Robin Williams Interview on Donahue in 1989

Donahue Talk Show with guest Robin Williams from 1989. Also features an 18 year old Ethan Hawke. This was found recorded on an old VHS tape with family videos.

[@imogenmai]

“i’m the grandpa in this group, i’m in my twennies phil” GALE YOU ARE SO CUTE

[@michelleevans5531]

I love these old talk shows! What is funny is that the applause sounds like frying chicken in very hot oil😂

[@christinenyboer4672]

Michelle Evans 2

[@katvogue2871]

Michelle Evans why everytime they applause I see the very hot oil 🤔😂😂☠️☠️

[@tamelamcghee1458]

Phil kept trying to corner Robin in a deeper conversation, and Robin wasn't having it. It is so interesting that a person so extroverted to the world, was extremely introverted and not to be uncovered in deeper senses. Robin did indeed possess a sense of humility, and I can't get enough of him lately. He was--and still is--a gem

[@michelestewart4152]

TOTALLY agree.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

The only interview I've ever heard him talk about deep dark stuff was the one he did with Marc Maron shortly before his death. Nothing was off limits.

[@Blondie42]

He was so respectful of the 7 younger actors and didn't interrupt them at all.

[@johnsong853]

That's not really all that admirable... anyone who isn't flat out an a-hole would do the same.

[@underscore_MJ]

@@johnsong853 I'm 1 year late, but I'm pretty sure that was a sarcastic comment

[@JamesFaction]

2 things: Robin's laugh bursting out at high pitch like steam under pressure 😂 I love it. And Robin rushing over to the boys after the whole awkward scene with them standing really far apart was heartwarming

[@caesartopacio9636]

Robin Williams introduced an agent to Ethan Hawke via a phone call. And is still the same agent according to Ethan Hawke on the Graham Norton show.

[@dwho432]

People looked so much happier back then.

[@Jbluez1]

They were in a room with Robin Williams.

[@davepane7306]

These kind of childish comments are getting really annoying. People were exactly the same before you were born.

[@boredweegie553]

its sooo strange seeing these guys so young.

[@TheBerny32]

Robin Williams was a kind, beautiful, generous man who also happened to be the best American Comedian EVER!!

[@nightc1]

Watched this for Robin, but cool to see teen Ethan Hawke. Surprised he didn't mention Explorers. I still love to re-watch that movie every so many years.

[@ItsMeIrene00]

Thank you so much! This is gold! It's the only interview with the whole Dead Poets Society cast! X

[@paigemartin9571]

the guy who played pitts wasn’t there !!

[@vicky-ee1ie]

actually pitts (james waterston) is missing!!

[@timothybradek3560]

I am so overwhelmed w/ Robin's love for the arts. I could watch him no matter what; whether it be, his skilled outward performance, or his indepth cause and effect w/ serious thought as to why he is or is not comparable w/ others... you name it and I could go all day w/ this superb human being. What a beautiful person Robin is to me.. thanks, I miss him.

[@kathycrowe7979]

Thank you so much for this!! It is wonderful to see something new with Robin. This was at a great time in his life and he was so happy. It was sad to hear the one question from the audience on what Robin was doing to be around a long time like Milton Berle. LBD is such a horrible disease!!! I wish Robin was still here - he would have been 65 next month. He lives on in all of us that enjoy his comedy and acting.

[@lucashull]

Thanks for the comment. This was found recorded on an old VHS tape with family videos.

[@kathycrowe7979]

I hope it stays on KZbin. Bless you.

[@AnthonyWilliams-li5mz]

Kathy Crowe RIP Robin Mrs. Doughtfire still is my all time favorite sorry Dead Poet Society was too sad

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Dead Poets Society is one of my faves. I enjoyed this interview with the cast and Robin Williams

[@twohamburgers]

Robin's respect to the cast is so eandearing

[@SaintMartins]

16:03 in 1989 Ethan Hawke was already considered an up & coming actor, even i knew who he was at the time. I would have freaked out if i was in that audience ! 1989 Dead Poet's Society (w/ Robin Williams) 1989 Dad (w/ Jack Lemmon & Ted Danson) 1988 Lion's Den ( w/ director Bryan Singer) 1985 Explorers (w/ River Phoenix)

[@sweetie4915]

I love this, and all those boys from Dead Poet Society are so polite and fun, and then the girl from the movie is just so modest, and is grateful to God for her success. We need more of this today! Thanks for posting!

[@Toywithme200]

ethan hawke looked so nervous!

[@mumumumey]

actor that played knox is so fine

[@imogenmai]

josh charles my beloved

[@lennykthings]

@@imogenmai LEGITIMATELY

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

He's in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.

[@charonrose3306]

Robin was so funny, cute and sweet! A one of a kind ♡

[@Sandlot1992]

Robin Williams will always be my favorite comedian!

[@ilanarhian]

And Robert Sean Leonard who later starred in House :)

[@bowenaec]

And in "Much Ado About Nothing"!

[@underthemilkywayy]

and in Swing Kids

[@l8ersk8er64]

and many amazing plays

[@spacerat750]

we all came for 14:29

[@lonnaj.hamilton4290]

Still miss him, he always made me belly laugh

[@frazzyblue1384]

19:15 that group hug was adorable omg, robin went straight to them

[@dirkbogarde44]

I wonder if he really knew how beloved he was by the entire world.

[@whatistimejb]

He was a good guy...

[@merricat3025]

Yeah he was

[@kestrella3]

The question towards the end about what Robin did to stay in shape so he’d be around for a long time was so sad. Gone way too soon. 😢

[@brianreaser3920]

One of the best!

[@JoeLink56]

I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry...I just did both! RIP MRW!!!

[@mariyammukhtar5750]

Anyone here after watching dead poet society? 😄😄

[@leaanebuxey5934]

i love how gale is actually dressed like a grandpa 😂

[@kraususa]

wow! !! this is so cool to see Thank You a Million times :-* :-)))))

[@nitawhite8459]

wonderful, thanks

[@UberLummox]

My stomach literally tightened up when seeing these '80s styles again. And Donahue has such a strange way about him.

[@melissasmejkal7115]

I love Robin.

[@beetvalley]

"We'll be right back with Robin Williams." *never comes back :(

[@alhara4843]

Miss you Man...

[@johnballs729]

What a great talent,,as big as the men himself.!

[@zovalentine7305]

Rest in powerful peace my favorite celebrity ( and homie) of all time ✌ 💖 🌷 🌷 🎶 ✊

[@firequeen7872]

Thank you so much for uploading this. It’s awesome ❤️🙏

[@rustyangel3631]

When he replied to his inspiration Jonathan Winters, it clicked. Each naturally funny, ingenious and humble.

[@FeatnikSF]

22:30 Robin says he lives in San Francisco and will live there until the “big one”. This film clip is from 1989 which is the year SF had the Loma Prieta Quake.

[@jeremybelcher1727]

Looks like he was shooting Cadillac Man (a really underrated flick IMO) at this time per the mustache. Probably May or June of 1989.

[@dlerhakeem7070]

the best actor in my life I've seen so far😢😢😢😥😥😥

[@twohamburgers]

"thought can have a point without having a lot of sin on it" miss the hell out of him - could you imagine being a part of this cast and having Robin effing Williams admire you as an inspired start young actor/artist...???? and laughing at your comments? Their delivery was professional in this film, but the chemistry between the boy actors seems like it must've been an amazing experience.

[@flpnovr2]

@16:42 Donahue sits Ethan Hawke's butt DOWN! lmao

[@riaaaa0203]

Thank uuu sooo muchhhh Lucass

[@marcelineokuyor]

Allelon is so cute 😭😭

[@IsuriniSirisena23]

Ethan Hawke!!❤️💖💖💖💖💖

[@davidmartrano1549]

Two words for Robin, PURE GENIUS! He made me laugh, now I'm crying because he's gone? Sorely missed! But that Lewy Dementia is a terrible condition?

[@jcq1961]

Painful to see him bare his soul here.

[@mehjones8008]

Only the good die young

[@pippa_peg]

14:44 Look at the three of them😂

[@angelicaquirarte]

Awww i date them all ,his faces so cute

[@annek1226]

I remember watching this on tv! Was a big fan of both Phil and Robin! Actually was able to be on the show when he was still in Chicago and was hoping there would be someone exciting as a guest and it turned out to be Harry Reems, the male lead in Deep Throat! I mean what do you ask someone like that! Would have preferred Robin!

[@janetwilhelm4435]

Look at the clothes on the audience!

[@solar-monk]

The Captain.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

What a great couple of years this was for him. Dead Poets Society and Awakenings. He almost did Midnight Run with De Niro. Can't take anything away from Charles Grodin's deadpan genius in that, but it would have been interesting with Robin as well.

[@billt5644]

1989: The 80's 'Big Hair' hadn't died out yet. I didn't see any Mullets thou

[@nateninkourouma5874]

Do you mind if I ask where you get these old episodes of the Donahue sho? I’m trying to look for an episode that aired in 1989. It’s called “wilding” episode it talks about the rape in glen ridge . I’m trying to use a snippet for research

[@alvinkarpis5755]

the main thing people don't realize is all of these young actors had extremely wealthy parents.

[@LynxSouth]

I don't think that's true, but even if it were, why would it be a "main thing"?

[@michelestewart4152]

@@LynxSouth maybe because there are tons of people going into acting but you really need someone whos willing to "hold you up" so to speak until you can pay for things yourself like rent, food, utilities, its a lot.. Most people wind up having to take regular jobs to make ends meet and never are able to keep going and land the work they want. Having a wealthy parent helps and it looked like his Mom was behind him 100% from what I remember him saying.

[@andikaputri2625]

really? all of them?

[@filmfilms9579]

How do you know ?

[@RedLP5000S]

Look at all those people with smiles on their faces. What happened to the human race since then?

[@liberalslayer9021]

Liberals !!

[@anabanana8455]

@@liberalslayer9021 **republicans .. all the boys were democrats lovr

[@davepane7306]

Stop making childish comments. People were exactly the same.

[@scottmatznick3140]

Decades meant so much back then, but now they pass as days once did.

[@MyLuv303]

YOU YOU

[@Chicken_Wing91]

Robin Williams could rock a mustache

[@ChromaticMan]

Robin Williams ^__^

[@syamirsyamir83]

Jim Carey is shadow of him, he done things smoothly, we never know when he gonna get possessed.... Jim carey grear too, but i love robbie more because he relate everything will real life...

[@badgrand]

3:37 is that who I think it is?

[@katherinecompton6591]

Lucas, I really appreciate this video but the volume is too low for me to hear it. Phil is fine but Robin's voice is too low. Damn. :(

[@BOBBYSOX86]

Robin has the Cadillac Man moustache

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

ROBIN WILLIAMS 21 DE JULIO DE 1951 11 DE AGOSTO DE 2014 71 AÑOS 63 AÑOS 08 AÑOS

[@Fretboard_Frenzy]

10:35 cringe alert... Very creepy young lady lol. Robin felt it and literally tried to escape from her lol.

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

PHIL DONAHUE 21 DE DICIEMBRE DE 1935 86 AÑOS (87)

[@ImGoingSupersonic]

That mustache

[@jeremybelcher1727]

Must have been when he was shooting Cadillac Man. He had that ‘stache during that movie.

[@jamesstuart3313]

4:57 ...... Is that... It cant be.... Mitch Connor....

[@alexanderdelacruz9249]

Jezz, some of the questions asked are real dumb 😂

[@billt5644]

The Donahue format never did well with Celebrities on. Just image this with a celebrity that didn't do improv.

[@34hedgehog]

2:54... OMG! Those EYEBROWS! Someone should have a WORD, honey!

[@jaredsmorse1994]

I went back to see and fuckin lost it for a second 🤣

[@Seagull_J.Livingston]

"Forgive the intrusion but how a young woman gets to a movie like this?" I feel like misogyny was the norm.. specially towards the young women... 😐

[@spiritofseventysix1155]

Robin Williams DOB: July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014 Robin Williams was not Jewish. But Calls himself an "honorary Jew" Father Episcopalian, mother Christian Scientist "Moscow on the Hudson", "Good Morning, Vietnam", "Aladdin", "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Insomnia" "Flubber", "Jack", "Patch Adams", "Death to Smoochy", "RV", "License to Wed"...Went to 14 bar mitzvahs in one year Cocaine addict and alcoholic Uses Yiddish in his comedy Uses silly voices in his comedy Best Supporting Actor Oscar for "Good Will Hunting," should have won for "Dead Poets Society" Seriously, have you seen "Patch Adams"? Feh. See how much easier it is when you do things scientifically? Verdict: Sadly, Not a Jew.🤔🙄😏 ✌🙏's😇 🇮🇲Threelegsoman 🤠 👌 Ciao/Cheerio 👋👋

[@paulforte8044]

Wow the world lost a great talent!

[@n67719]

didnt like the interviewer

[@conniespringer7522]

dylan oh my gosh

[@barbarabrennan1753]

Celebrities are very good at deception. Changing their looks. Can be very useful in all kinds of ways. Some not good.

[@titotarantula9294]

12:04 - Is that Elon Musk(top left)?!?

[@anonymousforever88]

LMAOO

[@gurpavit4630]

That's Allellon Ruggiero

[@davis0730]

the Inside the actors studio is better but this is good to

[@heatherbegs]

,

[@loririchards9211]

Those young men are all related in some way. Hollywood style nepotism. They got their start with their bloodline

[@filmfilms9579]

what

[@Rosietran2323]

We came for 14:28

[@elgeneralxx]

phil donahue show pooped!!!! flower in the pot. IS THE CALLER THERE???

[@tolanstout]

Robin based his character on my high school teacher, Tino Lavezzo.

[@rozdaurelio789]

19:16

[@shan2355]

14:28

[@paulhammons7077]

Wtf man😅

[@Agapy8888]

Poison Ivy League schools.

[@sysuiu4533]

God, Phil is creepy

[@kurtramirez6036]

God, are you annoying and negative

[@oughtssought1198]

@@kurtramirez6036 God, just judging from the evidence of creation, God is creepy, annoying, negative, hilarious, pretentious, sarcastic, empathetic, helpful, hopeful, cynical, sad, happy, peculiarly humored and splendidly kind and a bizarrely apt script writer for Mad Magazine, among many other similarly inconsistent, profane, dilemma'd matters, not least of which is coyly inclined to show us ourselves in the mirror of what we

[@oughtssought1198]

for some reason youtube kept erasing the end of that, which was ... are inclined to cherry pick, focus on and berate in our judgmints of unmet others.

[@poopmcstuffins4417]

thought I was the only one who felt the same...

[@FactsRFearless]

Love you Robin, you were the best...

[@sherryhesner5940]

😅