Jonathan Winters "The Stick" Apr 1964 Jack Paar

[@jimgag2]

I wonder how many of us here picked up on the Bing Crosby impersonation during the golf routine. It had me rolling. Thanks for posting.

[@georgejetson4378]

I did

[@yomasane3670]

Winters' was a genius of improvisation. He's doing pure stream of consciousness, creating characters out of thin air.

[@dorthonian]

I think those characters were waiting inside of him all along, just waiting for the chance to come out. 😊

[@georgewhitfield6154]

Yes, he was a genius. So quick witted.

[@darrelljones6544]

We will never see such a comedic genius like this again. I would fall in the floor laughing when I used to watch Jonothan Winters on Jack Parr or anywhere else. Once Jack Parr gave him a plunger to improvise with, and his antics were just hysterical and absolutely came from pure brilliance. I mean, whose mind could think of such things so quickly and mimic or execute the nonstop sketches one after the other? Humor is the highest form of intelligence, I was told once, and I believe this applies to Jonothan Winters. The world is a lot less funny and dimmer without him.

[@andrewmckittrick5308]

Met him in SB at a book signing. He was dressed in an English army uniform and had the waiting line in stitches. When I got close enough for him to hear me, I remarked that the "english army had just won the war" a line from the Beatles song and then it began. A non stop exchange that I will never forget. A huge wit and a lovely and gracious man. Thank you Johnny for letting us all in on your world. RIP.

[@JonathonsWifeForever]

Hilarious! Lol 😂 I wish there was a recording of you meeting Jonathan Winters dressed up in a uniform. I can't imagine how he improved that! Lol

[@nickrich56]

Mirth was a combination of all his craziness and his friendship with Robin Williams was amazing. Rest in Peace guys.💖

[@chrisk8187]

Unsurpassed! BRILLIANT! I'm 72 and have seen them "all"...........none funnier nor quicker and as consistent! Great clip! Thanks!

[@TheCream14]

My favorite all-time comedian. Can you imagine trying to improvise like this on National TV. What a rare talent!

[@BilliusEllison]

One of my favorite comedians. They don't come any funnier!

[@jakespivey3716]

I had this recorded on my little $15 tape recorder with the 3" reels and I recorded it off the tv when I was a kid. I played it over and over again. Thanks for posting this fond memory.

[@ralphewell8398]

I can't even put into words how much I love Jonathan Winters.

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

You can see how much of Jonathan Winter's spirit and style Robin Williams summoned. Jonathan was just amazing.

[@emilie131]

I adored Jonathan Winters. So grateful that my sister sent this to me. :-)

[@BluGreeney]

Just simply the BEST! And notice Paar in the background looking on in amazement. Love, love LOVE Jonathan Winters, always. Thanks for posting this terrific video.

[@DamonWakefield]

If you're watching this--you're in the presence of genius.

[@freddyfurrah3789]

Thank you

[@Dondj55]

Quite possibly, the funniest thing I have ever seen. The man was a genius.

[@greenwich1754]

Mr. Winters loss hurts almost like losing my dad, who loved Jonathan's humor, so somehow they are connected to me. A man who was clean, original, and funny, but beyond that, he seemed to have a humble and sincere charm that made you feel relaxed and comfortable - a gentle soul. I've often wondered how fun it would have been to have an Uncle Jonathan at the dinner table. I feel like yet another part of my life is now gone.

[@nobodyaskedbut]

One of the half dozen or so TRUE comic geniuses. His 1960 album "Down to Earth" has 4 ONE MAN skits that are equal to if not superior to anything ever done on SNL. His combination of satire, impersonations, characterizations and improv is unequaled.

[@EaglesrtsoLosts]

Well said

[@JonathonsWifeForever]

Wow I gotta find that is it on KZbin?

[@gregflores8959]

An absolute comic genius! Loved this guy, Rest In Peace.

[@camilojoeclo6527]

"I wave my wand. Disappear!!" Hee, heee, bye Jack Paar, hello 70's. Just brilliant. RIP.

[@g5e8m1]

Jonathan and Robin loved them both. They will be miss but their laughters will stay within my heart forever.

[@JSB1882]

Jonathan Winters was always so good. But I really miss Jack Paar too.

[@humnmum]

it really doesn't get any better than this. he saw more than his share of sorrow and loss- somehow, his comedic genius transcended all the pain; he was a gift.

[@FoolsChaos]

He was a comedic Genius :) R.I.P Jonathan

[@jgroub1]

Wow, what brilliance. I can see Robin Williams doing all of this, just dirtier. Which is a testament to this man. Friggin' genius!

[@StormWildSpace]

My father just told me about this, so i had to look it up. I know of Johnathan winters, but very little of his genius. LOVED it. I have a sneaking suspicion I MAY be up most of the night watching more videos.

[@Quanuck]

Jonathan was a genius in his trade. If only dramatic artists today could learn from him. One was Balushi, God rest his soul...

[@tlane745]

A true comedian in every sense of the word. NEVER relied on gutter humor or obscenities for easy laughs. RIP my funny friend. You never failed to make me laugh.

[@suz208]

Pure genius never to be replaced. Farewell "Mr. Comedy." You will be missed.

[@Spaceopticsguy2010]

He was the Mozart of comedy.

[@darrelltalbott4830]

This guy does have some bugs

[@Oopsilone]

The giant beatles cracked me up!

[@rondevous5685]

As a child, I got in so much trouble because of the wonderful comedians of that era.

[@Steez51]

Absolute genius. The best of all times bar none. An incredible talent. Never a dry eye here!

[@jeniferdivine]

22 people have no heart, soul, mind, funny bone, sense of humor- or they don't speak English!!! how in heaven or hell could ANYBODY dislike this genius??? they must be having a helluva laugh in Heaven now... rest in Peace, Funny Funny Man!!!

[@MrAlsfan5]

Sad day today. The greatest funny man of all time passed away today. We will miss you John.

[@StevenFordrockabillycat]

Well before my time.Only came across Mr Winters via a johnny Carson show i watched on youtube.What a great comic.Just love the clips with Jonathan and Dean Martin.

[@deandunn-q1o]

A week away from my 4th birthday. Boy was I ever in for a treat...❤❤❤

[@brendazierden4295]

My father showed this to me. It is a real treat to watch!

[@pskittle488]

Rest in Peace Mr. Winters: 11/11/1925 - 04/12/2013 Good bye to a great comedian, your comedy will live on!!

[@ziggycat999]

Winters was a genius of improvisation. I hope he's highly remendered that way.

[@pompsteve]

Rest in peace Jonathon. You were the funniest man i ever saw.I watched you on tv when i was a kid and loved you then.You always kept in touch with your inner child which kept you young at heart. Whenever i get depressed in this crazy life,i watch your videos here,laugh a lot and life seems better. You will keep people laughing for generations to come. You are missed so dearly.

[@demon13doc]

That Bing Crosby impression killed me 🤣👌🏻

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

I love watching this man.... absolute comic genius.... Robin Williams has learned a lot from him...and that's a good thing

[@EugeneONeill-pf5bj]

Just incredible. Creative and clean. He was the inspiration for so many comics.

[@persiancomedy]

truly a master in art of stand up....A legend !!!

[@dillondoran4654]

I know everyone is saying this but this was such an incredible improv. To play that off the bat and have the crowd loving every single joke? Insane

[@louavulky]

RIP Mr. Winters. You're brilliant.

[@dianemartin8000]

This man still makes me laugh so hard after decades of his comedy! I saw this episode of Jack Parr when it first aired! Thank you Johnny ----

[@fragrantrivers8071]

Rest in peace funny feller...thanks for all the smiles. My dad imitated you and made us all laugh for hours. See you on the other side!

[@girlishfun]

the stick shtick, god bless him and thank you for giving us laughter

[@Monkofmagnesia]

Amazing!!!! And all these years later, and it's still funnier then anything modern day stand-ups can do - including Robin Williams.

[@jessicaallen1244]

Jonathan winters is the funniest guy in the world. Love him.

[@NaplesMusicMan]

There's a fine line between GENIUS and INSANITY; and this brilliant man crossed over in both directions on a daily basis. I miss him terribly!

[@TheMisfit291]

In the dictionary next to the phrase comic genius they can just print his picture. I love this one and the bit he did with hats lined up on a table.

[@Featureman]

The Evinrude... He was incredible.

[@sunlion9676]

Dear Johnathan- you bring me such joy when I see you on KZbin! And I reckon I have the best strategy for those that give me a hard time- “wave my wand & they will disappear! “. 😊

[@njidechu]

I love the part when he acts like an African rowing down the river. I have to play this again

[@stevecrawfordpianodreams5167]

Pure genius at improvisation and probably at his peak which he maintained for many years.

[@wordwarriorette]

This is sooooooooooo funny! This is from fifty years ago, a bygone era when spontaneous creativity was valued and appreciated. And if you want more humor and laughs, just look down the right hand column for dozens more hysterical video clips from Johnny Carson, Groucho Mark, Robin Williams, Paul Lynde, and many more. ENJOY!!!!!!!!

[@NPPeek]

How BLESSED we are that God chose US to enJOY In JOY His Uniqueness!!!

[@georgejetson4378]

Absolute pure Genius.

[@frankfordification]

Can you hear the thunderous laughter from up above. A good man who will be missed!

[@TadJohnsonSK]

Hal Sparks sent me here, told us last night that Mr. Winters was one of the funniest men that ever lived and I have to agree.

[@sparkescadman]

Mr. Winters made me laugh for the first time in days.. and again and again on this ....thanks for the post!

[@RaysGarage]

Priceless!

[@imjelo]

I am sure he and Robin are putting those in heaven in stiches. Such comic geniuses.

[@bobcrunch]

I saw this when it was first broadcast. I had been watching JW since he had his syndicated show in the 50s. He inspired me to learn how to make the sound of getting shot by an arrow. Thhhhhhippp, ooooohhhh.

[@davidcakemann6854]

thanks, i never laughed so hard.

[@LenHummelChannel]

THAT kind of genius, ... "just winging it" takes A LOT of nerve and wit. brilliant.

[@nobodyaskedbut]

In the history of comedy Winters' expanse of comedic brilliance was literally incomparable.

[@peterburrell9949]

Remembering one of my favorite Winters moments

[@RajivNemaIndori]

Stephen Rosenfield sent me here. This was HILARIOUS. Unbelievable that this was all ad-libbed.

[@WByronWilkins]

Man... hand him a stick and you get 4 minutes of non-stop laughs. The Bing Crosby imitation was dead on... Thank you Jonathan for all the laughs. :)

[@magprob]

Amazing! I love John. Never missed the Jonathan Winters show when I was a kid. Thanks for posting this.

[@roldolfo03]

Reminds me of "Jonathan Winter's Attic". What a great show!

[@WilletMakeit]

This guy was always a panic in my book.... been watching him ever since I was about 5 years old....and hold him directly for laughter being my drug of choice...

[@hazeljoyce7888]

The funniest man...ever!!!

[@filmexec1]

Jonathan Thank You for sooooo many Laughs over the years. God has another Genius in Heaven! RIP!

[@sleeve51]

The greatest comedian of all time.

[@713unclebill]

Will never forget Mr:Winters.He appealed to the world with humor GOD BLESS HIS SOUL

[@Gondegirl]

Sooooo funny, even after all these years. That's genius. RIP.

[@iberius9937]

Best Bing Crosby impression I've ever heard!

[@mysticeyes10000]

R.I.P. You were an amazing talent. Loved You!!!!'

[@rickos1915]

You are watching a genius in a suit

[@JimFox-vm9rx]

There was nobody better or ever will be. Rest in Eternal Peace Mr. Winters!

[@UncleFishbits]

Comic Genius. Can you see who Robin Williams looked up to?

[@bogglerful]

Winters did it without cocaine.

[@moonstar4121]

Yes both of them bisexual to

[@mmjhcb]

And Williams should have looked up to him; he was always beneath him.

[@johndates9827]

No surprise that Robin Williams saw Jonathan as his inspiration..

[@josephbuttitta1681]

Many forget or are too young to know that Steve Allen and Jack Paar preceded Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show. All the best episodes of Paar featured Jonathan Winters improvisations. Paar let him do anything he wanted as displayed in this clip and he never failed to entertain. These episodes were priceless. Carson had the good sense to continue JW’s appearances.

[@everybodylovesmybaby]

Jonathan Winters simply makes me feel good. I wish I could thank him personally.

[@brianmacdonald0072]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@999gojoey]

As kids, were we not blessed watching these genius clowns live? Paar and Allen had Winters, Dody Williams, others. And we had Gleason, Lucy, Berle, Skelton, Benny. As another poster put it so well, they influenced comedy for generations and we, the kiddies of the golden tube, saw value and talent all around us.

[@johnscanlon6132]

Even on your worst day, this guy could make you laugh.

[@jamescc2010]

We will miss Jonathan!! Genius

[@billeybop]

Thanks for making me laugh and for sharing !

[@harrysmallenburg]

I don't know how I missed Winters in appearances like this, but he's hilarious--reminds me of Robin Williams--quick, all over the place, inventive.

[@nilu83f]

Absolutely timeless insane brilliant

[@bleucheese14]

Brilliant.

[@triplanelover]

all I have to do is see him and I start laughing; crazy guy and a true comic...miss you JW !

[@tmacart]

One of a kind...very rare comic genius at improv. Most guys have jokes, tell stories...Jonathan can make stuff up out of thin air. Robin Williams is another who has this gift. I can't really think of anybody...the late Richard Prior was pretty good as well.

[@hawaiidispenser]

The Emmy's brought me here. Genius mind at work in this video.

[@darrelltalbott4830]

Thanks buddy

[@MrKyleMac]

Genius of comedy a true legend