Robin Williams - Parkinson interview [2002]
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- The late, great Robin Williams talks about air travel at the start of the post 9/11 era, early comic influences and his (then) upcoming movie "One Hour Photo". You can view the second part of this programme (where Robin is joined by Stephen Fry) at • Television Archive: Pa... , on palimpsest2011's channel.
RIP ... you wonderful, wonderful funny man. - Zábava
He was therapy for the whole world. What a gift.
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Van
Very be ⁰⁰
You’re absolutely right
Couldn’t agree more.
He must have them laughing in Heaven. 😅
There will never be another talent like Robin. RIP.
There will never be another chat show host just like Michael too. RIP 😢
I miss him so much. xo
@@ernarc23 Can’t believe how many celebrities we adored seeing on our television screens we’ve lost this year. Paul O’Grady, Len Goodman and now Parky. 😢
Rolling Williams was unique. He was the funniest comedian I've ever seen, while simultaneously the most sedate and serious actor. His genius will never be surpassed.
Everyone loved Robin. Bless him.
Out of control, untamable, unpredictable and sharp as a tac. Always a place in our hearts.
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Robin is brilliant !
Untamable, perfect! ❤
Spot on👍
He is the only comic that brought me to tears of laughter and tears of sadness. He is truly missed. Never will be another Robin. RIP
Women liked him fir some reason
VERY TRUE!!! There will NEVER be another Robin Williams!!!
I honestly never found him funny at all
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Probably the funniest man I have ever seen. Hugely missed. Yes, he was, without doubt a comedic genius.
Without a doubt 🙏🫶
Defo.
Thanks for the laughs Robin!
He sure was
Never b another
He actually turned a Parkinson interview into stand up. God bless this man.
So he did with Inside the Actors studio. One viewer reportedly had to go to the hospital afterwards because she couldn't breathe, anymore, due to too much laughing.
@@bodenlosedosenhose1590 I guess it was that lady with a bit weight who Robin told that he can't resist to keep going with inventing funny stuff on the spot when he gets a laugh like that. At another moment in the same interview he said as a joke that she's about to pass out whilst looking at her. She laughed without pause and you were a bit worried because she tried to stop laughing but couldn't because Robin produced one gag after the other in microseconds. If you also have seen the interview than you probably agree with me that it must have been her that needed medical help.
@@peternemeth1777 Yeah, I was referring to the woman with a bit too much weight. But I can think of worse reasons for collapsing than laughing.
@@bodenlosedosenhose1590 Sounds serious, but I don't get it. What do you mean by that?
Robin is absolutely riveting !!!
2023, he is still the best. R I P Robin.❤
He was the best comeian in the world 🌎
It still hurts terribly, especially to know that Robin died alone and in such despair. I wish he could have known how much he was loved and admired by so many. Making people laugh is a beautiful legacy, I really hope he is in a better place. RIP Robin and Parky. Both masters of their art.
Unfortunately being loved and admired by many can't fill emptiness or turmoil inside... He was a very sensitive man. RIP
Robin knew we loved him. i don't think it would of stopped him from taking his own life unfortunately ❤
Robin knew we loved him. i don't think it would of stopped him from taking his own life unfortunately ❤
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He would've hated the world today. We don't deserve him
The world is certainly a more dull place without Robin Williams.... Thankfully we have access to so much of his awesome material... I hope he is resting peacefully.
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Me too
Great
I can't believe I actually forgot how damn good he was. Incredible talent, non stop, original and so gifted. I had tears of laughter in my eyes throughout. He was like an explosion of creativity, the most gifted funny man of all time.
His mind was on fire no doubt but we must acknowledge Robin was so damn scared off stage he sweated... Robins mind was slowly drifting away his genius mind brought up things that must have scared him, tortured him and really chased his soul into the very dark recesses of his Mind...Of such magnitude we can only imagine...Robins heart felt jester of bringing out laughter in us was his to give while fighting the demon inside of him. Let us prey for Robin Williams restful, peaceful deep sleep...A moment of rest upon the wind, And another women will bare him...God bless you Robin, thank you for the memories...
Robin Williams and Tony Bennett had the touch of greatness laid before them and it is beautiful in ways of gloriousness... Being so in tuned and quite aware of the audience and putting on a performance so well we can hardly imagine them being i'll at all. But now we know without any doubt about it they both were seriously i'll and were dying in front of us. But they both held on to life using their skills as a life preserver to the point of no return. One chose life as is and one chose death ending life and having the final word, the final decision... May they both be at rest now...R.I.P...
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@@drydesert8036 It's "pray," not "prey".
A man who made the world laugh yet was struggling behind the scenes..missed so much
The most spontaneous comedian there ever was! He was a bright light in a dark room & his energy & imagination & spontaneity was unmatched. He was loved by all & missed by many more. His comic genius was amazing & I consider myself lucky to have lived during his heyday. Robin, I imagine you doing one liners in heaven while the angels laugh their wings off, RIP & Thank You 🙏🏻 ❣️
My God, this man was so brilliant. I miss him.
Me too! So talented and such a kind man.
We all do.
My mother had Lewy body disease, which he had ,horrible decline
We will never get this sort of comedy back. Pure talent, one of our greatest humans that had his struggles rip RW
Beth, Me also. We were so blessed to have him sharing his humor.
Im not shocked to see that many of us still miss this man.
Would it shock u more to know he’s still alive?😁
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@@carolinepercy1216 😎
Robin burned brightly to light a Thousand Stars in the Sky
@@the3cs795 you should definitely tell his children that I’m sure they would love to hear the good new and not at all be pissed and sad about how that’s not true but they wish it was. You kinda people never think about anyone when you wanna put out your crazy theories y’all just read shit from people online go oh that makes sense that’s my opinion now and never guess it and no amount of online reasearch will make it right bc y’all look for what you wanna look for and that’s why you find it just like I can find the proof online that he did kill himself but you’ll call that a lie while calling what you say truth. Let the dead rest and stop fucking with them it’s sad and disrespectful.
I saw him live in S.F. for a two hour show. My face literally hurt for hours after...He was brilliant. I actually miss him...
...that's where he lived...
Wow,fantastic, nan-o-nan":)) "Spead the love ":))
Saw him in Vancouver cdn, laughed so hard, my stomach hurt for days
RIP Micheal, you were one of the best interviewers of all time
No one hijacks an interview like Robin Williams
Rashmi Goonasekera hahahahahahah
Most interviewers knew enough to do two things when interviewing Robin:
1. Prepare his/her questions;
2. Introduce Robin and then sit back and watch the show.
basically it's a stand up comedy skit...but disguised as an interview haha
I love Robin Williams he is absolutely amazing person..
what a terrific guy!!! And a terrific gift 🎁!!!!!
Wow I miss Robin!!!
It’s not hijacked, Parkinson gives him wonderful prompts that allow him to explore his own mind.
2020 he's still the best comedian that ever was. Nobody can replace him. Such energy.
George carlin
Greg Giraldo
I like Bill Bailey
George Carlin and Richard Pryor were both way better. Robin was funny, but his comedy was ultimately very one dimensional.
Comedic genius, mourned by millions, RIP Robin.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
A true legend. Brilliant actor and comedian.
His mind worked so fast! What a brilliant and talented man. Rest in peace.
Ayesha Ansari of
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Every time I’m a little down, no matter how many times I’ve watched any of RW’s skits I laugh my head off and just just for a moment, all is good..RIP my friend
I do too it’s so true he makes laugh every as at the same time ....
Same here and it became almost like a day to day routine to watch everytime I open CZcams
Me too. I like him on jonny Carson with Jonathan winters
@@robertsimpson9403 he was amazing !
Genius
Not only a COMIC GENIUS, Robin was an outstanding dramatic actor.
What a man!! What an artist! I missed him terribly.
The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long... and Mr Williams burned so very, very bright!
nice Bladerunner reference :)
I have said...questionable things fucker (i meant the plane!)...BUT NOT AS MANY AS I COULD HAVE!!!
Well he was in his 60s. He hung in there longer than most.
The plane is named 'Fokker' after its builder, and Robin said Fokker, and clarified it - clearly, the nuance was lost on You. I forgive You, Anastasios.
When 900 years you reach, look as good you don't, hmm?
Crying with laughter here at the Scottish Origin of Golf (8mins). A legend.
Im irish same dying here, just watched jonothon Ross interview before loads of accents so funny, such a loss
OMG! Love that piece!
...the "STROKE" PART got me 🌹🌹🌹
If my dad had lived long enough to see you tube, he, avid golfer, would have had tears in his eyes from laughter. Robin, if you happen to meet dad up there, please tell him this story. 💋🇨🇦
The uncensored version is even funnier
Never will be another Robin Williams. Genius
Even flight attendants had a blast with him every time he flew first class,and when when they found out he he is gone they cried,he was truly natural gift, never knew he was depressed.
On hindsight, he gave a hint when Parkinson asked him if he was lonely as a child. He truly was a gift to the world.
If I was in the depths of despair, Robin Williams could make me laugh hysterically.Thank you Robin for all the laughter you brought into the world.A brillant character actor.R.I.P.
Well said...thanks :)
yes I agree
I haven't laughed so hard on a youtube video for a while so I'd say "bring into the world" instead of "brought" :)
Incredible man.......he takes humour to another level....massive loss RIP x
Robin was so much more than just a "character actor". But I appreciate what you said Debbie.
So sad we lost this genius, a man who could be giving this interview 18 years later and we would, as we are, rolling in laughter.
Robin can make me smile any time wonderful gift to mankind.
Rest in peace Mr Williams, thank you for so so many memories, this "interview" amongst countless others is pure gold . You are missed 😢
My heart hurts missing him...
This utterly brilliant man - and in the serious moments talking about nostalgia - then you see the pain beneath the brilliance. Rest in peace you crazy diamond
Something like "in one piece", Robin would have replied, I guess.
@@teiltje Oops!
Could not have put it any better, thx....
Shine on Robin.
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Parkinson is such a gentleman. he just let's Robin Williams do his thing.one the best comedians of our time.
How the hell is Parky supposed to get a word in??? R.W.'s death was a tragic tragic loss to a sad & sadder world. :(
yes indeed. He continues to lift my spirits every time I watch him on screen. His death is a sad loose to the world and to the film industry as a whole. He was a comedy genius.
loss* not loose
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Genius ...he's mesmerizing and the speed of putting thoughts into words with infinite voices is just outrageous...the golf bit is gold...pure gold..thanks for posting 👍
😢😢😢 it's lonely without him. I miss his laughter. Love you Robin.
He is remembered by most people for his comedic genius. I was always blown away at the intense roles in his drama films. I wondered if he took on those roles when he was in a depressive state of mind. In the Fisher King, there is a scene where he falls apart and the devastation he portrays is so powerful it's a bit overwhelming. Also, the movie "What Dreams may Come" will rip your heart out and leave you in a pool of tears.
Yes! I've never known anyone who's mentioned that movie (What Dreams May Come). Yet it is such a profound movie with such a powerful message. Of course, he was great in Good Morning, Vietnam, and a movie, Patch Adams, another little- acclaimed, great movie. He could access any emotion as an actor and could hold a moment in a scene so well. Just gripping. A true talent! And a great heart. I used to love watching him and Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg collaborate, spontaneously. I can hear him now throwing out absolute beauties about today's politics! He'd have a field day! ❤
It was Robin William' passing that got me finally to seek therapy again two weeks ago. I was really thinking that I should "do it" without medication and treatment, and I now know that medication and treatment are essential for me. I will miss Robin's work and public presence. Always loved him as a public celebrity. Always will.
Kudos Willa! :)
Good for you, Willa! Well wishes to you.
Willa Green hope you got the help you needed
I'm glad to hear that someone with health problems have sought help, and you're enjoying life now (hopefully). Everyone suffers at some point. It's accepting the help and recognising it's needed, that is the hardest step. I hope you're well :)
Even though I am a therapist I can be just as bad in getting help.. I hope you got the help you needed.....
I’m Scottish and I understood every word 😂😂😂🏴
The key is that half of it was Gaelic.
Comedy genius. One of a kind. Thanks for the laughter. Still missed RIP Robin Williams😥😂
Behind all that laughter and comedy Robin Williams gave out there must have been a man in a great deal of pain. He was a fantastic comedian and actor and will be very sadly missed.
Parkinson has never experienced anything like this.
Watching this and almost in tears, miss him so much. He speaks briefly about loneliness here. It’s so tragic that he decided to end his life, surely something no one could have predicted. What a talent, one of the most gifted comedians ever!!
The most talented guy, who was the most gentle, sensitive man, and I miss his contribution to humanity.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
I remember seeing this on TV and laughing so much when he impersonated Pope John Paul II, that I had tears rolling down my cheeks. Robin Williams was truly a comedic genius and one of a kind.
I’ll never forget you robin! ❤
Robin Williams...how much I miss you making us forget all our problems and just laugh....
I really miss this man he is after my oiwn heart bless him 🐍🐍🐸🐸🐼🐼🐼🐯🐯🐻🐻🐻🐫🐫🐫🐫🐍🐍
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Amazing human being
This absolute jewel of a guy. He earned himself one hell of an afterlife with the incredible joy he brought to so many others. We should learn from him - nothing greater in life than making others happy.
I wonder if Robin even remotely knew how much he was loved and how much he would be missed.
Patch Adams was a film that completely showed the world who robin was.he hid behind a veil of humour but he was a very compassionate and loving man but truly troubled which is why he and Billy Connolly were such good friends
Genie I have only 1 wish 🌠 bring him back.
Christian Deinla you just made me cry with that...
bring him back. I second that
.but not to bring him back with the torture still in his soul; that would be cruel and selfish to ask for that.. Bring him back ok; with his emotional pain healed disease cured and just to experience more joy.
Then, he could bring himself back, certainly!
Robin never knew that 5-6 years after his death he could make lockdown blues go away for a young chap thousands of miles from his home
After watching this, all I can say is what a terrible loss...the brilliance of Robin’s mind is unparalleled.
An outstanding, gifted man. He gave us laughter. God bless his soul.
This is probably his best performance. Watched it a hundred times but still keep returning to it.
Robin was always "on" but this performance is particularly brilliant.
@Hello Robert how are you doing
The best comedian of all time.
AnnieTheMagicalDinosaur
So true
Saturday night live trump twitter
The little Snuffles
Ian Noseworthy
I agree
Robin Williams at his best. It’s an interview along side his comedy act. It came so naturally with Robin ,such a sharp mind to be able to run with any topic so effortlessly . You can see his more serious side come through,yet he can’t stay serious for long. It’s sad that the disease he had robbed him of his joy of making people laugh.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
@@edithbannerman4 Hi Edith, I’m doing fine. It’s getting chilly in the mornings and I miss the summer already. How are things with you?
@@jimmcconnell7328 Great, hope you’re taking care of yourself. Where you located?
Robin was sooo funny and never skipped a beat with his rolling jokes and comedy just flowed so naturally for him.
if only all of us could tell robin how much we loved him.... if only he knew his life was so precious....... if only he knew that six years after his death, a guy on the opposite side of the world could laugh through lockdown due to his comedy
He knew, but his brain just misfired so badly. He is ok now. He left us such a gift!
@a commentator What a beautiful thing to say. You are so right.
Robin DID know how much people loved him. That had NOTHING to do with his death. There were other health issues
I think he knew!!
Sadly, the medical diagnosis he received terrified him. All the love of millions of people around the world wasn't enough to counterbalance that. Utterly tragic. In my family, we still miss him. We always will.
Robin Williams shined such a bright light in my life. His humor really helped me during hard times in my life. I will never forget him. RIP Robin, may you rest in peace.
Hello Catherine
How are you doing today?
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I cried my eyes out when I heard about him. It was such a shock!!
Pure genius - how he is missed...
Like his heroes, Peter Sellers and Jonathan Winters, a great comedic talent, and left us wanting more. RIP, Robin.
God, I miss this man. 😢
Here on Parkys tragic death, but what a time to be alive. No worry of differing opinions, no offence, racism, swearing. Just 2 good honest men of their times. Never be the same again. RIP to both 😢
Always transparent, spontaneous, and dynamic, telling it like it is, with a twist that made us laugh at ourselves amidst the madnesses of this world. A comedic and acting genius whose talents evoked cathartic reactions to unspoken truths. A great loss spanning many cultures, walks of life, and generations.
Rest in eternal peace. I cannot believe it. He was the personification of happiness. I love this man. Forever an unparalleled legend.
RIP
ROBIN WILLIAMS
Thank you Adam, how true, have shared on Twitter. God I loved this actor and human being. RIP
R.I .P Robin .I Love You ♥♥♥
I was only watching this on Friday, and now he's gone. RIP Robin Williams.
Rip robin. Check out my tribute vid I made for him in honor if his life.:)
A true genius. The world is a little worse off without you.
His work should be copied word for word in Arabic and presented in cabaret in shisha bars all over the Arab world .That will stop all wars , all terrorism and settle all border disputes.
***** yea, and force the pent up rage aholics to drink a few beers .
The world is so much better to have had him.
The man was always switched to ON....but never allowed to quiet the voices in his head.....RIP my grateful friend who allowed me to enjoy life through your voices through all of my life, a life that didn't help you when you needed it the most. For that, the humans of this life of the World apologizes for its misstep in helping you when you truly needed it the most
Both legends the like of never to been seen again. I feel privileged that I have lived to see them both. Brilliant!
Even Jim Carrey comes across like a calm Zen Buddhist monk when u open up a Robin Williams video on youtube.
Carey wouldn't make a good pimple on robin's butt.
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As someone who struggles everyday he makes me realise we are truly amazing, but we are all fragile. When he is serious he is wonderful, but the sadness is evident.
You speak the saddest truth
Hearts weeping for the loss of such a great man.
Not only was Robin Williams a comic for the ages, but he had such a wonderful ability to imitate accents and sounds in general.
RIP ! What an amazing person ! We need people like Robin in this world !! ♥
The undisputed inprov king, and a wonderful man. May you rest in peace Robin.
So dignified. Sad how it ended. Blesss him, he didnt want to be a vegetable with his disease. Ended it himself. So brave. X
Wow thsts crazy alot if people didn't realize that i did
The loss of such brilliance cannot be measured RIP Robin , Freddie, Prince and James Horner
The explosion of energy up to 8:50, and then the surprising change of tempo. Astounding!
He was like a force of nature, so funny, yet with a sharp edge too, so fast, and with endless energy and passion. You could just put him on a stage and say go and 2 hours later he would still be bouncing off the walls. So amazing. Sad he had a burden came along with that gift.
+The Internet Killed Music Yeah, I totally agree with your comments regardingRobin. There is only one other person who has that rapid fire style of humourand can do a 2 hour show, no problem. That is Ken Dodd. He's a British comedian who is now in his 80's and still going. To those not familiar with him,check him out on you-tube. r.i.p Robin (Sadly Missed)
His malady was called Leweys Dementia. It's worse than Alzheimer's
Coke and charisma.
There will be no other man like Robin Williams. Such a great comedian.
Robin was one of our national treasures, really miss him.
Perhaps the best interview of Robin ever. So in depth and personal. Explanations of how he thinks and what motivates him.
God put Robin Williams on this earth to entertain us, to make us laugh & to make life bearable, it's a shame he was taken back to quickly, but at least Robin left us with these amazing memories of him. R.I.P Robin as you are massively missed
Greatest comedian ever
God???
His mom and dad put him on this earth
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Did God prevent Robin from getting Lewy body dementia No
It is a shame that he could not find himself as we did in his movies.
I never get tired of watching this man. RIP
What a genius so very funny witty intelligent and spot on with his insights he loved people there won't be another unique actor comic or man rip
I never noticed his eyes before. He had the most beautiful eyes.
Stéphanie Ledoux yes beautiful eyes!
Deep looking full of emotion, never noticed before
He really did!
Distressing eyes...
This is a great capturing of the beauty and honesty and authentic comic genius that is conveyed through his eyes.
Amazing watching him pull out the golf routine in the middle of an interview, having him censor most of it as he's saying it, and still having it come off with the same fun and energy as the uncensored stand-up version. A brilliant man, and greatly missed.
He is so intense and hyper that I can only take him in small doses. He is so quick to go off on tangents and you have to keep up to understand what he's doing. A really funny man on stage but apparently was subject to bouts of depression in his personal life. It's great that much of his inventiveness was captured on video for all to see. The Actor's Studio interview with him as the guest is not to be missed. A comic genius gone much too soon.
Agree, has been trying to find it, do you know where can get it?
What a true legend RW was...no matter how low you felt, he's get you laughing, sadly missed!
Man was pure genius!! Xx RIP!!
I Find it amazing he can go from this wild wacky funny comedy man to a calm an collected articulate gentleman without even skipping a beat.
Both of them are now at peace. Two great men, two sad losses. RIP.
There was and never will be anybody like RW again. He's still the #1 stand-up in my books and one of the best actors ever.
His Scottish accent is legendary 😂😂
Actually.... Naw it's pure pish. 😜
actually the was he mimicked then Gov. of California Arnold S. was hysterical.
...i know right?
Always has to be some Scot complaining about the accents. Aside from the pathetic insecurity, it's informative to see how many of us know nothing about our own accents. "His Scottish accent is crap! Unless it's Aberdeen..."
I love him dearly.....
But its fuckin awful ..... but funny 😂🙈
16 of may 2020 and I'm still watching this video, he was so funny hahaha 😂
We miss you Robin.
R.I.P. 😢
Holy Cow. Robin was on fire for this one. Such brilliance on display. Thank God for CZcams videos so it is now captured for future generations. Because there will never be another Robin Williams.
@Hello John how are you doing
When one of the greatest interviewers is on the floor laughing, you know you are in the presence of true genius
He was the best, he still is the best.
Could imagine Parky interviewing Robin and Billy together.
Heaven 🙏😁😇🤣😂
Genius. He hated cruelty. In the same breath . He could make you laugh. Omg. Ooooooch. Laughing. Brilliant. X
A great man,who could really make you laugh,and cry.I miss him.
He's greatly missed ! I can't imagine the demons he held at bay for so many years !
Hey everyone……..he’s my idol……..he didn’t have depression……….he had Lewis Body dementia…….which my dad, my grandfather and my great grandfather had……….he wanted to go out in his own way…………respect him for what he was an understand he didn’t want to go out weak!
Robin was a wonderful talented person. Loved all his movies. There will never be anyone else like him again.
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