Pat Collins The Hip Hypnotist with Don Potter

[@LaoZi2023]

Pat Collins taught me and my sister hypnosis when we were teenagers. And it was right about this time too, the late 70's

[@andyvanm1]

Wonderful video,Rest in Peace Dear Pat Collins ...

[@GlenPage]

Thanks for recording this and putting it up!

[@Glamourguy367]

Mr.Potter thank you for sharing this. I adore Ms. Collins. Too bad she didn't live longer. You were hysterical and such a good sport.

[@jeffmaxson5308]

I was lucky enough to see Pat Collins in Reno in early 1992. What a treat! It was just like watching her specials on Showtime when I was in school. To this day I still have the program that show that she signed for me.

[@arpc0027]

The kids today have no idea of how original, funny and risqué Pat Collins was during her shows. RIP Pat.

[@marinemom351]

Pat Collin’s daughter was in my English class in high school. I loved her mom’s shows. She was really funny.

[@andyvanm1]

Thank you for posting,it was great to see her show after all these years ..Pat Collins was a special person ..

[@kirnpu]

I'd forgotten about Pat. Don - you were utterly hysterical.

[@minervajayne68]

This brought me a lot of joy. Entertainment used to be something special.

[@alexandrabillings99]

What a treasure this is! I have loved her for so many years. Thank you so much for this!!

[@wildman0228]

OMG - thanks so much! I saw her so many times in this club, did her classes, and went on stage once. So AWESOME. I LOVE(D) this woman!!!!

[@MandoMike]

Here's a story: I lived in Salem, Oregon at the time this came onto Showtime, and watched this over and over... In 1987 I moved to Victorville, CA and 10 years later I worked as an assistant manager at Service Merchandise and in 1994-7, a woman came in to shop and I helped her and her assistant, she was in a wheelchair at the time, and thought she was the nicest woman I've ever helped. I rang up the woman and input her name into the computer and checked her ID, I noticed the name "Pat Collins" and the light bulb turned on and I said "Pat Collins the Hip Hypnotist?", she smiled and said "The very one" I told her I have watched your 'special' several times and "Don" totally made the show. I thanked her for coming in and entertaining so many people over the years. A few months later I heard she passed, and it was a sad day but was happy I helped her and laughed all these years with Ms. Collins.

[@donpotter8149]

That is so cool that you had that moment with her. She was a wonderful woman. A very dear friend. I am so glad you enjoyed that special. It makes me laugh every time.

[@MandoMike]

Thank you, Good to see you're still around Don, Kinda makes you want to know where the other stage members are now. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

[@jsmsw7652]

Nope no plans if you want to come over you are the plan

[@kmakhlouf4387]

I lived in Hesperia then & saw her all the time. She used to come in the mall where I worked at a clothing store. No one knew who she was but me, & even I was too young to know of her - I only knew of her because at the time I was into 60s stuff.

[@califcamper]

​@@donpotter8149 wow Don, so you became friends after this?

[@johnbeebe7568]

I just saw her on "The Lucy Show!" It aired on December 10, 1962. She was AMAZING!!! 💜

[@NJgateway]

That's why I looked her up. I saw her on the Lucy Show.

[@glenngarvey7283]

She was on the lucy show in 1966..not 1962

[@storybellz]

What I wonder is how Lucy and Gail didn't get hypnotized during the show, since Miss Collins shows are said to be very real. So, what's the difference between being filmed for a sitcom and being in a real show? Patt was still doing virtually the same thing. I'm a little curious as to how that worked, such as if Lucy and Gail will really under.

[@AlexandreRiet]

I'm a hypnotherapist from Brasil and I knew Pat now and I'm in love. Thank you for share

[@WHISKEYROCKNROLLER]

Man this is great , just got truned on 2 this, i know 16 years 2 late. Watching a old I LOVE LUCY mid or late 60's found her she is great. KILLER KILLER. RIP.............

[@kerryincolumbus]

+WHISKEY ROCK N ROLLER she was never on "I Love Lucy", she was on "The Lucy Show" (which was Lucille Ball's hit tv show AFTER I Love Lucy that ran from 1962-1968).

[@johnbeebe7568]

The episode Pat Collins is on was "The Lucy Show." It aired on December 10, 1962. I just got through watching it. She was terrific!!! RIP. 💜💜💜

[@glenngarvey7283]

@@johnbeebe7568 she didn't appear on the lucy show until 1966

[@9022quackman]

I grew up watching her and loved this show steel

[@lynnlauder6683]

I saw this when it originally aired and still talk about it. Every so often, I talk about Pat Collins being the best hypnotist ever. When I do, the last segment of this particular show I always mention. Now I have a full name to the face that made me laugh so hard. It is nice that I can see it again and laugh just as hard. Thanks so much!

[@nickoletarvanites4119]

I saw her show back in the day. She could not hipnotize me. Was very resistant. But she was successful with most.

[@jazzs70]

Pat was a truly classy and wonderful woman. For those who weren't around to know her in her prime, you surely missed out on a great show.

[@brickmanonj]

OMG! I remember watching these specials on Showtime. I'm laughing just as loud now as I did back then. Thanks Don!

[@darrellgreen8964]

More criminals are getting away with crimes doing hypnotic suggestions example give me you're money! and you don't know it etc It's all in the suggestions so be careful.

[@soylentteal]

My junior high had a hypnotist perform in the gym and the best bit he did was when he hypnotized a guy and said that when he thanked everyone for coming, the guy would stand up and shout "Shut up!" He did.

[@Mychaeltoddmtr]

Back in 1979 when I first moved to Hollywood, I took on a second job working as a waiter for the famous PAT COLLINS,” THE HIP HYPNOTSIT” on Sunset Blvd., The Pat Collin Celebrity Club.

[@brentonherrmann541]

Mychaeltodd Mtr what was that like

[@stephenanderson845]

I also was a server there in 1981 I think I was the only straight person there did Have fun though I always enjoy the show

[@marniewheeler5449]

This is so weird. We watched this video as a family over 30 years ago when I was a teenager. We would watch it over and over,. Interestingly enough at the age of 51, I was just certified as a hypnotist.

[@charrcook5370]

I worked with pat Collins in Lake Tahoe in the 60's she was awesome an not a phony..she looked like Sophia Loren in those days. I remember being a cocktail waitress in the show room, we girls bought her Silver Chalises when she got married..Thanks for putting this, it brings back great memories..

[@sp2435]

That DJ is hot!❤

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

I do declare!. Wonder if he lives.❤

[@scneese64]

I'm so over the moon to find this...I remember watching this on Showtime like it says in the early 80's...I watched it many, many times myself & with my Mom..she loved it as well..of course, but we all said that guy "Don" was incredible & stole the show..I'm so happy to find this!!!!! I just wish I could be hypnotized..I've tried it for weight loss, quit smoking, etc.. I guess I'm just not open to suggestion but not for lack of trying darn it!! Thank you so much for posting this wonderful show! I'm only 15 minutes into right now & am already busting my gut laughing so hard..I needed a laugh! Thanks again, Suzanne Neese Idaho

[@donpotter8880]

scneese64 I’m happy you found it as well. I think everyone can be hypnotized. Keep trying.

[@scneese64]

Thanks Don! I don't know what made me think of looking this up..actually I do..my father unexpectedly passed away just this last May, 4 days after being diagnosed with bladder cancer..he was out mowing the yard 2 or 3 days before he fell ill. We had no idea he was sick! Our dear Mom isn't long for this world either so it hasn't been the best of years..I guess years ago she & dad went & saw a Pat Collins show & loved it..so, when this aired on Showtime all of us were watching it & oh my, did we enjoy it & laughed so much..that's why I looked it up..I needed something light to make my day..and you sure as heck did!!! My Mom doesn't have a computer, none of us have smartphones..I'm just trying to figure out a way to play this for Mom again.my sister & I live together, takes turns taking care of Mom, Mom is not able to come to our house because of our steps, no ramp, etc. I really want her to see this again before she goes to be with Dad. Sorry Don, don't mean to be a "Debby Downer", I just want to really cheer my Mom up!! I'll figure out some way..thank you for giving our family & several thousand others the joy of watching this again!! Take care & God bless!! Suzanne Neese Idaho

[@donpotter8880]

scneese64 Suzanne I’m so sorry you are going through so much. I’m so glad the video is able to bring some levity to your life. Bless you and your family during this difficult time.

[@scneese64]

Thank you for your kind words, especially now..I truly believe God put it into my head to think of that show tonight to cheer me up..he does work in mysterious ways! Who knows? Maybe he has seen it & gotten a chuckle or two!! When my sister gets up later she's going to be watching for sure!! Thank you again, aren't memories the best thing in the world!! Thank you Don!!! Suzanne Neese Idaho

[@GiaielPace]

How come there aren’t more videos of her? She seems extremely talented, wonder if her daughter picked up on her skill.

[@BucketPuppet]

Amazing!

[@waynebraziel1479]

She is the funniest I’ve seen even compared to Today’s Hipnosis

[@AnthonyWilliams-li5mz]

I saw her routine in Vegas 1977

[@illbebad]

thanks for putting this up! there must have been more than 1 Showtime special, because I remember one with a very attractive woman in a horizontally striped shirt that isn't in this special

[@shalawndillon4696]

Thanks for posting this! I was only just 7 or 8 when I watched this special on Showtime. Althought, it's adults only. But, My mom was sounds asleep. So, I enjoyed it. Later, I wonder if she still around until I looked up wiki and shocked. I didn't know that she died 20 years ago. Thanks for posting!

[@AKayfabe]

This is awesome I always liked Pat& plz post more if u have them ok?

[@JohnCerbone]

Don, Thanks for posting this!! Being in the Hypnosis profession myself, it's a true delight to see Pat in action! You Rock!

[@michaelmancini5041]

this is great....

[@UNOwen1]

Amm I the only one who thinks Angie (15:27) bears a striking similarity to Holly from The Price is Right? Yes, I'm one of the multitude here - a fan of Ms Collins. I'm sitting (in this quarantine), like everyone and am having such a good time re-watching this.

[@HOELEBOELE]

If you are the Don Potter from the show ,man you were hilarious

[@donpotter8149]

Yes that was me. So much fun.

[@TheRollsRoyceTrent]

At 5:59 people in the audience are hypnotized.

[@moorek1967]

Don, do you still have 6 things?

[@donpotter8149]

No I have one. But it works six times

[@Engelbird]

ah bin HIP MO TIZED

[@ronnahjohnson5013]

I always wondered, what if the guys in the band gets hypnotized?

[@77777mikey]

Do you wonder if you could be hypnotized?

[@johnhowell2080]

With all of the shit coming out of Hollywood, why can't anyone make a movie about this incredible woman?

[@ClassicalHypnosis]

💪

[@ryang3331]

What year was this?

[@Mp25DIII]

Don, were you aware of this happening at the time, or did you have to watch the video later to see what had happened?

[@tannawannavannabittannawan7138]

Love ❤️ love this! 😂😆😂 What a talented & simply delightful lady! Also......Don was just freaking hilarious! My only question is: What year is this from exactly?? I know it's from the 80s, but does someone know the specific year?? 198(?) Thank you!!! 😄

[@lauralynne369]

Jergä Botswana-Vekklandęr at the end credits it said 1981

[@dankmeme3775]

44:00

[@nelsonricardo3729]

No, we wouldn't want the home audience to be hypnotized. Somebody at the FCC had too much times on their hands.

[@ukhouseboy]

Fake lol

[@donpotter8880]

uk houseboy nope it’s real

[@latestinfo3794]

Just don't believe it ...at all.

[@donpotter8880]

Sorry to disappoint you. But it’s legit. You just don’t understand hypnosis.