THE AUDIENCE LOST IT! First time reaction Richard Simmons on "Whose Line Is It Anyway" (2003)!

[@RobRochon]

Richard Simmons is a legend. He was a guy who encouraged people who didn't look like athletes or super models or fitness models to get off the coach and move. He encouraged people from all walks of life, and in particular those who weren't inclined to work out becuase maybe they were ashamed of their appearance, or feared it would hurt too much, and he made EVERYBODY feel comfortable in their skin. I recognize that 40 years ago when I was a full on retard teenager who was "to cool for school" that his persona put me off and I didn't give him the time of day, but as I matured and learned a little more about the guy I began to realize that he had a massive effect on a whole lot of people, plus I figured out that the dude was pretty funny and entertaining too and certainly never intended to say a bad word about anybody - even those who put their nose up at him or criticized him. I've just recently watched a documentary on him and my appreciation for the contributions this man gave to society and so many individuals has gone through the roof. It also saddens me to hear that he's become reclusive because he just couldn't take the hate any longer - this world needs more selfless people like this guy. And if you don't like his personality just take a step back and instead of hating try to have fun with it. You'll be glad you did.

[@huchlvr]

He was the first to use actual regular people in his videos. No matter their body type. When some like Jane Fonda were using supermodels, Richard was celebrating the human body for all the differences we have and building confidence in people who weren't perfect.

[@Brubrukk]

Yep. Richard Simmons is one of those rare cases of profound integrity. He really was in it to prevent obesity.

[@paularobinson4358]

at one time in his life Richard was himself obese and very shy and very insecure. he made it his purpose to help others overcome what he had done and love themselves while they worked to get healthier

[@melissacaddell2604]

Richard Simmons is such a great sport about himself. He seems to b the sweetest human. He really cares about people and encouraged everyone to get up and move and have fun doing it.

[@MP-od1zz]

YESSS! Thank you Phll and Sam, I was one of the subscribers who recommended that one. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@Smittay-Sr.]

Thanks!

[@frankgowett8058]

Ryan and Colin are definitely my favorite on the show

[@michaellarusch4317]

One of the best Whose Line shows! I also love the one with Robin Williams and the compilation of The Best of Ryan and Colin and Colin Does The News....

[@Ruth-b8c]

From what I remember first seeing Richard on General Hospital where he played himself running an aerobics glass. After that he was on TV doing his own show "Sweating with the Oldies"

[@txheadshots]

I watched this one when it first aired... we all had tears in our eyes watching..

[@Dharnyle]

You know laughter is the best medicine. With that episode, Richard Simmons single handedly cured hundreds if not thousands of lives. Greg said it best at the end of the clip. "I'm just so happy."

[@janleonard3101]

I remember Richard Simmons as a kind of weight loss/fitness guru. He had lost a lot of weight himself and then inspired others. I believe he used to spend hours on the phone everyday personally talking to people at the level where they were in danger of not making it much longer and encouraging them to stick to better eating habits. He really is a very compassionate man, but dropped out of public life a while back because I think it got too overwhelming.

[@vickiroman189]

My favorite place to work out back in the day was Richard Simmons' studio in Denver. The instructors were so friendly and fun! I think one of the bigger fitness chains bought it, and in my opinion, it was never much fun after. Richard was very kind and extremely generous, and he really cared about people.

[@huchlvr]

Richard Simmons is a Cinnamon Roll and MUST BE PROTECTED! I Used to have several of hiw workout videos "Sweating to the Oldies" and YES he did do rythmic exercises to get your blood pumping and your limbs loosened. He actually was an exercise instructor, not just an entertainer.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Richard was popular in the 80’s and 90’s and he was more of a fitness guru than about anything. He was definitely entertaining, but the thing is he really did help reach out and care about people that were trying to lose weight thanks to some of the programs he came up with. Sweating to the Oldies , pretty much aerobics to oldies music and Deal a meal were popular.

[@garybradford8332]

Ryan is Tarzan, Collin is Jane. "Secret Box - Tarzan." One of their best.

[@lisas6450]

😊❤ Hi Phil and Sam! 😅 OMG! Hilarious!! I used to watch this all the time!! But I have never seen this clip!! By the time they got to the jet ski's I had tears rolling and could barely breathe I was laughing so hard!! 😂🤣 I will have to look for a clip. Luv you guys!! 😊❤❤

[@HalkerVeil]

Richard is a true comedian in his own right.

[@johnk275]

I know that the bubble filter is to prevent a copyright infringement, but to be honest, it is no fun at all to watch two people laugh at something that we can barely see. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a complaint at all because I really enjoy watching your reactions. I just didn’t know if you realized how it is from our end because I for one didn’t get half the enjoyment out of it because I couldn’t see much of what was going on. I just saw two wonderful people laughing. Maybe an experimentation on filters is in order, who knows. Keep up the good reactions! 👍👍👍👍👍 again, this is not intended to be a complaint or criticism, hope it doesn’t seem that way. 😊

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

I'll make the complaint for you. This was terrible. I couldn't see most of what was going on. A bunch of blurry shapeless blobs floating around the screen with bubbles overlaid.

[@johndurrett3573]

Its ok. Go see the original, then even with the bubble filter on its still hilarious.

[@LinkRocks]

I've seen the skit so many times I know exactly what was going on so I'm fine with the filter.

[@r.deanmcknight136]

YES!!!!!!!! The craziest, funniest episode of this show. No matter how many times I've seen this, it is still funny as 💩 👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@beckiramsey9561]

These are so hilarious, I love this show!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@LinkRocks]

Richard did workout in his videos. He's do the dancing and moving with the people with him while encouraging you to do the same. He never belittled overweight people, his mission was to make them feel comfortable exercising and doing so within a safe space because gyms can be daunting for those who don't regularly go.

[@JasonGilbert-yl8hf]

Best 1 of All-Time!!!

[@doghouse151]

Hey Folks, there are 2 skits from the Carol Burnett show that you haven't reacted to that are hilarious, the first it " the dentist" with Tim Conway and Harvy Korman. OMG, you will not be able to control yourself. The second is "the Elephant story", again with Tim, Carol, Vicky Lawrence, and Dick Van Dyke. Just to. Give you a little background, they are on the couch playing "Password" and Tim keeps interrupting the game. Love the reactions. Peace, Bill.

[@darrinlindsey]

I strongly recommend a video called Colin One Liners. It shows off Colin's creativity. Its hilarious.

[@Blondie42]

The audience never laughed so hysterically before, even when the comedy legend Robin Williams was there.

[@Mare_bear738]

This show is so funny! Loving it!!

[@TexasMagnolia]

Historically, the Very Best! Richard Simmons grew-up obese. Richard made it okay to not be “fit & beautiful”…having people that were struggling with obesity on his videos and it was Okay, and they were welcomed, accepted and loved. All other 80’s fitness video’s could not compare to Richard’s humanity.

[@rjradtke]

Richard Simmons was huge back in the day (1980s?). Women loved his workout videos, and yes he did lead workouts in the videos. He was popular because his workouts were for the ordinary person, which was different from the workout craze of the 80's. Olivia Newton-John was a leader of the phase with her video for the song "Let's Get Physical"..

[@nostalgiaprincess]

colin has absolutely no fear 😆😆😆

[@joshgrant-ti4xk]

Greatest moment on tv ever 😂

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Richard was also an actor on the daytime soap opera General Hospital (4 years).

[@celestepingtella5938]

Comedy gold!!!

[@skeeterinnewjersey5256]

Now picture the sections of the skits that didn't get past the show's censors. I went to tapings of several game shows, including this one, when I was going to school in CA. It was always an experience you never forget once you can breathe again.

[@ericbryant386]

Wayne was never the same after this

[@mikevanenglehoven6088]

Greg proops I’m just so happy 😂

[@ryanr4156]

Colin was the king of the show

[@amyluxemburg7654]

Richard Simmons counseled overweight people, and he spoke to them with such compassion. Yes, he was funny, but it was his sympathetic attitude that made him popular.

[@janebartholomew-w6q]

Great loved it. For your history channel, Fred Dibnah who is a steeplejack, How to Ladder a Chimney is a good one, hope your not afraid of heights

[@Fizzbuzz994]

He was in _the whole episode_ and as I recall Richard behaved relatively tamely in this game compared to later in the episdoe :D ... then again it's been a few decades so maybe my memory is exaggerrated. Sadly this seems to be the only segment of that episode floating around the internet these days.

[@gerryoakes1810]

Y'all should check out Tim Conway & Harvey Korman the dentist on The Carol Burnett show.

[@robertg7396]

Ya gotta do "the Best of Colin and Ryan". Colin was always trying to crack up the other cast members, but, especially Ryan. 😂

[@Adam-rb5is]

Not sure if you have ever checked out the Carol Burnett show. But the dentist skit is one of the funniest. If you have seen it I highly recommend it. One of the actors in it laughed so hard during it he actually pissed his pants. lol

[@JD-ok8bu]

You should do the irish drinking songs and hoedowns! Colin has broken everyone in those!

[@backaddict673]

Good God. You two trying to think of who Richard Simmons was made me feel old.

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

Not sure what videos are out there, but would love to see reactions to any "Whose Line" vids featuring the games Party Quirks, Scenes From A Hat, Let's Make A Date, Newsflash (Colin stars on these!), Whose Line, or Superheroes.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

The funniest Whose Line moment at 5:45.

[@fcorso1313]

Great one to watch next: David Letterman-Richard Simmons. Dave goes a bit crazy what RS is a guest.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

😂😂😂

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

The joke is that Simmons is gay, although he's never really come out. But he's even playing it up with all the sexual innuendos here. And this is obviously rehearsed because Simmons gets into position even before the joke starts.

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

Insane!! ROTFLMAO As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.

[@4eversmokey]

Please watch Whose Line Is It Anyway Party Quirks Uncensored. Awesome whose line moment!

[@TheKyfe]

RIP Richard Simmons. The announcement of his passing happened at the same time Donald Trump was shot, so it was greatly overshadowed in the news.

[@janna2245]

Poor Wayne!

[@TravisParrish-j8s]

This episode could have been cotraversol

[@JETZcorp]

This is definitely one of the skits that's only acceptable with male performers. If Colin was a woman, I'm not sure if Richard Simmons would be out of jail yet.

[@vtjbproductions]

Is Samantha the belle of every ball?

[@jakecalder8270]

I don’t know about you, but I always thought of Richard Simmons as a creep. Actually more of creepy weird. I guess the way he talks and the way he acts kind of makes me uncomfortable

[@Kaddywompous]

Wayne Brady recently came out as bi, so…maybe the discomfort was a front.

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

Or a turning point...

[@bobbykaralfa]

used to everybody made work out videos richard simmons just a waste of air time cept when they had him on comedy routines on shows

[@rossdownes4240]

I'm sure this would of been funny if i could have seen it otherwise it was pointless.

[@tazjammer]

Try to get back on task. You're goin' off the deep end.

[@correctlyrics]

This is definitely the funniest skit of the whole show. The 2nd funniest is definitely the most infamous...search... "Party quirks Carol Channing" It's about 4 minutes.

[@nicksmith3623]

I think for me personally #2 is "the cat" lol

[@BowieBro11]

Maybe find a real job instead of capitalizing on others success,