Richard Pryor receives the first Mark Twain Award Robin Williams speaks

Richard Pryor received the first Mark Twain Award. Robin Williams was the final speaker.

[@markjackson6134]

It was beyond sincere, for Robin got his start working with/for Pryor in the mid 70s. RIP to 2 Masters of the Craft.

[@Mitzhe_88]

I am 34 years old and my god this is pure gold... it fills the soul.. from one legend honoring another. They don't make them like this anymore.. Rest easy to both

[@jean-sebastiendeshaies-mas1034]

Robin Williams should receive an honouree award for insane comedy genius

[@hawkgirl3092]

Robin was offered the Mark Twain Prize award. However, he refused to accept it for some unknown reason.

[@andrewmackie5489]

to do richard pryors own routine at him takes balls the size of church bells, from one genius to another. sleep well my two heroes.

[@andrewmackie5489]

@Chris Paschal pryor, carlin, williams, connolly, kinison, bruce

[@andrewmackie5489]

@Chris Paschal i know, but it took them a while to grow into what they became, am/fm radio, live in concert etc

[@arampianist]

Crying

[@zindabyne]

Hardly routines, he was merely making references to a couple of Pryor's observations to make a point as they do at these sort of ceremonies. Why would he need to have big balls to make references to works of a friend (and a mentor) who he had known for over 25 years? Robin Williams had established himself as a legend long before that evening anyway. If he was a 20 year old comedian saying those things, then yes, that would've been someone with "balls".

[@neilbolger2679]

The man was naturally gifted . Richard too. We were so blessed to have greats like Richard and Robin . Thank you to both for the laughs

[@HHH-ye1ro]

This may be Robin’s most consistent TV appearance ever. Tight. Funny. No rambling. And who better to give it in front of?!?

[@H2R504]

Need I say this... In Robin Williams’ early beginnings, he was one of cast members on the short lived Richard Pryor Show on NBC along with Marsha Warfield, Paul Mooney and a few others. Jonathan Winters may have been his idol...but Richard was the one that got him started.

[@kangaroojackson98]

Richard and Robin Rest in Peace.

[@richardngaru4425]

My left ear's enjoying it.

[@tracyweaver4687]

It ponders me - why Robin Williams was never honored with the Mark Twain Award. He was much better than most people who received the award. Pryor and Winters were definitely worthy. He should receive one even though he isn't with us.

[@PapiSorrels]

^^^Solid point. SUPER SOLID!

[@jody024]

Agreed

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

Tracy Weaver that's depressing. That's an award he deserved

[@andrewmackie5489]

yeah, but who could do him justice?

[@seamac206]

Martin Short probably won't win either

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

Robin was holding down the stage, but they could have at least cut to Richard with a full screen shot or two.

[@Alcagaur1]

Brad Thompson I think by that point Richard's health had deteriorated so much, he wasn't comfortable being the focus of the camera "unnecessarily".

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

At that short cut at 0:54, I guess he was looking a bit frail.

[@darylbrown199]

One legend paying homage and honoring another. Two of the all-time greats of comedy.

[@navigatorone1808]

Prime time for two giants!

[@enemyofmandacity]

I started to write a comment. Realized I was weeping. I miss you guys.

[@bernardoschmidt]

No words to describe these two... just tears...

[@jugghead82]

R.I.P to the Both Legends

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

Couldn't even calculate how many hours of laughter from listening to the words of these two masters....on stage always so full of energy, Tragic endings for both geniuses. What a concept...

[@hugohackenbush1554]

R.I.P Richard & Robin. The magician and his apprentice 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cassandradennis5685]

Robin was insane, I miss him 😢

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

Me too!

[@jody024]

The ONLY White comedian to get away with saying the N word AT a black comedian.

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

jody024 Robin was one the many faced Gods

[@nitawhite8459]

@jody024 - I was just thinking the same thing . . . the ONE and ONLY . . . ROBIN WILLIAMS !!!

[@venaizende]

Well said Jennifer :-)

[@jansdoe6963]

Fuck him

[@sendrakes4203]

He's in the *moment* lol

[@irish1209]

I'm surprised Robin was never presented this award...

[@RichardsWorld]

Well, he sure deserved it.

[@rwhirsch]

because he's not that funny...he's just coked up and throws a lot of shit against the wall and some of it sticks but not most.

[@Transformersfan12727]

@@rwhirsch what are you talking about he doesn't

[@cainster]

He might had if he had lived. If Carlin can get it posthumously, so can Williams.

[@kurtwagner2054]

@@rwhirsch Subjective

[@justindenney-hall5875]

robin retelling richard's jokes is gold

[@deerobinson6296]

Genius saluting genius!

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

Indeed :)

[@sanjayshetty5640]

How true.

[@Dirk80241]

This was by far the funniest Kennedy Center / Mark Twain award ceremony I watched on youtube. The man was a legend (I mean Robin Williams!)

[@VILA1963]

Amazing.I miss you Robin! As for Richard I still remember the first time I saw him. Astonishing!

[@christiancharles2866]

Comic genius Pryor and Williams

[@milesdevlon]

Rich N Robin two of the greatest, R. I.P!

[@shadycnetwork]

Two legends, two icons.

[@psyifinotic]

I’ve learned the best of the best comics tend to start off directly with a joke. no hello, thank you, just start with a kicker and keep em going. what an inspiration they both were

[@Batfan166]

Miss them both so much. Thank you for the clip❤

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

Alyson Clegg Your welcome

[@ericmasters9680]

My left ear hurts, but was worth it every single minute! Thanks!

[@andrenaetrammell2711]

how did i miss this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Robin a REAL comic GOAT!

[@brothergoodfoot]

It’s a real shame they never gave this honor to Robin during his life.

[@hawkgirl3092]

From what I heard, Robin was offered the Mark Twain Prize award. However, according to Wikipedia, Robin refused to accept it for some unknown reason. Nevertheless, he got invited 5 times to honor his fellow comedians namely, Richard Prior, Jonathan Winters, Whoopi Goldberg, Lili Tomlin, and Billy Crystal.

[@NJP695]

my left ear loved this

[@randydogs61]

Richard would weave stories about life as he lived them, Robin would add on to a story that we believed happened to all of us at one time. both are and always will be remembered if only for a brief moment in time, but what a moment.....

[@PapiSorrels]

So many of you have said it correct. Means we are all seeing the same thing. Genius x2 and with both of them gone, Sadness x infinity

[@leonardohummel8658]

Literally MILLIONS feel the pain of that double loss. and both gone too soon.

[@HS-dn5uu]

Thank you for sharing this video. t was amazing, funny and nostalgic at the same time.

[@SmoothJJazzy]

awesome video i think the two of them connected so well because both of their comedy deep down was from the same place, inner pain the both of them fought and the demons both lived with every day

[@drkatel]

I grew up in Peoria, IL, and Richard Pryor was our best offering, along with Dan Fogelberg and Sam Kinison. All gone too soon.

[@KimJohnson-jd9vj]

WOW.. This was Big🌟. Do It Richard Pryor 🌟

[@shakeelmalik8462]

Two absolute legends !

[@SmellTheLilies]

The 1 and ONLY Robin Williams! RIP both of em.

[@CaptainObvio]

I’ve never missed robin until now. What a great spirit 🍻

[@cavalierfan1995]

me and my friend watched this when this aired when robin came on we could not stop laughing thanks robin and richard for your life of comedy and joy

[@chrispaschal7955]

Richard should've got the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mark Twain award. As a matter-of-fact, it should be called, The Richard Pryor award! No one better, it's not even close!

[@TriptoCo]

Fuck. The best of the best. Zero question. Robin and Richard are what all other comics wish to could be, just for a glimpse in their careers. Absolutely brilliant....

[@bernardoschmidt]

Absolutely amazing.

[@kevinstanley9024]

Lets not forget about Gene Wilder,may he also rest in peace

[@davidemigh446]

Just discovered this video and wish I could have seen both in concert.

[@tombrenner4418]

We miss you Robin. 😢💕

[@recoveringsoul755]

3:01 Twain's quote about the Source of Comedy being Sorrow, and not Joy. A foreboding...

[@Lourinki]

Wonderful, thank you for this new video ! :)

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

+Lourinki Your very welcome :D

[@alveenabakhshi5890]

Brings tears to my eyes,

[@anthonybrown8849]

Wow! This was amazing! Miss both these geniuses. Rest well gentleman! But the world has been way less funny since y'all left.

[@ShortyComps]

What a performer

[@reinfeddedewolff5565]

"RICHARD PRYOR" ('First Mark Twaine Award Winner 1998) and "Robin Williams" Two "Amazing American Comedians" Made Me "Laugh A LOT" Within America Very Popular, But Also Outside, Worlwide "VERY HOT".

[@davids7252]

The name of this channel is precious

[@sluggzmcgee7420]

R and R. Rest peacefully.

[@marchbaby946]

Robbin Williams saying “nigga” and I don’t even blink because we love him to life 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@BatkoMahnovets]

Spectacular, i imagin as usaul he did on the run... no preparation

[@wakkawakkagaming3710]

He could've hooked wires up to Robin and powered a fuckin city

[@andrenaetrammell2711]

I'm crying. Laughing...crying ..laughing...Pryor! Williams!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@waltonwayaugusta]

SURE WILL MISS THIS GUY

[@vikkorheel9966]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AWESOME

[@miamiccw7359]

2 of the very best that ever was 👍🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pagliaccinodlemantra]

Amish Coke Dealer... GENIUS!

[@rodneydangerfield7195]

The Amish jokes are some of the funniest skits I have ever seen..Robin destroyed..Legend..

[@lolitabridges1974]

Robin Williams is comedy gold.

[@DETROIT1948]

Priceless!⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@nickprohoroff3720]

And we were all taken in to presence of the most high. Halelujah and amen.

[@brianhecimovich4488]

Ironic the Jon Stewart Show was right on after… It is now 2022 and he is a Mark Twain Prize winner too

[@jandreidrn]

It's sad that Robin will never get the Mark Twain Prize while his best friends Whoopi and Billy got theirs. Same goes to Don Rickles.

[@joekovach5789]

I'm waiting for Mel Brooks to receive his.

[@ozziethebunny]

That's love

[@Blondie42]

A much better roast of Richard than last time, he roasted him good.

[@ayazmalik5260]

Wow. How can someone be so funny and charming ? ;)

[@MC-bd5ub]

Dope

[@nicidevine6670]

He’s so good 😊 😂

[@psa-km6kv]

Awesome post. Do you have the entire video of this event, or do you know where/how to watch it?

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

+Amandeep Parmar I wish I did. I only have this clip. I am looking for the show on VHS.

[@biniyamabraham888]

R.I.P YOU MADE THE WORLD LAUGH IF YOU WHERE A LIVE YOU WILL KNOW WHO I AM AND DEFIANTLY MEET YOU !!

[@jaymfom6963]

Damn he was a comedy god!

[@TheJonnyEnglish]

Funny Jon Stewart’s show followed this considering he just won himself

[@Funk_Reactions]

I was just about to say the same thing!!!!

[@augustxiii2580]

Last words... Robin William's. Sf g.j

[@jacksilverman2797]

great video

[@anthonyemmanuel2110]

Two geniuses!

[@no1onu2be19]

Imvho, If you ARE NOT racist and African Americans know 100% that you aren't ...you can tell racial jokes, ironic puns, and use all the racial tropes to be funny without any social reprise. Robin Williams fits the bill. Don't try this at home please, especially if you haven't accepted the fact that we all may be afflicted with the psychopathy of racism. Richard Pryor thank you for the jokes and laughs that help us with being human. Peace And Love.

[@nicidevine6670]

May Robin RIP 🪦 AMEN 🙏🏻 😢

[@chinaman393]

is there anywhere online where the entire show can be found? please and thank you

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

chinaman393 I only have this clip. l have not been able to find the complete show.

[@timcampbell4132]

Who had a mork doll w/ egg spaceship toys as a child? I did. Loved that t.v. show.....and different strokes.

[@bobbyrossfella3248]

Genius, that's all I can say. Robin & Richard are probably taking turns cracking jokes about the after life with the big G right now.

[@BeazleyStudios]

Better than any comedy central roast.

[@mrmc101]

why is the audio only on the left

[@chilblain1]

Genius givin props to genius… Wait. What? Is that Richard Belzer? Whaaaaa?

[@redpoet8828]

Bit annoying when they cut out the swear words -if you 're tuning in to hear R Williams and Pryor you'll be expecting swear words !!

[@RichardsWorld]

Some great legends right there. Robin wasn't afraid to use the N word 😃

[@jgtv2165]

wow

[@tats_sacs]

You know why Robin got away saying the N word? Because everybody in the world knows Robin has zero racist bone in his body.

[@andrewmackie5489]

can you please find the full show?

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

I have tried to find it. I only have this part.

[@chrisellsworth9]

Robin should have gotten this.

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

Chris Ellsworth Agreed!

[@tashekasevilla7902]

Wow they let him say nigga this was truly comedy uncensored back then

[@Nate-cg9mm]

I keep waiting to see Richard's face expression when Robin points to him and it never happens 😂. We didnt have that kind of technology yet I guess. My Mount Rushmore of Comedy; Pryor, Carlin, Williams... the last choice is tough!. Murphy, Carvey, Katt, Chappelle, Foxx, Mooney, Pinnete, Patrice, Rickles, Rock, Bruce, Macdonald, Mac, Carrey, Dangerfield, Martin... Sam MF'in Kennison! Dice, Black, Seinfeld, Burr, Gervais, Red Foxx, COSBY! ... u get it... Aight im done 😢

[@VULGARxRM]

4:32 - when we weren't pc and context was observed

[@HenryCasillas]

☮️

[@Dachdogoriginal]

Why didnt they show Richard's face?