Jonathan Winters, one of his last interviews

A segment from The John Kerwin Show of the last known interview with Jonathan Winters shot at his home in Montecito, CA

[@brianmorger2174]

I once chauffeured Jonathan from his home in North Hollywood to a commercial voiceover and got lost en route. I drove around lost in LA with the funniest man in history doing his continual schtick. Most memorable ride of my life.

[@pasqualenigro2914]

Great story. I wish I could have been in that car!!!!

[@jimwatson412]

Q

[@Joe1935429]

Lost!?!? Uh huh, sure!

[@brianmorger2174]

@Joe Gallagher Jonathan would 've made a quick study of you by saying ," Ya ever come across these idiots who never believe a story someone tells, well they kinda look like this 🤔, and they kinda screw their face up ...and then all of sudden they gush forth with a big heavy - NAH !!!!! and then everyone around looks at the idiot and say " What an ASSHOLE "! ( in unison of course ) Congratulations Joe ! You're an ASSHOLE !

[@tommas2674]

soft spoken zingers.

[@dejonsmall9886]

After all these years he still makes me laugh. I'm 67 and grew up listening to this man. A comedy legend..

[@richardeast3328]

Same age and same sentiment.

[@vincentanguoni8938]

Ditto on that...

[@vincentdefeo5917]

Iam 67 as well and i also agree mr.winters was a genius, loved him on the Dean martin show ,

[@temperedglass1130]

Are you still alive ??

[@EastCoastFishnHunt]

Wonderful Man, married to his wife for 60 years and a great father!!

[@kcglide]

It would be hard to find a comedian like this today. I salute you, Jonathan Winters. You made me laugh for many years.

[@tangledupinblue3574]

One of the most beautiful things about Jonathan was that he proved that there is truly a fine line between Genius & Madness.

[@yG65gT6]

Simply the best comedian who ever lived. I hope he realized how happy he made so many people.

[@arthursteven5601]

Me too

[@autoxsteve]

This Gentleman was brilliant. Nothing else to say. A Legend!

[@russellpeterson2063]

autoxsteve Crosby. stills Nash and young

[@susanjensen4678]

Must be the easiest man to interview. You dont have to worry about awkward silences and not knowing what to say; the legend runs the interview. Truly an inspiring person.

[@howardsmith8430]

A very polite and rếspectful young man as the interviewer. Well done!

[@HolgerRuneFan]

I adored him, what a lovely man. He was also a wonderful husband and father.

[@phiberoptik232]

A legend and one of my most admired comedians. I really miss him. Never had to curse to get a get laugh.

[@RCGoetzke]

The most hilarious human being that ever lived.

[@MrCalidan69]

A pure comedian with a genuine soul

[@marioescalante4401]

It's incredible to follow Jonathan's career on KZbin and see him as a young man on the Jack Paar Show, a middle-aged Winters on Carson, and finally a frail man in this clip. A true master of improv to the end.

[@yvettegeorge1731]

I agree

[@wayneunderhill4319]

Any time I listen to Jonathan it lifts my spirits. What a legacy of comedy he left for us to enjoy!

[@jeantetreault132]

I’m 52 and the very first time I saw Jonathan Winters, it was in a Stanley Kramer movie picture entitled, Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad World. I think it’s the best movie of all times. Thank you, Johnny from Montreal Canada 🇨🇦. Rest In Peace Johnathan Winters.

[@petermcgill1559]

"Laughter is the mistress of sorrow." Yeah, I kinda feel that is true.

[@bxkid7]

ALL the greats are gone but we can still see them on you tube, One good thing about technology.

[@theartistbonez1930]

Till someone gets offended then he will be canceled

[@davehue9517]

A comic genius who gave so much happiness to others.

[@vidtrax662]

Planet Earth’s ultimate comedian. Such a wonderful human being who filled our lives with so much laughter. Thank you so very much Mr.Jonathan Winters.🙏😃

[@halshue5706]

Oh, how I miss this great man. Greatest comedian of all times!

[@Dachdogoriginal]

His wife was an absolutely sweetheart and 100% supported what he did. He is just joking. He's so funny.

[@CarsandCats]

The most truly funny man who has ever lived. I watched him for the first time in "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" for the first time when I was about 8 years old and became a lifelong fan. I sure miss him.

[@sheilahballard1039]

Thank you, this is a happy way to spend a rainy weekday afternoon.

[@vinny57ish]

My opinion Jonathan Winters graced us all who were fortunate to watch him do his magic with improvisation on tv show for many years. And now ??? God and all those in heaven are blessed with the genius of the late, Great Jonathan Winters...

[@timh8815]

vincent parlante: He probably gave Robin Williams a great big hug upon arriving in Heaven!

[@andreawalcovy4039]

Y'all do know Heaven is in our hearts, ya? not a place, a Feeling. we've got access to it 24/7/365 go for it!!! ok I'll be more clear, u don't need to die to experience heaven, Remember ur 1st real Love? there u go!! it's alot easier than we've been taught.is all I'm trying to say.

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

@@timh8815 Believe what you want. Heaven is just a man-made creation (like hell). Religions were created to control others and make them tolerate terrible living conditions.

[@kingdoc3262]

Heaven being a man made place is both true and not true. I believe Heaven and Hell are Potentially in each moment based on our state of mind. At the same time upon Death Heaven exists. Besides wisdom books left for us humans, don't take my word. We are gifted by having millions of people having near death Experiences for the purpose of coming back and letting us know. KZbin search for yourself before Responding. Look at no less than Five.

[@MichaelSimmons.]

I hate seeing the entertainers that I grew up watching get old. Mr. Winters was another one of the Classics, that we've lost. RIP sir.

[@arthurellis2133]

Venom101002 hn

[@emelitoduran1571]

Venom101002Me too, but watching a legend being interviewed by a dummy makes me mad, but Jonathan handled it well, being polite and funny all through the end

[@andreawalcovy4039]

that's a good lesson in contrast Comedic Legend, Icon & the dude to the left. does anybody know why the F he would hand him a hammer as a prop??? it just don't make sense. Mr.W. didn't blink an eye!!! oh yea!! keep on smiling!! 🌟✨💫💖💗💓✌on🌎

[@domingofernandez789]

He lived a long life and he made so many people laugh that I cannot conceive anyone else making so many people laugh. He was the master of improvisation. There will never be anyone like him and God rewarded him with a long life and of course he deserved it. God bless him wherever he is now!

[@doggitSHILOH]

Jonathan is/was my all time favorite comic! He really was a genius in his improv. You can see just how tired he was in this clip. I would imagine that losing his wife of 60 plus years was very hard on him. And he did have health issues such as diabetes, etc. Its odd how discolored his hands are, isn't it? Even so, I love him like family!

[@bxkid7]

i notice that also color of his hands.

[@ObsoleteGamercom]

Great interview. He will be forever missed... :(

[@Camop-iz9kt]

It's SO hard to watch the greats pass on.

[@garymcaleer6112]

There's a resurrection you know. And ole Johnny would be a great court jester.

[@efremsepulveda2707]

He looked just like my Dad who passed over a decade ago. Man, I miss the wisdom and funniness of those who have passed on.

[@oliviagonzales3604]

You are my Favorite, Johnathan....pure Talent...Semper Fi

[@davidwisniewski2278]

I'm 57 years old and he makes me laugh all the time. I miss his stuff. May you rest in peace. And make God laugh every day. Luv you.

[@tmrezzek5728]

(Winters, holding hammer:) "When we ran over the deer..." Even when he was close to dying, Winters still had that wonderful touch of madness!

[@almeggs3247]

The last of the honest caring American patriots that loved life And saw the world through the prism of clean sincere and a vividly authentic imagination

[@poohbearsauntie]

Dear al meggs ~ Your Comment Was Especially Exquisite. Thank You.

[@glennzornig4978]

As a drama actor, his performance in A Game Of Pool was one of the best Twilight Zone episodes.

[@The3Stooges]

Glenn Zornig I grew up in the 80's loving Jonathan Winters and The Twilight Zone. Last night, I just watched "A Game of Pool" on the Twilight Zone BLU-RAY set of Season Four I recently bought, and Your Being A Dramatic Actor, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND You Get It Too If You Don't Already Have It. Jonathan Winters provides audio commentary over the entire episode, and it is some of the deepest heart felt commentary I have ever heard. While he discusses aspects of the storyline and script, he goes even deeper into his feelings on his career, time he missed spending with his children due to being all over the world filming movies, etc. He really goes down many different paths you don't expect. He just delve into what I felt were very meaningful insights into what really matters in life. I'm very sentimental and interested into people's views of what matters in life, what is important to them, especially people like Winters who I admire. I said to my Mom after watching it together "His commentary alone was worth the price of admission for me!" and I had already commented while listening, that he was getting pretty deep. I can't recommend it enough to you. Also, another feature (separate from the commentary) is Jonathan Winters discussing the original alternate ending to the episode, and reading the alternate ending script in it's entirety, with a very nice dramatic touch. With the commentary, I expected Winters to crack more jokes and be silly, and was looking forward to that (and he made a few) but the serious direction he took really made me feel like I better know the man himself, and who he was, and for that, I'm grateful. I also highly recommend Winters' collection of short stories and reflections on his childhood, in his book "Winters Tales."

[@johnmasinter2576]

Wonderful man, beloved by all, from celebrities to the man on the street. Thank you so much for posting this, I am 52 and have the pleasure of knowing I have MANY YT clips still unseen by me yet to view. How can anyone say anything negative about this charming and truly hilarious gentleman? Peace to all, laughter IS the medicine!

[@nothing-jg7fw]

This man is my favourite. I'm only young, but watching his work and just walks on stage and those old shows or has interviews etc, his improvisations, one liners and genuine funniness is classic. He made Robin Williams laugh many a time. What a funny man without the crude language.

[@cjgaddy]

"Winters comes to mind because award-winning talk show host John Kerwin, in celebrating his 100th show, garnered the enormous privilege of interviewing Winters, 86, at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif. Remarkably, Jonathan is as sharp as ever and Kerwin’s relaxed style allowed Winters to free associate, leaving me wishing the interview had run even longer."

[@KTHKUHNKK]

How sad with old age does to us. Jonathan is truly one of the greats.

[@gordontaylor3489]

I feel like I'm going to cry watching this. I wish that I had seen these videos sooner, they are a joy to watch.

[@stevenwatson7668]

Bittersweet to see. TY for posting. How precious.

[@laryglenandersonkghostradi5135]

This man gave me a lot , Great friend , Thank Old FREIND !

[@goodnighthummingbird7861]

This guy is so lucky. So lucky that Johnathon Winters accepted this interview

[@nikkinicole5588]

Humor is the mistress of sorrow. Wow nice!

[@harrymills2770]

He's been making me laugh since about 1967. A fixture in my life, pretty much.

[@WORRO]

Thanks for sharing this video. Very good interview y'all had! Thumbs up ~John

[@p1nesap]

Great interview, thanks for posting.

[@w5cdt]

A brilliant man. Incredible delivery.

[@billm.2387]

No doubt a Idol in my generation.....one of the greatest comedians ever......

[@h8potus972]

sad ain't it?

[@chrisb3976]

You grew up in a time where you had actual talent. Nobody had to drop an f bomb to get a laugh like todays so called comedians.

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

60 yrs married. Incredible. So glad this interview happened. Still love the man. yeah seems like there is always sorrow behind the humor...

[@likaleica]

A hilarious fellow!!! I watched him in the 50's untill his death. R.I.P.

[@Skycop51]

He is missed So much. We need him.

[@kingdoc3262]

The Great Johnny Winters who made me laugh in the late 60s and early 70s. Thank you Johnny! Really enjoyed in Its A Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

[@andreawalcovy4039]

Laughter Is the best medicine!

[@richardjoyce2196]

i though the brits with tony hancock,peter sellers ,spike milligan , dave allen to name a few..had the lock on comedy genius..till i discovered j.winters..jack benny..rodney dangerfield..winters just gave one of the best pieces of advice i ..ever heard(and wished i had heard it years ago)..you must marry someone with a great sense of humour..never tire of watching and listening to this man..

[@gigid9606]

love this guy especially during covid, watching Johnny Carson old shows on You Tube, He made me seriously laugh hysterically! Hes like an old uncle at a family party, till he opens up and starts telling stories, smh he is off the hook! RIP xoxo

[@jimmyjennings4089]

I sure do miss this old guy, I don't think anybody has ever made me laugh as much as Jonathan Winters, he could just walk out on stage and make a face that you just knew something funny was about to happen and you wouldn't stop laughing until he walked back off the stage, I know that anything he was in other TV shows or in a movie I would watch it just because he was in it R.I.P Jonathan Winters.

[@harryredhawk7661]

One of God's finest humble servant

[@timmaybanks5473]

What a great man just loved him.

[@walterpalmer2749]

In poor health, Jonathan still agreed to this interview. Here, he knew the days were numbered, and it's hard to be funny when you count the days. American treasure - gone. Tens of thousands,also, of great Americans gone. Any wonder America in decline ?

[@greenwich1754]

America is in decline because it is denying God, but I digress. Jonathan reminds me of my dad, in the my dad loved Jonathan. Both were class acts, and both are gone. I guess it's the same with every generation, but I just can't picture people waxing eloquent and nostalgic about the Madonna/Miley Cyrus (etc.) years.

[@andreawalcovy4039]

all I can say is this, talking Stink about anyone or anything will only produce more of it..... leave out what u don't like, focus on what u Do want or like & u will be Amazed (it's natural law) @ the outcome. never said it was easy, But it is Worth it. Mahalo nui loa Mr. Winters 4 ur Brilliant Star, I feel Blessed to have been able to experience it. u Always make me feel better. Aloha 🌟✨💫💖💗💓✌on🌎

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

@@greenwich1754 Bullshit - take you fantasy buy-bull stories and go away. America (and the world) is in decline because the ultra rich want to control everything and take no responsibility for their actions.

[@patgogan7324]

If I fell I fell toward the glass lmao!

[@Dachdogoriginal]

That had me rolling. Hahahaha

[@stephenlucas5130]

My favorite comedian of all times....He's simply a funny person, innately funny.

[@alanjay35]

My favorite comedian of all time...

[@MissMoonxoxo]

"Have you had people interviewing you here at the house? Or are we the first?" "...I've had other people." "You have?" " ...I'm sorry 😕" 😂😂😂😂

[@thurmanwatson5954]

One of the GREATEST COMEDIAN of my generation along with Rodney Dangerfield... though watched Jonathan Winters on Saturday cartoons in early to mid '60's... Very fond memories he made laugh alot, and thank you LORD for his presence in our times

[@danroux4010]

Don Rickles was another funny, class act to the end.

[@beckyk2917]

I loved him growing up. And my dad looked a lot like him and was funny like him too!

[@titilili88]

What a wonderful man!!!

[@robinpbradford]

I wish I had met this great comedian. He’s on my bucket list to see after I depart from Mother Earth.

[@davidroberge4809]

Victor Makris Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos?

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

When you die- it's over. No heaven and no hell. Those were created to make folks put up with a crappy life today. Enjoy what you have now. Hug your friends and family.

[@ricksells7735]

My favorite comedian !

[@retiredmusiceducator3612]

Good interviewer! Great job!

[@mitziheinack3979]

He was an amazing person!!!

[@davidjewell3227]

he was the best,, I laughed and laughed throughout his career..watch the PBS one hour interview if you have not seen it before..

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

The genius of a person who lives with bipolar. People who have bipolar tend to be very intelligent. The last woman I fell in love lives with bipolar.

[@waradi.alkhalijj7081]

Oh great Jonathan you are more beautiful than drawing laughter in the world I am in the farthest planet of the earth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I love you so much Rest in peace smile maker The entire art world misses this great

[@jazzmanchgo]

He's right about the playgrounds, too. And the ones that are left are usually empty all day, even on weekends. All the kids are at home, staring into screens . . .

[@garymcaleer6112]

My favorite routine was Commander Jonathan Winters standing at the edge of the warship looking down at his men as they climb into the shore boats to face the enemy: "You know, men, that I would like to be with you, but... I'm needed here."

[@EdWeibe]

for someone who was told he'd was not good at anything..... man, what a childhood. He made it a good mark in the fields he practiced.

[@kevinjudy2210]

Yes, part of his SPECIAL BRILLIANCE was his connecting on and on with his jokes, ...

[@michaelhanlon6118]

Thanks that you have a book !!! I would like to read it. I think I relate to what you are saying

[@mickeyp5122]

True legend and Gentleman

[@jimdevore3296]

Legend.

[@jr6200]

I still remember him improvising years ago and saying he liked to throw ball bearings under trees and watch squirrels break their teeth.

[@russmeister5977]

The funniest man who ever lived!

[@the4seasons4ever]

we miss you very much.

[@MarioVelezBThinkin]

Jesus Christ, I hope I can maintain my humor and mind as much as he did.

[@stellamal7088]

Johnathan winters now has everyone in heaven in glorious joy and happiness 😅 for all the joy he gave to people all of his life, 😅 he earned his just reward❤ in a class of his own, the inimitable mr johnathan winters rip sir❤😢

[@rustyruss2962]

True Legend GodBless

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Pure poetry

[@Springfieldemcee]

RIP,, one of many great Springfielders.

[@ARIZJOE]

And Ohioans: Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Paul Newman, Agnes Morehead, Paul Lynde, etc, etc, etc.

[@stellamal7088]

Im sure im not alone when i say, all of heaven is in laughter and joy at the arrival of mr winters😂❤😂

[@joanmsmith5561]

Humour is the foe of sorrow.

[@phaedrabacker2004]

Great guy, Mr. Winters.

[@nickprohoroff3720]

Amen.

[@jarniwoop]

My hero. I liked his comments on playing. And I love that he did Maude Frikert.

[@Corey-wx8jj]

What a brilliant comedian

[@ARIZJOE]

Man, Jon had a really commodious, appropriate nice home.

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Johnathan,true comic genius par none.

[@mojophe1617]

So funny🤣👏 I'm going to remember that 4days, 4 minutes line with the eyes 🤣

[@tree7249]

His wife was beautiful, smart, funny and loved her husband.