Richard Pryor receives the first Mark Twain Award Robin Williams speaks

[@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.

[@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

[@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".

[@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

[@JSebastien94]

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.

[@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

[@bernardoschmidt]

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

[@kangaroojackson98]

Richard and Robin Rest in Peace.

[@darylbrown199]

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

[@navigatorone1808]

Prime time for two giants!

[@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.

[@deerobinson6296]

Genius saluting genius!

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

Indeed :)

[@sanjayshetty5640]

How true.

[@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?!?

[@Batfan166]

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

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

Alyson Clegg Your welcome

[@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.

[@marchbaby946]

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

[@richardngaru4425]

My left ear's enjoying it.

[@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...

[@enemyofmandacity]

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

[@justindenney-hall5875]

robin retelling richard's jokes is gold

[@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

[@cassandradennis5685]

Robin was insane, I miss him 😢

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

Me too!

[@VILA1963]

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

[@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

[@hugohackenbush1554]

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

[@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!)

[@andrenaetrammell2711]

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

[@christiancharles2866]

Comic genius Pryor and Williams

[@milesdevlon]

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

[@KimJohnson-jd9vj]

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

[@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

[@shadycnetwork]

Two legends, two icons.

[@HS-dn5uu]

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

[@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.....

[@ericmasters9680]

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

[@shakeelmalik8462]

Two absolute legends !

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@bernardoschmidt]

Absolutely amazing.

[@alveenabakhshi5890]

Brings tears to my eyes,

[@ATR_Team61]

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

[@davids7252]

The name of this channel is precious

[@SmellTheLilies]

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

[@davidemigh446]

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

[@DETROIT1948]

Priceless!⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@tombrenner4418]

We miss you Robin. 😢💕

[@CaptainObvio]

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

[@kevinstanley9024]

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

[@moeskeetz5473]

Robin was one of the best to ever do comedy. I miss these Giants! 🙏🏾

[@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....

[@Lourinki]

Wonderful, thank you for this new video ! :)

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

+Lourinki Your very welcome :D

[@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".

[@andrenaetrammell2711]

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

[@ShortyComps]

What a performer

[@recoveringsoul755]

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

[@sluggzmcgee7420]

R and R. Rest peacefully.

[@BatkoMahnovets]

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

[@anthonybrown8849]

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

[@wakkawakkagaming3710]

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

[@rodneydangerfield7195]

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

[@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.

[@pagliaccinodlemantra]

Amish Coke Dealer... GENIUS!

[@nickprohoroff3720]

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

[@jacksilverman2797]

great video

[@nicidevine6670]

He’s so good 😊 😂

[@vikkorheel9966]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AWESOME

[@waltonwayaugusta]

SURE WILL MISS THIS GUY

[@brianhecimovich4488]

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

[@nicidevine6670]

May Robin RIP 🪦 AMEN 🙏🏻 😢

[@ayazmalik5260]

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

[@MC-bd5ub]

Dope

[@mrmc101]

why is the audio only on the left

[@andrewmackie5489]

can you please find the full show?

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

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

[@Blondie42]

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

[@biniyamabraham888]

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

[@ozziethebunny]

That's love

[@richardjarrell3585]

No sound in right channel

[@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.

[@JL-xc2rd]

Back in the day when people didn’t get offended and just enjoyed good comedy, never took themselves seriously, and could laugh at themselves… cause if you can’t laugh at yourself… nobody else can!!!

[@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.

[@augustxiii2580]

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

[@jaymfom6963]

Damn he was a comedy god!

[@anthonyemmanuel2110]

Two geniuses!

[@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.

[@RichardsWorld]

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

[@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.

[@VULGARxRM]

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

[@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 !!

[@ITFDAVE]

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 😢

[@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.

[@Dachdogoriginal]

Why didnt they show Richard's face?

[@alexaraya2018]

they kept that camera way far away from Richard.......poor guy was really ill back then.

[@SMytfa]

What year did Robin refuse the prize?

[@puertorricane]

Did he?

[@latif83]

when was that ?

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

Mehmet Demir 1998

[@latif83]

@@RWMyHappyThoughts Thanx

[@chrisellsworth9]

Robin should have gotten this.

[@RWMyHappyThoughts]

Chris Ellsworth Agreed!

[@timcampbell4132]

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

[@TheJonnyEnglish]

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

[@Funk_Reactions]

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