Robin Williams- The Comedy Store from 1988

I found this on an unmarked vhs tape in a drawer. Wanted to share it with the world. Robin Williams doing what he does best. totally improved.
R.I.P Robin we miss you...

[@LunarCrystal07]

That guy in the front got the chance of a lifetime to play with Robin Williams while he riffed off the audience and him. The adrenaline must have been something else. "Oh, now you're imitating me. SIT DOWN!" Damn it, I laughed so hard.

[@ak12d]

That was brutal, amazing, genius, hilarious, and erhagawd hes so clean on this

[@ernestbyers4647]

Imagine the level of confidence required to walk onto an empty stage in front of a huge crowd with only a vague idea of what you're going to do, but knowing it'll be great.

[@ShadowStoriesByDarkDave]

He was anyone and everyone; all at the same time....he put chameleons to shame! He was an entire orchestra in the symphony of life! He was the only one I know that could make you laugh and cry at the same time. His range was boundless. He played our heartstrings like a puppeteer would a marionette. He was a " Comedic Quasar " burning bright; showering the universe with his brilliance. Thank you Robin; for sharing your gift with us all...you are truly missed. Your energy lives on!

[@homer1738]

Dude that was brilliant in what you said!

[@ShadowStoriesByDarkDave]

@@homer1738 Thank you Homer - I like to talk about things that move me - I found out that Robin grew up just miles away from my hometown and I never even knew we were neighbors! How crazy is that? Robin was awesome and deserves to be spoken about like no other

[@homer1738]

Wow that is crazy!

[@JumpinJAKEFlash]

An improvisational comedy legend! This man was a gift to us all. #RIP

[@stevescontriano860]

He had Herpes

[@r3b3lvegan89]

🤡

[@wk4240]

Remember hearing of his passing while at work - left early, had to pay respects to this comedic icon. What a gift he was.

[@katigrace]

I loved it when he sported the 'stache! Looked amazing on him. RIP, dear friend.

[@erichavenbass]

One of the most brilliant comic geniuses ever. There will never be another Robin Williams. On a side note, I realized that the band plays a section of Weather Report's Birdland during the outro starting at 7:42.

[@cassadanielle]

On the spot comedy. Great Improve. Really good.

[@dominicmeyers8525]

A True Loss.... I can only imagine what he would have to say about everything now.... Rest Easy Robin. ❤️

[@FuzzyReflections]

Thank you for sharing! He was awesome! I still miss his so much! I doubt I will ever stop missing him.

[@rebeccarustrum4686]

I cBt stop laughing... Such a loss.. I saw him performing IMPROVwith my ex boyfriend.in LA WHO BASICALLY STOOD ON STAGE WITH HIS MOUTH OPEN IN AWE.... Didn't say a word. Iwas in the ladies room when he got on stage just heard alot of peoplescreaming..

[@billflk2364]

Every time I feel down i watch Robin Williams and laugh and smile and then I feel bad when I think about what he went through in the end, he made people laugh and cry at same time lol RIP Robin be at peace and make god laugh for us

[@RrockCj]

03:55 wow, hits different today

[@scoon2117]

Robin had such an interesting fire inside of him. I miss him so much.

[@stevescontriano860]

It’s called Bipolar Syndrome

[@gordonm7038]

Crazy hilarious guy. Greatly missed.

[@ambertjeblue]

Darling funny man. We will all mourn you til we die.

[@marciathorne2096]

Robin at his best!

[@nicidevine6670]

Robin is so good too

[@hollywhinney9368]

Brilliant !!!

[@SquiresIsle]

Who knew Robin Williams used to be Jeff Foxworthy? I knew it wasn't Jeff Foxworthy, though, because I was laughing.

[@keithmortimer7036]

What would have been great would have been to see Robin and Mrs brown from Mrs browns boys together can you imagine

[@ricardotorres854]

Legend!

[@thomasgautier3437]

Miss you Man...

[@darklordmenet]

Gods I miss this man. I feel a little, just a little sorry for the kid he is picking on. That kid most likely meeting his comedy hero, and the kid has NOOOOO idea what is going on.

[@Toywithme200]

love it!!!

[@ByTheRiverChebar]

Who thinks that guy in the front row was just really high?

[@DiggiloDiggilej]

Didn’t know Bobby Kimball was this funny. 🙌

[@pgmurray76]

I loved when he had a moustache.

[@nicidevine6670]

He very good at what he did too 😂

[@AnnetteHein6810]

Did Robin Williams enter into the same Witness Protection Program as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Elvis? Maybe…no matter what, now is the time for each person to ponder this question. What would I do if confronted with demonic evil unlike anything the average man has ever seen? If offered enough “stuff,” would I step into it or walk away. What would you do? BTW: Who else do you think decided to go into the same Witness Protection Program? Here’s a guess: “Princess Diana?” Who else may have needed an escape route?” There are others…wait and see! Are you starting to get the feeling that this story may be but a small part of the greatest story on Earth?

[@sini3445]

I would be super anxious to have such an open confrontation with someone. I can't handle that. When the other person is being too something and i would have to say something rough.

[@Blondie42]

Energetic audience member there. 😏

[@nicidevine6670]

😂🤣😘

[@modelcitizen72]

Wow

[@elvirahkershaw]

did the comedy store sit more people in the 80s? im confused

[@urbanmark5068]

genius

[@TellYourFriends]

who was that photographer and where is that picture of him giving back the camera??

[@EclecticEngineer604]

I can smell the cocaine from here

[@mayaavelarde6490]

😂😂😂

[@jimratica8549]

Only the Good Die Young

[@ulfragnarsson]

3:10-ish I'm pretty sure that's Moshe Kasher

[@TheLaneMeyer]

It looks like him but he was 10 years old when this was filmed.

[@claribelkonig4824]

your late hahahha!!!

[@piper888]

Which Comedy Store is this? does anyone know

[@xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Can't be Sunset... Place is huge!

[@RawloftheDead]

Its the main stage downstairs at the comedy store. I went to see George Lopez at this main stage years ago. Then the other one is the smaller one when you first walk in .

[@pops8369]

I've been to the Comedy Store on Sunset in all three rooms and it's not even close to this big. Main room may seat 200 people. This has to be a special filmed elsewhere in tribute to the anniversary. Too large. WAY too large

[@pops8369]

@@RawloftheDead No - you're mistsken. The Store is no where near this size. There's a recent video of Iliza Schleshinger on the Comedy Store's KZbin channel doing a tour of all three rooms and they're very small. This is a large auditorium made to look like the main room at the Store in honor of the 15th anniversary

[@stevescontriano860]

Do you really think he was funny. I don’t

[@magnetacyan5032]

Damn must suck not understanding his humor. Dude is literally one of the Best comedians in the world and you dont even get his humor. Maybe try again ehen your a bit older

[@stevescontriano860]

I DON’T CARE BROTHER !!!

[@katigrace]

Well, everyone has their preference.