Robin Cousins "Satan Takes A Holiday"

Fascinating, mesmerizing and rather humorous skating program even non-skating fans enjoy.

[@debranielsen2002]

I don’t care who can throw a quad, they can’t compete with this guy.

[@jojokeane]

True. I see why the quads are necessary but it leaves less room for the artistry.

[@judithmccartney1045]

Robin is the most elegant skater - E V E R !

[@janicetaylor2333]

Robin seems almost weightless, you can't seem to see him land on the ice after a jump. For a tall man he's like thistledown. Marvellous.

[@janicetaylor2333]

When he is landing from a jump his feet are already starting the next steps. Brilliant.

[@nikekoos1]

As it wasn't only about the number of rotations, there were no long periods of preparation and taking momentum for the jumps. The choreography was wonderfully harmonized with the music, (not only in this performance) and he was both technically and artistically just out of this world. Not to mention his ability to perform... In my opinion there has been nobody comparable ever since, not even Plushenko (who is an other fav of mine) or Chen today... Robin Cousins was an Artist.

[@Roxanne84823]

Well said, AN ARTIST! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@judithmccartney1045]

My husband and I watched this on a grainy black and white TV in London when living there. Ive never forgotten it and today for the first time have watched it on KZbin. Thank you You Tube 💕

[@jennybird4126]

Back when skating was artistry and not just about jumps !! Robin was brilliant !

[@Aegyogirl69]

So elegant and his jumps! So high and effortless! Love his delayed single axel. The youngsters today have a lot to learn from Robin Cousins.

[@TheBorzoilover]

That guy will never be bettered as an ice skater.

[@lifeskater9899]

The King of Footwork! Plus, he just about skates to/expresses every note. that's what skating should be all about: Music Interpretation, great Edgework technique, winning the audience. Brilliant!

[@emilygraham1153]

Too good. Robin"s innovativeness is without match. Who would even think of doing a jump rotation with one leg in split position - let alone pull it off effortlessly and perfectly. Oh and then return to Fred Astaire type nonchalance as part of the character he"s portraying. What style. What Flair. What a skating sensation showman. Cranston, Curry and Cousens. Thank you all!! xxxx

[@pianoplayrpiano99]

All these many years later and this is still great skating andchoreography!

[@rsimcox]

The best pure skater I've ever seen.

[@dtulip1]

I remember being glued to the tv and watching this guy and John Curry and torvill & Dean....but Robin just seemed to float...brilliant to get to watch it again

[@carollewis6636]

One of my favorite numbers from one of my favorite skaters. An all around great skater and creative choreographer.

[@ospreystudio]

the 80's and 90's was a golden time for skating, w/Robin Cousins, Scott Hamilton and Curt Browning bringing new, innovative skating to the fore. I miss those days.

[@Steviebond2]

And that's why Robin is the head judge on Dancing On Ice! Pure legend!

[@TheSeanachain]

Amazing! To do those jazz steps whilst on skates- Wow!

[@John--nj4lp]

Bit late in seeing this but one of the most original and captivating ice dance routines I’ve seen and such amazing technical ability

[@Camhueatsspam]

The back flip and the split jumps were insane! Robin Cousins is purely amazing!

[@alanpower8234]

Not even an ice skating fan, but the man is a true artist.

[@montykitty]

I show this to introduce non-fans to ice skating. :D Robin Cousins continued, post-Olympic career, as a professional dancer, appearing in the original London cast of CATS (I believe he was the naughty tomcat, Rum-Tum Tugger).

[@bpoleary1]

@@montykitty So based on that, it looks like Jason Gardiner was never needed on the judging panel on Dancing On Ice anyway.

[@sarade-mott5867]

will always be the best to me ..Robin Cousins the legend

[@MusikPiratCH]

Yes, he will be one of the two I will always remember. The other one is the Olympic Champion of 2002: Alexey Yagudin! :D

[@g.lupenrein7130]

mir fehlen die Worte!! Einfach phantastisch,

[@ruvhb]

thanks for posting this. It's my favourite skating routine ever, and seeing it more than 20 years later confirms it is still tops and Robin Cousins will always be my skating god!

[@andreapozzati8371]

Bellissimo!!!

[@BruceLee-zd9bw]

Robin Cousins was just something else, He was so unique. Talent doesn't even come close. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@janbay37]

One of my favorite Robin routines. I just love to watch him skate. Now I hope someone posts Rockin' Robin!

[@PecanSandees23]

I hadn"t seen this in a while; it was so nice to see it again. Thank you for posting a really terrific skater and over-all nice guy: Robin Cousins. Miss seeing him skate.

[@tatina3]

Oh. My. God. I love it!!!!

[@rach1232]

This is a fantastic routine. Robin is head and shoulders above other skaters.

[@julieelizabeth510]

First class all the way.

[@user-np1fg1vn9g]

Робин такой обаятельный и катается так виртуозно, обожаю его.

[@terribletwin]

That was brilliant. I could watch it again and again. Thanks so much for posting the video.

[@MrsDrok]

This programme never fails to make me smile. Robin at his very best.

[@NatashaLanceley]

It gets more incredible every time I watch it! I love watching his stuff: keeps me hooked every time!

[@npe1]

Great - was about 1985 if I remember. Nobody ever flowed over the ice with such ease and speed as Robin.

[@1BeeJenks]

Thanks for uploading. What a job to watch this again, having originally seen it at the time on television. I had forgotten what a fantastic skater Robin Cousins was. I loved his intepretation of the music as well.

[@miillsy]

He is amazing! Doesn't get the credit he deserves on Dancing on Ice! Most people can't do the moves and dance steps he does on floor, let alone ice! Effortless and incredible!

[@carolyngrant9278]

Sheer magic. Hard work made to look easy. Thst's the trick! And sheer elegance to match.

[@kwillyau]

I absolutely love this programme. One of the best.

[@petriinprogress7911]

These guys were not applauding hard enough! He was amazing!!!!

[@Jude74]

One of my all time favorites. Robin Cousins is an amazing performer. He really knows how to entertain and interprets music better than any modern skater except maybe Jason Brown.

[@ajae9821]

Best of British. 🇬🇧

[@user-td4en9ce5i]

One of the best skater ever. Tugether With Toller Cranston And Kurt Browning

[@vef8790]

wow he makes it look so effortless!

[@meeshcass]

And that's how it's done!

[@elenakun9318]

Браво ! Чудесное выступление Очень интересно смотреть его танец

[@daveyeddie8176]

You cannot skate better than that, I repeat you CANNOT. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RayCee]

This is so clever...you know the scene with buster Keaton when he sticks two forks in the bread rolls at the dinner table...watch Cousins feet at the start...he does that!

[@jojo2217]

wow!! knew robin was brilliant but that was awesome! that backflip especially...he is such a great guy! so wonderful to watch :)

[@Positivekitten]

2023 checking in here. Nothing will match the showmanship of skaters from that era. Give me Robin cousins, Scott Hamilton, Dorothy Hamill, Torvill and dean, etc. all day long. True style that is unmatched these days.

[@clarinetlover2012]

I'm glad that Robin is doing Dancing on Ice with Olympians, I have always wondered what he can do now.

[@guillaumedupont7565]

The only KING !!

[@gaggi52]

he was a great performer

[@flippetskater]

Thank you so much for posting this! I've been looking for it. I remember watching this on TV and being completely enthralled--this is the routine that started my love for skating.

[@jeanettebird2739]

Brilliant !

[@user-ti3xl8id1c]

Ооо! Я для себя считала его Королем произвольной прлграммы!!! Как я рада, что смогла это написать

[@Angelrc22]

Pure artistry! The only modern male figure skater who comes close to this is Jason Brown ( IMO)

[@Nina5144]

Always loved this performance.

[@torvillanddean1]

Robin and Torvill and Dean :)

[@vasilisakojina447]

Браво Робин !!! ❤💐🥰

[@reeceysmum]

WOW ! And thats how its done ...

[@aysegulalver4673]

Perfect⭐️

[@user-uu5xc9ln5d]

さすがもとバレエダンサー！表現力も素晴らしい。空中姿勢もとても綺麗！ジャンプが演技の一部になってる。

[@accebernosam]

woah! that backflip was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!! and he nailed that russian split jump that ray did on dancing on ice!

[@joannagodfrey5111]

it was his long before Ray was ever even thought of

[@DonatelaBrkljac-xq7ut]

Klizalje,ljubav mog djetinjstva 😀

[@DonatelaBrkljac-xq7ut]

Klizaljke,😂

[@lilypad320]

Hes amazing

[@TheBorzoilover]

Just fab .

[@elliej11j68]

Sublime.

[@user-rv7ov1os6v]

Шедеврально😊

[@g.lupenrein7130]

perfekt!

[@cathouse54]

Same as 1BeeJenks comment!! I saw it way too many years ago and although I taped it, the tape got damaged. Now I can share this with my grandkids.

[@misskit123]

Fabulous!!

[@carmie9400]

Fantastic!

[@stevemonkey78]

@XDaddiesLittleGirlX he got the marks he got because his routines were absolutely perfect.

[@abzster98]

I'm watching this vid during the break of dancing on ice :D

[@Spindoctorette]

Class

[@miyuki4842]

I do agree!

[@09IpodQueen]

from a distance= a young john cusack! or is it just me?

[@ForeverBella23]

he is good

[@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet]

I know Robin Cousins did a routine to Dean Martin's "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" but I can't find it anywhere. I remember watching it on TV as a kid, but I can't seem to find it. Anybody have any idea when he did it and if it is available on KZbin? Thanks!

[@jewisley]

Looks like he loved Scott Hamilton. I saw a lot of Scott’s signature moves here.

[@icarusancalion3523]

Well, he predated Scott Hamilton by an an Olympics or two. Probably the other way around?

[@Positivekitten]

He was a few years ahead of Scott Hamilton, but they both had incredible showmanship. Two of my all-time favorites.

[@bnanabelle]

♥

[@user-kk1ie8fm4n]

Очень круто, особено сальто назад 👍

[@canajaneh]

@medusacascade66 I always thought it was Norbert Framm at the 72 Olympics - I remember being up in my parents' bedroom watching it on the old b&w tv but my memory ain't what it used to be....

[@GSHOCK123321]

rip watching in 2016 lmao

[@montykitty]

RIP?

[@GSHOCK123321]

?

[@canajaneh]

@medusacascade66 I always thought it was Norbert Framm at the 72 Olympics but my memory ain't what it used to be.....

[@luh2]

wow, the clapping on 1 and 3 is really disturbing!

[@frube94]

does any one know the artist of the piece of music?

[@ThatgirlnamedJodie]

Robin told me that he can't do the backflip anymore because of his knees.

[@montykitty]

Gosh, I think he's at least in his sixties. I would be awfully impressed if he could still do the backflip now.

[@lordilujah]

awesome , jason would have awarded him a 6.0

[@DrCrabfingers]

Gotta laugh...after seeing that routine some members of the audience just sat there, no applause, no enjoyment...nothing. Unbelievable.

[@canajaneh]

@medusacascade66 I always thought it was Norbert Framm at the 76 Olympics - I remember being up in my parents' bedroom watching it on the old b&w tv but my memory ain't what it used to be....

[@ruthford3193]

Just wonderful skater I could watch him all the time