUYS LIKE THAT SHOULD LIVE FOREVER

[@meandinah4310]

I watch his clips endlessly..thought I was crazy...glad others see it my way THE BEST!

[@guidecollie]

Robin Williams is so, so close... or, was. I'm still in denial about that one.

[@sitarnut]

Johnathan has more class, taste and intelligence in his fingernail clippings than most of the others....

[@michaelrouse6579]

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[@carriedillmann4455]

OH HOW I AGREE WITH YOU!!!!!

[@patmillikan9106]

My stomach muscles ache for 2 days every time I watch/listen to a Jonathan Winters creation.

[@balerjohnson3099]

Johnathan Winters was a brilliant spirit and Carson was pretty special ..all is good ..God bless

[@donhltn]

I am very happy and enjoy comments from Johnny......He is very funny.

[@mpdhoochie]

Jonathan Winters was so funny. I had the opportunity to attend one of his shows many moons ago. I cried…he was sooooo hysterical. He did Maude Frickert. He was a sight to behold 😂🤣

[@michaelchapman4955]

I was in an LA supermarket decades ago & there was a good size Senior woman in the back of me who looked identical to Winter's Maude Frickert character & I wanted to say something in 'Winter's 'Frickert voice but held My tongue

[@tmacart]

He was a genuine funny man! His mind was constantly going, like the man who idolized him- Robin Williams.

[@savannahdockins7022]

There is a lot of truth in his humor.

[@djmcnerney]

I’m glad you said that. You’re right.

[@sparklesonlake]

So true...we all miss this kind of laughter and fun...they were two of The Best

[@jtstacey83]

I miss the day when the tonight show would have guests on just to talk and not push something.

[@JohnKorvell]

I just heard the best advice of my life (I'm 70) - "If you don't have anything to do, do it anyway. "

[@vincentanguoni8938]

Improv genius of all time!

[@m.e.d.7997]

This guy was incredibly funny. So dry. Intelligent humor at its finest.

[@herbo45]

Amen Margaret! Had the pleasure of spending a bite of time with him. A lifetime memory.

[@bobdillaber1195]

Please do tell us about it!

[@colleencronin2829]

He is HISTORICAL 😂

[@tombasye1016]

Jonathan Winters Was An Excellent Comedian, And He Was Good At Doing Other Voices Too.

[@julieherr7962]

Will always love ❤️ this guy . Jonathan Winters had a mind that went 100 miles per minute 😳

[@waradi.alkhalijj7081]

Jenthen is a great comedian. Rest in peace, smile and laughter maker

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

This is possibly my favorite interview. The only complaint I have is that it ended too soon. I'm sort of a cult follower of Mr. Winters. Like a sponge absorbing anything, I can find concerning him and this has been going on for many years. My reason for bringing this up is to substantiate the first sentence of this comment. Not faint praise. RIP Cheers

[@stellamal7088]

Johnathan winters was gods 🙌 👍greatest gift to humanity he was without a doubt divinely inspired 🙏❤😂

[@marksnschwartz7190]

My favorite was when Jonathon Winters and Robin Williams were on together. The old generation handing off the torch to the next. Two of the greatest improvisational geniuses ever!

[@AprilScott-ke9fn]

I don't think I've ever seen Johnny have such a great time before. Love his laugh. Love Jonathan.

[@TNT-km2eg]

The only guest that could captivate your attention for whole interview

[@spartanx5806]

true legend john winters ....love him..

[@marcbrooks7630]

Jonathan....you are the best......

[@robertyates9500]

Interesting how similar they are in age. In reality, Johnny Carson was only 19 days older than Jonathan Winters. They were both born in the fall of 1925. Winters outlived Carson by over eight years and died in April 2013 at the age of 87. Johnny lived to be 79.

[@gordonhockett5076]

I have watched this and other videos many times over, and still laugh hard! JW was a comedic genius! I've read so many stories of him holding court anywhere he goes, and people lifted by his humor! Even Robin Williams looked up to this man! Irreplaceable!

[@LawrenceMalloy-g2q]

Truly one of his greatest appearances on Carson. He was never better.

[@GiggleBlizzard]

He was especially on fire in this one.

[@wmden1]

Jonathan Winters had to be full of something to come up with all of that, seriously funny stuff, in any turn of a conversation. I wish I had half of that capacity. You could see his mind working, behind the facial expressions. He was truly one of a kind. He and Robin Williams, together, Indescribable.

[@stellamal7088]

Sincere thanks to you tube for these Johnathan winters videos❤ I am so grateful 🙏

[@brucestewart5939]

Oh, how I disagree!! This man is head and heels above any living or dead comedian...period! No one can touch that lightning -speed comic genius of a mind...God I miss him...and Johnny.

[@sitarnut]

You and me both, Bruce... no one can get near this Man... his humor is still out there healing the Universe.

[@bobdillaber1195]

Wow. I couldn't agree with you more. Great way you described him!!!

[@JohnKorvell]

What I like about Jonathan over Robin Williams is his pace. He off the wall, just not bouncing off the wall as Robin so often was.

[@twohamburgers]

I wonder how many people understand what percentage of this interview is complete improv by Jonathan. He almost always didn't know what he was really going to say in these scenarios. I suspect he knew was talented but very careful to cultivate that talent combined with his life experience and not be distracted by things in life and society that would make him forget what he was born to do.

[@Djm8520]

The two funniest guys to ever sit in that chair were Jonathan and Rickles. Completely different styles of comedy.

[@mikeg.9238]

And Dangerfield , the top 3 in my book!

[@SandraLily2]

Robin Williams (on cocaine) was without a doubt, channeling Jonathan Winters. What a comedic gem!

[@jetBlueDawg]

Jonathan Winters was one of a kind. Brilliant!!

[@123abcdef3]

Carson: "Did you know anything about sex? Winters: "Oh, I thought so. I wasn't just a kid looking at cows and horses. I was looking at people." Hysterical! I laughed my head off.

[@mikeg6666]

This guy was a mad comedy genius!

[@tommooe4524]

Brings you back a few decades

[@petehayes8779]

Nobody, nobody could make Carson laugh like Jonathan. Dangerfield ran a close second.

[@carolstevens9369]

Gosh i forgot how funny he was. They just don’t have great comedians like this anymore!!!

[@stuckcase7775]

His facial expressions are priceless