When ROBIN WILLIAMS was on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? (2000)

[@flixandclips]

*Sorry for having to blur some footage around the **3:10** mark for about 25 seconds. KZbin was fighting me on Copyright and I had to re-edit a bit!*

[@GullibleMcFly]

Why would a part of the video have to be blurred for copyright reasons? It would make sense if someone was wearing a corporate logo, or there was a piece of music playing or something. But I'm confused why that particular section had to be blurred? 🤔

[@cinderellie8]

Do what ya gadda do. Thanks for sharing this treasure

[@flixandclips]

It’s not about something vulgar or corporate. KZbin can be weird when it comes to copyright. It can be something as simple as blurring a 20 second clip to get it passed and be just enough to considered it fair use. It’s KZbin’s world, I’m just trying to play in it.

[@GullibleMcFly]

@@flixandclips That's so bizarre. You'd think at this point, it wouldn't be so vague and unclear as to what the guidelines are.

[@Millie-uf9pn]

You did great, thank you.

[@Sheena-fz4jq]

This show was perfect for Robin Williams. He was the ultimate improv actor. Still miss him.

[@ricstormwolf]

I have to agree. I was a huge fan until I realized how desperate he was to make people laugh, which made me feel for him. But, definitely the greatest improv actor ever. He had no equal there.

[@janetcallanan7020]

RIP Robin Williams love this but young Robin Williams with Jonathan Winters on Johnny Carson is comedy gold

[@makaiwise4609]

Yes for job description, not for pay. He was worth so much more than that job could have offered

[@mattoniy2840]

Would love to see Conan do it

[@Scoupe400]

Hugely missed. If only I could wind back time, I’d happily quit my career and offer a hand… anything (except my 8-ball).

[@ThirdLawPair]

And not a single buzzer was respected that day. Gold.

[@jroo272011]

Fuck that buzzer...

[@voodoochild1975az]

Robin Mother$-#@¥¥¢§£& WILLIAMS is improving. Respecting the buzzer would be oddly disrespectful.

[@aubreybaucum6837]

Such gold

[@salamurai]

the stinger! "I have a career, what the hell am I doing?" 🤣

[@mikedelvalle931]

I'm glad that was saved for last in this clip.

[@Michael_Knight823]

You actually included that "what the hell am I doing" bit! I've been looking for that one forever!!!

[@JayIceColdD]

The fact that everyone loved that shows just how great a sense of humor everyone had.

[@06VistaBlueGT1]

I was dying when I heard that!! 😂😂

[@zachgreen759]

That's what I was thinking.

[@Auron12786]

He and Wayne had great chemistry

[@greystone98]

Hubs and I got to see a Wayne Brady Improv show in Vegas several years ago. He is amazing.

[@Strooling]

I have great respect for those guys but Wayne is the only one that had a chance to keep up with Robin.

[@mchllwoods]

@@greystone98he can also sing. He was amazing in The Masked Singer and he did great in Hamilton. Didn't actually see him but from the KZbin clips he slayed it just as good as Leslie Odom Jr.

[@breeze_japanese]

@@greystone98 "Hubs"...really?

[@vinceventresca6763]

@@breeze_japanese Yeah. What’s wrong with “Hubs”?

[@joethemungus]

Robin williams was like the finale boss fight of improv

[@am497]

Except for maybe Michael Scott. I mean, how can you top a gun?

[@ledgaming6489]

With no health bar

[@SpaceDave3000]

The man that made the world a better place by merely existing ❤

[@tiberiussempronious6252]

I know. He was a guy you didn't think of every day, but it was nice to know he was out there making someone laugh.

[@janetcallanan7020]

I truly hope he knew how much he was loved. That being said although in most cases I find suicide to be a selfish act sometimes it's not sometimes you want to spare your loved ones the inevitable pain RIP

[@tiberiussempronious6252]

@@janetcallanan7020 - I agree, but I think he was diagnosed with dementia and didn't want to lose himself and burden his family. Idk what I'd do in the same situation...

[@anns.9443]

Exactly!​@@tiberiussempronious6252

[@joyflavell7385]

He absolutely did and why he’s still so loved and missed 💙💖💙

[@williamheath8827]

In an interview Colin Mochrie mentioned that the producers found out Robin was in town for a project and the producers thought if they could ask him to guest star on the show. Robin said,"Yes, he loves the show." Too bad he only did one episode, Robin would have been a great in a few more episodes. RIP ROBIN thanks for the great childhood

[@silveredgrunion7196]

I wonder if he was filming that photo movie, the white hair made him look older in One Hour Photo

[@williamheath8827]

@silveredgrunion7196 i think he was at the time. Not 100% sure

[@P.Whitestrake]

​@@silveredgrunion7196 Yes he did. Look at his blonde hair.

[@silveredgrunion7196]

@P.Whitestrake like a bobby the brain heenan biopic!

[@MathewSteeleAtheology]

A month before this aired, I wrote to the show and asked them to have him on as a guest. Imagine my surprise.

[@johnwpmusic]

Watching this in 2024. RIP Robin.

[@susiebrubaker3741]

Me too. What a gift to the world Robin was We are all privileged to have had him share his talent with us. We miss you so much. A light in the darkness❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@richardyoung7415]

HE,S ONE OF THE LIGHTS YOU SEE AT THE END OF THE DARK DARK TUNNEL. PEACE 🙏 TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 😎✌️

[@johnshadoe]

You know how effective Robin is as a comedian when he hasn't started talking yet, but he already made you smile.

[@VioletJoy]

🤍

[@idleminded1]

The man had an undeniable gift

[@johnshadoe]

@@idleminded1 yes. There are just comedians who does that. Especially our preferences. Edit: our

[@maxmaxwell343]

Sadly, I can’t watch him anymore, it’s just too sad.

[@johnshadoe]

@@maxmaxwell343 yeah... I have to go back to these videos.which works out for me

[@haHAAAAAAA3]

the energy was different this episode. amazing

[@Theateroi]

Absolutely. Everyone stepped up their game

[@94ccf]

You got Robbin Williams on the show. You bet everyone brought their A game. Even Drew who usually ain't funny, was on top of his game.

[@LotusEclipse]

Normally it’s a different feel when they have celebrity guests, but Robin stands above them all. Pretty much the best at what he did.

[@TheOriginalFlyingElk]

Cocaine was better back then

[@colingibson3921]

I watched that show ,and yes your very much correct I also got the feeling that the rest were feeling the pressure. Which in my opinion was definitely not warranted as they are all very good at what they do.

[@eednarb]

oh my gosh - the look on Wayne Brady's face when Robin Williams was pretending to be a cheerleader! you know he absolutely expected Robin to say that word that rhymes with truck.

[@tigremalabarista3461]

With some decent reason: Williams did occasionally forget he was on network TV and would go blue. Admittedly it could’ve been censored like the others were a lot of times, but that too costs money.

[@chaosh7040]

That bit was word for word (including the word fight...he didn't adlib that there) straight out of the movie Aladdin... (Genie in his opening monologue as he exits the bottle for the 1st time): "Rick & Rack & Rock & Ruck'em... Get That Ball & Really FIGHT!!!"

[@xcwarrior]

Yeah, was a bit surprised Robin didn't go with puck.

[@trourke4475]

Colin spoke of this episode on a podcast years later. Nothing but glowing things to say about Robin how gracious he was abd his brilliance. He said what else can you call but a once in a lifetime experience

[@ericjames8816]

Robin was an absolute master at improv. He could go into comedy clubs and improv a set right on the spot. There are very few that could get away with that. I don't think Robin ever had the best material. But, he could just right on the spot get everybody in stitches.

[@ZesPak]

I think one of his best movies and stories is that of Aladdin. They animated so much extra for the genie because Robin just went off script all the time. His frantic improv energy comes through. The decision to keep on animating was gold.

[@mycroft16]

He was very genuine. He made fun of everyone not out of spite but because we all do funny and stupid things. And he could rattle off so much so quickly. He delivered it with so much charisma and manic joy amd chaos that you couldn't help but love it. But he proved he could also be extremely powerful and serious. Dead Poets. Mrs. Doubtfire and so many others.

[@mycroft16]

​@ZesPak the directors tell the story that he came in amd read the script and then he asked of he could "play." And they said sure. Apparently there are HOURS of audio that they could never in a million years use from that session locked away somewhere.

[@sleepinggorilla]

Joan Rivers was a master at riffing. I only saw her as an older woman, but she and Robin were two of the greatest comedians ever. They based the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Joan.

[@Durwood71]

The guy basically didn't have an off switch. I remember a story from one local comedian who happened to be performing at the same club as Williams, and they hit off, so Williams convinced him to go on an all night tour of the city, showing up unannounced at different bars and clubs and doing improv together. He said Williams had this insatiable drive to be in the spotlight.

[@Myamirah]

How honored they all must have felt to have the chance to work with Robin.

[@Endlessvoidsutidos]

indeed it is often said he did the show despite the fact that he possessed no need to due to his having a carrier one may even ask what the hell was he doing :D

[@simonRTJ]

Every-time the algorithm recommends a Robin clip, no matter how old the video is, the comments are always recent, and full of love for Robin, and the sorrow that he is no longer with us, across the planet, in so many cultures there seems to be wondering lost souls, who are still mourning the loss of a loved one. I miss him, I know you do too, its okay, don't be afraid.

[@TheGoIsWin21]

This was, quite possibly, the single greatest episode of the show. Not only was Robin Williams just as absolutely excellent as he always was, but he seemed to elevate everyone else. Everyone was firing on all cylinders. It was perfection.

[@rayflores3511]

This and Richard Simmons. Two of the best comedic moments ever recorded.

[@guyhayward117]

@@rayflores3511 Agree with both, but would also say whenever they had crowd participation and had the crowd move colin/ryan around or had them do sound effects... also makes me cry with laughter

[@Cluv22]

The Genius that is Robin Williams....

[@rosebanx00]

There will NEVER be another Robin Williams. Man was a comedic genius and amazing actor.

[@shihtzumom4life]

@rosebanx00 I totally agree!

[@ValSMITH-it4lg]

I think Robin Williams must have been Jonathan Winter's love child...

[@BlueMonkeySky]

My God!!!! Robin Williams was a Master at this!!!! ❤

[@panzerwolf494]

This is kinda how he started out

[@jreigha]

Wayne helping Robin stand during the interpretive dance was symboloc for the troubles some men have "getting up", what a stunning performance

[@BigAL68xyz]

That's why Drew was beating that buzzer like a bongo. He got the message but he wanted to get past this before the censors got it.

[@thebandaesop]

Man, do we need Robin Williams back in the world!!

[@Ironcorgi2]

This was perfect for Robin Williams he is perfect for improv

[@sonicfast88]

Robin Williams was truly a gift of laughter to the world that we lost too soon.

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

I remember when episode this first came on the air. When Drew was introducing the contestants and he got to Robin, me and my mother were like "Nooo! It can't be! It is! Woohoo!"

[@anothergamingchannel2656]

I was just sitting here thinking the dame thing. I don't even remember them advertising he was going on to be on. Maybe they did and I just missed it, but I remember just sitting down with the fam to watch the new who's line is it anyway and all of a sudden there's robin Williams! We all knew we were in for a good episode when we saw him on that stage. But yeah, he was a huge star already, so it was super surprising to see a huge movie star on a network TV show like this. That's why that joke he made about "I have a career. What the hell am I doing here" was so funny, because I think it's the same thing everyone else was wondering too lol

[@Durwood71]

Robin William's was my wife's favorite actor. She loved this episode.

[@shermanhatch2716]

I love scenes from a hat! 😂 especially when the late great robin Williams is in it 😂 god rest his soul. R.I.P robin

[@ReaverLordTonus]

This was by far the greatest episode of Who's Line of all time

[@4saken404]

You need to see the one with Richard Simmons. I laughed so hard I cried!

[@pvtmalo3217]

@@4saken404 Yes, that was incredible :D

[@krisa8649]

So loved Robin Williams, this show was perfect for his talent. Yet, I never realized how much all of them, especially Wayne Brady plays off his humor so beautifully and adds so much to the skit! I laughed as much today in 2024 as I did back then.

[@voodoochild1975az]

The regulars on this show are some of the best improvisational comedians ever. Robin however was an Improv GOD. A deity of off the cuff humor. A force of comedic nature on a good roll. He is missed by millions of not billions. Talent like his is.... Well, we were all lucky to witness it.

[@Jester666X]

He was the anime improv sensei

[@RanchHog]

In the words of Billy Crystal, “Robin Williams, what a concept.”

[@zillagrl24]

We miss you, Robin!

[@josecuervo311]

You can tell how excited Robin is to be there, I love it

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Robin Williams was an absolute comedy genius. It’s funny to see them all working together, upping their game with every round. I wonder how much couldn’t have been aired. Thanks for the laughs.

[@ktshadow_vt]

We NEED the blooper reel for this episode!

[@The2KXperience]

I still think this is the greatest episode of Whose Line of all time. Even above the Richard Simmons one. Robin Williams is just that good. One of the greatest and funniest comedians of all time. In the entire history of the world there will only ever be one Robin Williams. I miss that brilliant, brilliant man. Very much so. Rest in Peace.

[@davidalankaminski]

There will only ever be one of you, too. Life is a gift from God. ❤

[@slyasleep]

@@davidalankaminskiYeah, but they ain‘t Robin Williams.

[@uncooked_ham]

@@davidalankaminski Please don't.

[@droopy_eyes]

Nah, that was certainly bad ep. Williams tried to hijack the show, and it's clear how annoying he was for the regulars. Good thing that celeb import didn't catch on.

[@kaiberberich1]

@@droopy_eyes clearly you're an expert on the subject !!

[@megabolt5898]

Drew: "What Robin Williams is thinking right now." Robin: "I have a career. What the hell am I doing?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@benjaminspudich8519]

I know he’s a straight savage rest in peace, Robin

[@hm3drake35]

I like how well they supported each others improv and played off each others lines.

[@kennethwayne6857]

Can't do without my daily dose of Robin. Hope he's enjoying a better world.

[@jugglingbeast]

4:49 If there's one person who fits this show like a glove in all its history, it was Robin Williams.

[@sjkborn81]

RIP Robin. You are still very much missed

[@OptionalOG]

This is an absolute gem of TV history. I was 13 when this episode came out and my family and I all absolutely lost it. Amazing memories. RIP Robin Williams. I don't think I've laughed at anything this hard in tv before or since.

[@eeemilu]

I love Robin Williams and like many others he was a part of my childhood. I wish that the world could have found a cure for his awful diagnosis before he passed. RIP.

[@mike_nelson]

This comment is refreshing to see in that for once, it isn't someone attributing depression as the sole reason he killed himself. His disease was almost the perfect anti-Robin illness. It likely slowly ate away at everything good he loved and drip fed him anxiety and fear.

[@joyflavell7385]

@@mike_nelsonI agree. He had handled depression for so long and he helped so many by being open and talking about it. The Parkinson’s and dementia that were so bad with no cures or treatment put him in a place where he’d reach a point of having no control over his decisions and so he made his own decision while he still could. My husband’s grandfather had it and made the decision to go into a hospice where he refused water and food and received pain care to keep him comfortable. He was highly intelligent and in his 90s and it was his only legal option. H said his goodbyes and once he went in everything was already set up and the familknew he didn’t want his family to see his suffering which would only be more painful for all. He passed quickly and peacefully without pain. That was a blessing for everyone but still hard. It would have been hard any way it happened but he picked the one option that caused the least pain. Wonderful man and so was Robin. ☮️🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💖💙

[@eeemilu]

@@mike_nelson I agree. It seems to me (layperson, obvs) that he was depressed BECAUSE of his illness.

[@johncuthbertson9858]

Started watching Ryan and Colin on the British show years ago. Glad to see they are still doing it on tour. As for Robin - we miss you maestro.

[@rudeboysw9]

Miss this guy!! Hopefully he is at peace!

[@Melinda-vk9mx]

He is so missed; he was so good at this kind of stuff. R.I.P Robin!!

[@Bill89p3]

Robin Williams was by fat and away one of THE greatest comedians of all time

[@senfood]

Everyone in that studio had the best day ever. Cast, crew, audience. Everyone.

[@still-standingrunner810]

Robin was the perfect guy to have on here. I miss and love that man so much. R.I.P. to my favorite comedian and favorite actor

[@jamescook7713]

Robin was GREAT!!

[@deathkinslayer5653]

No He Will Always Be Great

[@wastingtime6417]

Thee guys are improve perfection. Robin Williams was a genius and I hope he's found peace. He deserved better.

[@joekelley5121]

I never knew Robin was on Whose LIne... Thanks for posting!

[@joshhdebolt]

Robin and Wayne mixed together perfectly 💯 still hurts we lost him but he left us gems like this to remember why we love him. He was a man who loved comedy but behind his smile in pain. I wish he knew how important and deeply loved by millions of people. Wish I could tell we still love him to the core 🫠

[@alexandersnow1963]

Not sure why this popped up on my feed, but it made my day

[@TheNyhm1]

This show was always a blast. With Robin Williams it was spectacular

[@BlackSeranna]

A world treasure. He could think on his feet. What a rare gift.

[@jimtemple5159]

Robin Williams was the king of improv

[@kluneberg8952]

and stealing jokes

[@BossyGerbasi]

​@kluneberg8952 what jokes did he steal?

[@kluneberg8952]

@@BossyGerbasi don't have an exact one because a lot of his sets weren't recorded. its well known in the comedy world that he would steal jokes but he would give money to comedians who called him out on it.

[@BossyGerbasi]

@@kluneberg8952 oh interesting, never knew that. Thanks

[@Chicanery_Artifice]

@@kluneberg8952 fake, prove it.

[@robertantinone4902]

The most surprising thing to me about this is not that Robin Williams was once on "Whose Line." It's that he was once BLONDE! When was this?!!!

[@drawingablankesq]

I think he was filming one hour photo when this happened.

[@joevictor53]

You need to watch One Hour Photo. It's a great performance by him. Not your typical Robin Williams film.

[@HellsGayngel]

The most surprising thing to me was that he was only on the show once.

[@butchs.4239]

He was also blonde for filming Popeye, but that was 20 years prior to his appearance on this show.

[@mattep74]

His best movie imo. He scared me ​@@joevictor53

[@LeL-q9e]

I can't help feeling sad. This is so uproariously funny. They were all so good at improv. But Robin Williams was far and beyond such an incredibly talented man. Made me laugh every single time. Seeing this reminds me of what we lost. Rest In Peace dear man I miss you and I know millions also miss you. Gone much too soon. He went ahead, we''ll be there too someday and see each other again. Thanks Robin!

[@odnilniloc]

I wish he knew how much the world loved him 😢

[@bobjackson7516]

Thank you Robin for all the laughs and entertainment. From 'Mork and Mindi' to 'One Hour Photo', I always loved your talent. RIP Sir.

[@andrewnorth170]

"I have a career, what the hell am I doing?" lol

[@Liz-cmc313]

Every time I see Robin,i get sad. He brought so much joy and talent to this world.

[@SolidSnake0621]

Robin Williams was a national treasure

[@peanutts1252]

Glad i saw this. Especially b4 bed. Very delightful....& in memory of Robin Williams.

[@toniallen1130]

The world needs Robin’s exquisite humor right now!

[@VincentMcmanus.]

Man, I'm never gonna stop missing Robin Williams.

[@kristicitak3932]

Miss Robin Williams. He was an amazing actor and such a tortured soul. ❤

[@TS50ER]

Surely, Mrs. Robin Williams.

[@thesuncollective1475]

Good to see the master at work, he was in his element on this show. Thanks for sharing.

[@lizarcher7143]

The absolute Master of Improv having fun and giving a Master Class in Improv. Miss him.

[@wendybrott6961]

And he learned from one of the Best: Jonathan Winters was Robin's comedic mentor!

[@aliriomarcano4569]

What a great Show! Robin always brilliant and of course all the members were so talented!

[@ellenchavez2043]

When Jonathan Winters was appearing on "Mork and Mindy", he and Robin Williams appeared together several times on Johnny Carson. OMG! It was amazing to watch them improv together. Jonathan also had his own variety program. The last 10 minutes of the show, it was just him. His crew would throw props at him and he would ad lib, using the object. It's a feature on Drew's show, but it comes from Jonathan, who got it from Steve Allen and Ernie Kovacs. But Winters was the master.

[@Mjmjmj66]

Wow you just unlocked some childhood memories about Jonathan Winters show. Was my favorite part of it

[@mbartboy1]

Ugh!!!! I miss this man so much. Robin is a King in every way. Improve, standup, acting, etc. Oh, how I miss him. He will forever be remembered as the best of the best.

[@charlenesearlesrod5]

Am I the only 1 who misses Robin so much? 🥺 him and Robin Williams are comedian actors that could never be replaced

[@Kimariyan]

Jim is still alive...

[@charlenesearlesrod5]

@Kimariyan sory I was typing fast n put Jim's name lol that's what happens when your talking to your child well yelling in my case to do horses n typing lol

[@michaelsheflo]

Still miss you Mr Williams. Thanks again for all the laughter.

[@emperorrattiuslloydfathom]

“Who’s your daddy?” Apparently he knew ventriloquism… 👀

[@Rendell001]

* Involuntarily spits out coffee... * 😆

[@CaptMoo]

FACTS!!!

[@pbee.njayay444]

It sounded like his Popeye voice🤍

[@BADLMNOP]

This show was so good you questioned it being improv sometimes. One of THE best shows ever.

[@JaimeWulf]

Robin Williams was a treasure we didn't fully appreciate till it was lost! thankfully he left behind an impressive body of work for us...

[@swellframe]

4 improve comedy legends with Drew as a Host. That might be the best improve comedy episode of all time.

[@PlayNiceFolks]

Yep!

[@MrFantasia40]

OMG I remember this episode I thought I was gonna have a heart attack I was laughing so hard and so long the seashell one floored me!

[@Daddyfallza]

We miss you so much! 😢

[@teambammotorsport7249]

he was a genius and to think what pain he was hiding rip robin you was there when i was growing up as mork from ork never forget you

[@WalkinSalmon]

A show where the points mean nothing. Loved it 🥰

[@snaffu1]

Rest In Power to the absolute lad of lads. 🍻

[@SidiousPalp]

Lmfao Robin is an all time comic. Even with how sad I am hes gone, I burst into huge smile every time I see a video or think of him.

[@SidiousPalp]

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about, be kind always.

[@luisgordillo1695]

That Ricky Ricardo had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CapnSlipp]

This show was the stuff of legends.

[@Bloodsaber64]

jeez robin was such a natural you can see the others struggling to keep up with all the wit

[@johnnychua6738]

The maestro had lived his amazing life acting as a child 24/7... MISSED terribly...😢

[@Taylod1]

I miss Robin RIP

[@LucifersAngel-mu4mw]

The man had a remarkable talent, I couldn't have thought up all those bits in the time they gave him. Man was a genius.

[@garyb2392]

We miss you Robin!

[@my3ung]

Robin Williams will be forever missed. He was truly a master at his craft and 1 in billion

[@JediPhoenix1976]

God, I'd love to see the outtake reel from this episode... Starting at 1:58 - pay attention to Wayne; apparently he thought Robin was gonna fire off a different rhyme, LOL.

[@SirPaulMuaddib]

Love...love...love Robin Williams....he broke the mold.

[@vashaspecian6560]

Classic and iconic. He was my childhood. Rip RW. Suicide is no joke. If you need help help because of suicide and get help

[@Indyalove1217]

This show was AMAZING. Drew Carey and the crew were perfectly matched. Add the comedic genius of Robin Williams…there will never be another to rival this cast. RIP Robin Williams 🙏🏽 and RIP genuine comedy

[@ModernDayRenaissanceMan]

I can't believe I am so old this happened & I was over 20 years old, & it was still 20 years ago. This feels like yesterday. This was still the last few good years of life before Facebook came & ruined it

[@reapercreeper3466]

Yo my man. I'm 52 years old and have never had facebook. I get a lot of sh*t for not being on it, but there is a world out there still without facebook. just break away, you can do it.

[@thomasbaker3262]

That man was a legend

[@celuiquipeut6527]

The synergy between him and his partner was amazing!

[@dawnstillman2020]

I miss Robin Williams so much I love his comedy!!

[@Marlin95bMP]

God I miss him, O Captain My Captain

[@scottcollins5060]

I'm grateful to be able to see him in his prime of his life. Thank you so much!😢😅