Robin Williams Takes Over The Show | Letterman

It's Robin's first appearance in the Ed Sullivan Theater and he likes what he sees.
(From "Late Show," air date: 8/31/93)
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[@LinkRocks]

No comedian has made me laugh more than Robin. We miss him dearly.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Jim Carrey is the only other comedian just as good, if not better

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@nsasupporter7557 - Agreed. I find Jim Carrey much funnier.

[@BlanketMan]

I’m not what you’d call the biggest Robin Williams fan but I gotta say: I’ve seen Carlin, Chappelle, Steve Martin, Norm MacDonald and Seinfeld live, but I never laughed harder than the night I saw Williams perform standup in 2004 or so. My face and sides were literally aching when the show ended.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH when it comes to dramatic acting, Robin Williams is definitely better. When it comes to comedy, it varies between them. In someways Carrey is much funnier because he has a talent that no one else has, he’s made of rubber and can do things no one else can.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@BlanketMan I know Steve Martin is a legend, but I’ve never been that big of a fan (if at all) of him. I guess it has to do with the fact that his prime was before my time. Planes, Trains and Automobiles was definitely a good movie though (RIP John Candy) and Bringing Down the House was a knee slapper. But other than that I’m not into Steve Martin

[@garyrickards9562]

Whenever I’m down, I only have to put on an interview with Robin to cheer me up. The world is certainly worse off without him 😢

[@danielmoral9768]

He’d probably rather you say we were better off to have had him ;)

[@singhroger-bg8ls]

best. reply. ever.

[@webs538]

Craig Ferguson helps too. Not as good when compared to robin but still funny

[@sheemac2936]

Me too

[@AccidentalPreppper]

he was most likely depressed back then too.. lets not forget

[@roberthayes2593]

It's crazy in how talking about his upcoming movie and folks were like " Aw, okay. Whatever" and of course it turned out to be "Mrs. Doutfire. I love that.

[@CherylSimser]

Mrs. Doubtfire

[@markbirchette8740]

English matters

[@roberthayes2593]

Why can't I spell Doubtfire😢❤

[@roberthayes2593]

I was Drunk Okay?❤​@@CherylSimser

[@roberthayes2593]

DOUBT YOUR PRETTY!! Just kidding ❤, But?

[@PratishKhedekar]

After all these years, whenever I play any one of Robin's videos on KZbin, the comment section is chock full of people missing him, reminiscing about him, or how his comedy helped them through their tough times. People say he was a national treasure, I say he was a global one.

[@DouglasRichardson-er4ky]

... I worked for a German company once was there for work having cocktails at the local Christmas festival, we agreed Germany is known for great engineering they asked what I felt the USAs greatest export I said our Entertainment they said "Robin Williams, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt ... " Robin was priceless 💸🥀

[@corabernal6432]

😢 so sad about his death I understand what depression is like. I have bipolar disorder and I get depressed from time to time. I take medication to control my disease, but they don't always help 😢 RIP Robin Williams 😢❤

[@CherylSimser]

It was extremely sad that Robin had Lewy Body Dementia. @@corabernal6432

[@AndrewsCookin]

This man was a national treasure. Still is

[@FillipJPhry]

Both

[@laurellee4015]

😉

[@BAGAKOOS]

Still is and used to, too!

[@tonysobina8390]

Nobody had more energy than Robin Williams, and his talent, comedic or serious was on another level! Spontaneous and a kind soul! Greatly missed!

[@vinniedixon1140]

I suggest you watch a comedian called Lee Evans. Has so much energy he sweats buckets though a suit.

[@StarwoodTech]

There will never be another.

[@idugga1062]

jim carrey your welcome lol

[@deandewey5584]

Robin behaved in the same goofy manner when he visited Australia. He had the audience in stitches. Such a talented man. Sadly missed

[@johndalton3180]

Glad to share him with the world.

[@YoctoYotta]

I love so much that he made it through the entire interview without saying "Mrs. Doubtfire." Respect and RIP.

[@donniemoder1466]

But did you catch him muttering "Patch Adam's, rules!" at 5:23.

[@user-xz7yw5np3c]

Yes Exactly

[@Call_Me_Chewie85]

@@donniemoder1466how could he mutter Patch Adams Rules, when this interview was in 1993 and Patch Adams didn’t come out until 1998?

[@knownpleasures]

Mrs doubtfire hadn’t been released yet , a few months away .

[@Call_Me_Chewie85]

@@knownpleasures but he still could’ve promoted it

[@debbiem.3128]

Robin Williams = my happy place. What a joy to be alive during his career and enjoy his antics in real time. We miss you so much Robin, so grateful for your place in our lives. ❤ Your work remains a joy!

[@adamzangara]

One thing that always amazed me about Robin Williams the actor, was that as much goofing and joking around he did on sets that people said he did, his films never got behind schedule. Respect. One of my all time favs.

[@indigatorveritatis8891]

A man of deep troubles and sorrow, though he made us glow with laughter

[@davidcook5705]

Robin was good in every role he played. It's very sad how his life ended. We'll always remember you, Robin. Thank you for gracing our lives.

[@lorip.1110]

Robin was such a magnificent force of nature. Still can't watch clips of him without tearing up.

[@starlessmystery6429]

The one thing he wanted to do was make us all laugh and now we are all crying over him

[@1SqueakyWheel]

@@starlessmystery6429 And he's still got us laughing too... so mission accomplished.

[@georgeedward1691]

Out of all celebrity deaths his hit me like a freight train. I never knew he suffered from depression. The saddest part is that he suffered in silence and alone. Robin was a good friend that I will miss dearly for the rest of my days. Rip BUD!!🌹🌹🌹

[@floatsting20]

@@starlessmystery6429 Why?

[@floatsting20]

@@georgeedward1691 Me too. I didn't drink water for a week

[@donnawatson845]

No one can ever replace or match. We miss you Robin

[@mibeatleman6767]

Robin Williams was such a comedic genius that when he died it was so devastating to hear. Rest in peace, Robin. Thank you for all the laughter you brought the world. 🕯

[@carolyndee4565]

There is no one like Robin Williams. Such a hilarious person. Sadly missed by so many

[@dongiller]

Keep in mind that this was Late Show #2, having premiered the night before.

[@rejoyce318]

Thanks, I was wondering about the "reeeally big shoe" Robin did about being in the Ed Sullivan Theater. My word, I miss that man!

[@maryellenarmour]

Thank you, Don.

[@CaptainGalli]

I’m so glad you work with letterman’s channel now

[@dongiller]

@@CaptainGalli I dunno if “work” is the right word. :)

[@CaptainGalli]

I guess it isn't work if you love doing it

[@coco0789]

The way Robin’s mind worked was second to none. This man was pure entertainment. It’s so sad that he was tortured for so long and had to end his life the way he did. I’m only grateful for the fact that he gave some much of himself in movies and tv and in interviews that we can remember him forever!

[@amyjordan7882]

I cried so hard when we lost him. When he smiled his face lit up and you couldn't help but smile back. He brought me so much joy ❤️❤️

[@anemone77]

😢

[@keefriff99]

His death affected me more than any other celebrity.

[@davidb6576]

@@keefriff99 Him and Jim Henson. Two marvelous people taken FAR too soon...

[@amyyngsdal8982]

Robin is the only celebrity that I have ever cried over when he passed. He is and forever will be my idol ❤️ He would have a field day in comedy since he passed!

[@somersetcace1]

It's a pretty short list of celebrities who have died and affected me on an emotional level. Robin was right up there. RIP 😢

[@MCM898]

Our world changed for the worst when we lost this amazing talented man ❤

[@bellebeauty67]

He was ALIVE while he was on...only God knows what pain he endured when he wasn't. RIP dearly beloved Robin Williams❤

[@TheDwightMamba]

When he was off, he had to deal with the guilt from all the joke stealing. What a dirtbag. I'm not speaking ill of the dead. I'm speaking ill of a joke thief.

[@juliefreeman4993]

@@TheDwightMamba That’s disgusting. Shameful😡

[@TheDwightMamba]

@@juliefreeman4993 I agree. Stealing jokes is vile and quite shameful.

[@christopherlove4188]

I am so grateful to KZbin and the uploaders preserving Robin's legacy. We can read about Robin but it's only by watching these videos that we appreciate his brilliance. I hope in years to come my daughter can discover the manic joy that Robin gave us. Creativity rules always!

[@colinwilliams553]

Looking at this clip makes us all realize how much we all miss ROBIN WILLIAMS.

[@jblackbath]

And regrettably, Robin was said to have been gone even before the suicide.😢

[@CherylSimser]

Lewy Body Dementia@@jblackbath

[@clevisbernier8973]

Robin is the most energetic comedian ever. He's a genius.

[@jigilous]

Cocaine

[@clevisbernier8973]

@@jigilous It's not cocaine. He was like this even as a kid.

[@Katzenhase]

But Don Rickles was the best.

[@floatsting20]

@@clevisbernier8973 So you grew up with him?

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@clevisbernier8973 Jim Carrey has just as much energy, if not more

[@pereldh5741]

If there ever was a comedy genius you could measure in laughs/minute, he’s the king

[@Some-guy-you-dont-know]

That's Paul Shaffer earning every cent. What a genius.

[@suzanna5764]

For we we

[@Bayan1905]

There are those in the popular culture that you have and when they are gone, you don't realize the hole they leave until they're not around. I know now what it meant when my parents and the older generation said it was like when John Wayne died, and how he was larger than life and there was no one else who could compare. Robin Williams was the same way. I grew up in the 80's, I remember seeing Mork & Mindy as a kid, and remember when his big movies came out, and I remember watching his stand up routines. Every interview, no matter the show, the host, where it was, he was always on. You never knew what he was going to do. There was a cooking segment with Martha Stewart that was the only thing I ever saw on her show and I was in tears from laughing so hard. Robin Williams' death has left a hole in our culture. There is no one like him and never will be. Watching him on TV or in movies was an experience like nothing else, and sadly, he was gone too soon.

[@sandicoleman1222]

No one can replace Robin! He added so much happiness to many. Robin passed away and then we found out how unhappy he was unbelievable that no one could help him. Always will remember him!❤❤❤❤

[@karlkarlsson9126]

His creativity and talent was off the roof

[@psadelachute363]

WOW! A verbal preview of Mrs. Doubtfire... WOW! 😳 Thanks for all the laughs. ✨🙏🏼✨ RIP Mr. Williams

[@AndyAcker]

I can't believe he's there to partially promote Mrs Doubtfire and doesn't say the name of the movie! His performance in that is legendary.

[@rockturtleneck]

That was so great. Literally no one had or has Robin's unique energy. He and Dave went way back to their earliest days at the Comedy Store in LA.

[@ugadawgs1990]

He have so much to others and yet felt so lonely. Tragic. We miss you, Robin.

[@mjc11a]

I truly miss Robin Williams. Such a talented and gifted man. Thanks very much for making this available and be safe 🙏

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Robin Williams just took over any Late Night show he was on, if the host wanted it or not, it did not matter. He was entertaining every second he was on stage. He does not need clips to go on a show. His mind worked so fast. He could make a bit out of anything.

[@CarmenRodriguez-gc9jn]

I still remember watching Mork & Mindy in 1979 at the age of 10, he will always be one of my favorites comedians. Rest In Peace 🙏

[@talkingrock7011]

I was 23 and always watched the show

[@SailorCallie]

Happy birthday, Robin. We all miss you.

[@krisstopher8259]

Imagine being a close friend to Robin. Man that guy is a full circus, lol. One of the greatest actors/comedians since the dawn of time

[@jordanbolm8517]

Favorite robin Williams line in film: "I do a great impression of a hotdog" -Mrs. Doubtfire

[@Eggmanontheair]

Happy Birthday, Robin. You were too good for this world.

[@theguy8275]

David’s just thinking sit down 😂

[@WendellsCat]

I miss him so much. A great talent and a wonderful human being.

[@jblackbath]

Dont forget joke thief. But we still love you Robin❤️🙏🏼

[@talkingrock7011]

@@jblackbathnobody could deliver a line like Robin

[@jeffdawson2786]

If there is one entertainer I miss above all the others (after Jonathan Winters), it’s Robin. Always amazing. Astounding improviser.

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I know I'm not the only one who misses Robin Williams.

[@mrg1911]

Im probably the only one who thinks his dramatic acting was by far his greatest talent.

[@brainwithani5693]

No, you're not 😅

[@planet_aldrain224]

Never saw this and he’s the only comedian that can make me laugh uncontrollably. I still remember I was working nights on my break on the north slope and saw breaking news in the break room.

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014), aged 63 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@toeken426]

I cannot believe how amazing Mr.Williams made the laughter burst forth. Even now, I am laughing out loud. RIP Robin, you deserved an ear, and instead was left in silence, no one wanting to listen. Thank you for your time on this Earth.

[@00kt86]

Robin was a nut, and so lovable. Good Will Hunting showed just how talented he truly was.

[@franklee6301]

Awakenings was a better preformance.

[@ClockwiseCat]

RW was a manic genius and also a deeply humane soul. He is eternally missed.

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

Robin Williams!! Always funny and energetic!! He's missed.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Absolutely loved Robin Williams. Such a tremendous loss for all of us. I'm sure he's got them rollin' in heaven.

[@tj-kv6vr]

think i will savethis for the AM, start my day with a laugh

[@chiefscheider]

I sometimes wonder if Robin and his good friend Christopher Reeve were reunited when Mr. Williams passed on.

[@barbarawalsh2875]

Yes yes yes

[@barbarawalsh2875]

What truly broke my heart was that and forgive me I don’t remember the name of Christopher Reeve’s son he lost his dad to the after effects of the accident, then he lost his mom to cancer, and then Robin who did so many things quietly behind the scenes of peoples lives, was keeping an eye on the young man’s growth, and they were friends, and he lost him too. For such a young little boy to go through such trauma that breaks my heart.

[@rgarrison1819]

There will Never be Another Comical Genius like Robin Williams!!!,He was a Special Person!!!!

[@nsasupporter7557]

Actually Jim Carrey is very similar

[@amenstal123]

The World lost a great soul and talented man when he passed away...he was unique and irreplaceable.

[@victoriamedley1351]

He brought so much love and humor everywhere he went, he will forever be missed ❤ I know that you've even got the Angels to sing your praise ❤❤

[@electrojazz14]

there will never be another Robin Williams, a man beyond

[@douglasschultz9808]

Legends like Robin Williams don’t die. They just got called to a bigger stage.

[@MsBroadway209]

There will never be anyone on this planet like Robin Williams. God, I wish he knew how much he was loved. Rest in peace.💖

[@prowrestlingcountdown208]

The greatest entertainer of the 20th century. Robin Williams was the culmination of everything the first 100 years of the performing industry was. We will NEVER see another.

[@christopherrocha1043]

I miss Mr Robin Williams, always puts a smile on my face and makes me laugh out loud

[@robertweldon7909]

11/23/2022 There will never be another Robin Williams. From his first appearance on "Happy Days", he set a standard no one will ever match, except for his friend Johnathon Winters. The last season of "Mork and Mindy" was the best because the two were together, making us laugh. The film mentioned was, of course, Mrs. Doughtfire" but for me, my all time favorite was "Popeye". We all miss him greatly. May he rest in peace.

[@philliphoward7455]

Robin Williams was a great entertainer. He was such a natural wit, he could impersonate other people and nationalities, he acted in movies both funny and serious, and he livened up any talk show that he appeared in. Another great one that left us too soon.

[@ORagnar]

This is one of Robin Williams' interviews I haven't seen. He's always entertaining! RIP Robin. 1/28/24, 10:44 a.m.

[@CherylSimser]

I hadn't seen this one either and was so pleased to have come across it. Robin, the one and only. ❤🧡💛💙💚💜

[@andrewhull7296]

The world isn't the same without you Robin...we miss you

[@jfmax2000]

I Swear.. There was Just No One Like Robin Williams.. His Mind and Absolutely Split Second Wit.. Pure Genius... Creation Bless and Rest You Robin 💖💖

[@lifelong5425]

How can we not celebrate all Robin brought to us......Drive by fruiting......i don't a hand...I need a face.....on this show he was quietly introducing Mrs Doubtfire......dear.....His countless one liners have become part of our lives....well, if you like to laugh. I miss him, his connection to people, everyday people, he always had time...it was endless....Rip Robin, you made my life a better, happier place....your one liners are used by me many times....Mork..from Ork...

[@baldbarber4642]

Tv hosts must have loved having Robin on their show.

[@atexinc.5472]

Could you imagine his child hood. Probably drove parents crazy. He was amazing

[@birajsharma9618]

he was a great vessel for comedy to just flow and flow

[@voicetube]

Great way of putting it!

[@goofball9173]

Im remembering him by watching his stand ups n movies .. really miss this amazing artist.

[@johnmunro4952]

Beautiful glorious magical madman. There will never be another like him.

[@daneromancrane]

So manic. So untamable. So hilarious. So brilliant. Rest in Power to the great one.

[@clevisbernier8973]

Mrs. Doubtfire is my favorite movie of all time.

[@CherylSimser]

It is my absolute favorite comedy.

[@jasonstarr6419]

It still saddens me to see him and realize what a treasure we lost.

[@MichaelLasotaTW]

Dave was the best interviewer of the 80s to early 2000s. Miss him.

[@1SqueakyWheel]

He was good. But he was no Carson.

[@brendansheehy8124]

Chevy Chase was an amazing interviewer

[@TheTristianNetwork]

Loved Chevy

[@Pseudo_Lisa]

Paul Schafer is seriously under-rated. He is so spot-on with the music at all times.

[@butwhydoe4020]

Where did you see his ratings?

[@CherylSimser]

Paul Shaffer is and was greatly appreciated in the world of music.

[@joannhoppel8460]

He will always be missed! The guy had endless energy and thrived to make us laugh!

[@ChooseCompassion]

He left a void that no one could ever possibly fill.

[@rhiannonrede]

God, I miss Robin. Love him forever. RIP.

[@VCT3333]

Dude with the boom mike earned his salary that day.

[@pho3nix-]

We all miss you Robin.

[@Bootrosgali]

Williams was about to have a GREAT year and more after that upcoming movie!

[@Webb.155]

Will never be another one like him ❤

[@bonnford9164]

I will always miss Robin Willams, he was so full of life.

[@DK-ss1vu]

This man was a complete legend.

[@charlescastell4638]

Genius. Absolute, unbridled genius. Never to be equaled.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Robin was such a comic genius! RIP Robin Williams!

[@aaronrepp8182]

Rest in peace Robin you are missed.

[@anthonyfigueroa7869]

He was the greatest of his time. 👍👍👍👍

[@lechatbotte.]

Robin a pure diamond

[@natepeace1737]

Come back Robin we need you now more than ever!

[@nessy2968]

He was brilliant sooo funny everything off the top of his head rest in peace

[@josephbanet5410]

His Ed Sullivan impression is uncanny.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Love Robin Williams! Always made me laugh!!! Still cant believe he is gone! RIP Robin Williams! 🙏😇

[@dianewinters8628]

We miss you Robin

[@ruthecker399]

love robin rip

[@jakehishon7816]

The fact he made an "I'm gunna jump!" joke at the start, just shows he was always in such pain, his fight for life was always part of his bit. Cheers Robin...

[@billmatthews1293]

Only two types of comedians. Robin Williams…..and everybody else.