Had the pleasure to be introduced to him many years ago by Gary Owens (from Laugh-In fame) at a recording studio. He was very gracious and I actually made him laugh. Great memory.
Winters and Rickles are two of the top 5. And Carlin makes 3. The other two slots are up for argument. For me it's Groucho and Jack. Or maybe Pryor and Gleason.
This night..... Jonathan was on ! What an incredible talent..... totally off the wall and so unbelievably inventive. A complete commitment to every fascinating character he portrays....... sorely missed !
Johnny Carson was such a classy dresser. He always looked fantastic. And of course, Jonathan Winters was a phenomenal talent. What he did you can't learn. You can either do it or you can't.
It is indeed sad they are not with us anymore physically, but the magic of Hollywood has preserved their talents for all time! We can see Jonathan's work from the 1950s on, and watch him just get better and better as he went along. To the moment he passed away his irascible wit and comic agility were wickedly sharp and always relished. Rest in peace Mr. Winters, we miss you!
He was in one of my favorites movies It's a Mad Mad Mad World. In particular the gas station scene were he went crazy and totally demolished the station, at least for me , may have been the best part of the whole movie, not to take anything away from the many other great actors. When the stars went on the road to promote the film, Jonathan Winters was made the un official answer man, just because of his fast wit! He kept everyone laughing.... because you never knew what he was goin to say next. Some comedians are naturally funny, while others just pretend. Mr. Winters was one of the funniest comedians of our time. May you R.I.P. Thank you for bringing joy and laughter to our hearts.
Unparalleled talent, tears running down my cheeks, with laughter and sadness for this kind of talent is what this world needs and will not get again ..... after watching this and R Williams doing stand up, I cannot watch anyone else, it just doesn't compare
BT Design Robin Williams said in his book that Jonathan Winters was responsible for his career and comedic styling....they were lifelong best friends until the end. Jonathan's passing played heavy in Robin's depression and suicide (in my opinion) R.I.P. to all of these guys shown here....all great talents
He was wonderful on airplanes where I worked. I had no idea that he was this good as he just followed me around and appeared here and there with that come hither hand motioning me to follow him and I couldn't because I was working and busy. He just entertained the whole flight and was brilliant. I wish now I had had a comeback. He was brilliant. This sure cheered me up because I am now 74 and have lost everyone I loved and am not well myself. I can now picture him waiting for me with Robin to lead me in. I am worried about dying alone.
They broke the mold with these two....There will never be 2 gifted and talented performers as Johnny and Jonathan...No one today comes close. I have not watched any late night shows for quite some time..
I remember as a child I loved whenever Jonathan Winters would be on TV I would laugh so hard the characters he did in the faces he made. And as I got older I recognized that he is truly just a funny guy to the Core. Such a genius he can take any situation and make it funny. Sadly he is missed there will never be another like him. I thank the Lord that I was born when I was the 60s to the early 80s were a great time to be alive the world to me today seems to be overtaken by Satan.
I was born in the 50s and I agree with you. The greatest music and the FUNNIEST comic ever came out of that time. I loved Jonathan, too, and our whole family laughed at him until we cried. I don’t live in the past, but seems like the best of everything came out of those times.
Jonathan Winters was one of a kind and his influence can be seen in many other comedians/comic actors, and hats off to Carson for not interrupting the flow.
Funny man. I miss him. My dad used to have several of his albums. Even as a kid I was hooked. I'd go to school and do some of his bits. He was always hilarious.
The fun part about Johathan is that what you see is exactly what is was like all the time. He lived in my City and everybody saw him a lot (especially at a little restaurant called "The Pharmacy"). He was open and friendly and always ready to joke around. I would "hiss" at him (like a cat) and he would "hiss back," and that's about the extent of our conversation. Johathan "held court" many mornings with his buddy Ron Ely (Tarzan), and everybody appreciated him. They were quite a pair ... the "odd couple?"
I always loved when Johnathan Winters was on the Carson show. I loved how Carson would laugh and carry on with Mr. Winters. I Will always remember. The only other guy as funny as him? Tim Conway....Miss you Johnny and Johnathan!!!!
Mike Ballard when Peter Sellers got older he got a little weird but if you ever want to see a really funny movie with Peter Sellers watch "being there" he plays a guy who's never left his house he spends his whole life watching TV and working in a garden and the owner pays for his food I don't even think he was taught in school he was just going to become the gardener and the old man dies and he's pretty much left out on his own. Then Shirley McLain's car runs into him and she picks him up and takes him home and then the story really starts, excellent movie. He's sort of like a Donald Trump without the mean streak. Just an ignorant man but one who doesn't curse or yell at people because he's not stressed out he's a very relaxed nice totally ignorant to all modern things like politics, sex, and racism.
This man is great .........You don't have to talk dirty to be funny ........Comedians today could take a lesson from Johnathon Winters. A lot of things seem to have been better in the days gone past.
No kidding - It's an art form to make someone laugh without being profane. Jonathan reminds me of my dad, because my dad thought Jonathan was funny, and seemed to share the same kind of humor. Wish I could go back.
I cannot agree more with you. But, it's the same thing with Politics on this show. Carson made fun of politics, but he never showed his hand and commented on it making him a newscaster. Kimmel, Maher, Fallon, Letterman (in his later years), Stewart and Colbert all FAIL as hosts. But, those who do not watch the news, get there news from these clowns!
You could never tell which direction Jonathan Winters would go in his comedy but he always could get you to laugh. His comedy style was similiar to Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. Winters and Johnny Carson must've been good friends because Carson has invited Winters to be a guest in 4 decades worth of the Tonight Show.
He is such a treasure!!! The most funniest man on earth!!!! He was hilarious!!! Johnny was the best late show host EVER!!!!! Those were the best of days!!!! Miss them all terribly.. I still watch Johnny every night!!! 😂😂😂..❤❤❤❤....
Jonathan Winters could just walk out and look at the audience and they would bust out laughing because the face he would make let them know they were about to hear a very funny routine, and you can see absolutely know where Robin Williams got his inspiration from.
Nothing like Jonathan Winters or Robin Williams. The talent of ad Lib on the spot can never be matched ever. Not their way. If they ever were ever in the same room. Oh gosh. Legacy.
yeah people still had humor then, and you could make people laugh without being worried about political correctness or worrying about stupid comments of people .
Winters just in gloves and knit-cap is hilarious ("Start in Anchorage, swing down through Nome" LMAO. Nome is the top of the state, Anchorage near the bottom).
my parents best friends when I was 4 or 5 (then on for years) had an incredible record collection, the guy being in that business. I never got to hear their Jonathan Winters ‘blue’ records (adult only humor). the guy had several demo record copies of that; a big favorite thing they always got out when they put us kids to bed.
When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s I would impersonate a Jonathan Winters character and crack my girl cousin up. I cracked up watching this video. May Mister Jonathan Winters Rest In Peace.
In John's first 30 seconds he's funnier than most stand ups throughout their entire career!
Winters is a guy that just makes you laugh by looking at him.Born for laughter.I don't see much of his old stuff anymore.This is really great
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A comedian's comedian. A master of improvisation.
I've watched these clips many times and laugh every time at Jonathan Winters. A Comedy Genius! 👌👍❤️
@Hello John how are you doing
Johnny Carson was a masterful interviewer. Such a joy to watch..so sorry they are not still with us.
Carson mastered the art of giving his guest the floor, never upstaging them. He was a genius
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Had the pleasure to be introduced to him many years ago by Gary Owens (from Laugh-In fame) at a recording studio. He was very gracious and I actually made him laugh. Great memory.
Thank you Mr. Winters, Mr. Williams, Mr. Dangerfield, & Mr. Rickles....you 4 were the funniest without using foul language
Don't forget to throw Tim Conway in there
@@clydecmcelroy4638 Carol Burnett beats them all except maybe ties with Jonathan Winters.
Winters and Rickles are two of the top 5. And Carlin makes 3. The other two slots are up for argument. For me it's Groucho and Jack. Or maybe Pryor and Gleason.
Jonathan was a master. Pure comedy magic. He oozed comedy.
This night..... Jonathan was on ! What an incredible talent..... totally off the wall and so unbelievably inventive. A complete commitment to every fascinating character he portrays....... sorely missed !
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I loved him! He was hilarious!!
Johnny Carson was such a classy dresser. He always looked fantastic. And of course, Jonathan Winters was a phenomenal talent. What he did you can't learn. You can either do it or you can't.
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Carson loved this guy, give winters the floor and he performed. A joy to watch genius in flow
Some comedians tell funny jokes. Comedians like Winters were just naturally funny and that's what makes them great.
I don't think Winters thought Christmas was all that funny a subject, but he carried on. A wonderful person.
Winters was a master of suggestion and innuendo that hasn't been repeated since. He didnt need to cuss or be crass.
You are so right about the "innuendo" part . his character renditions would always "suggest" but never actually say
Very sad that we don’t have these great actors and comedians anymore in Hollywood. Back when Hollywood was truly special.
Genius. None of the great comedians even mentioned politics. Now they are all political, and they are all stupid.
It is indeed sad they are not with us anymore physically, but the magic of Hollywood has preserved their talents for all time! We can see Jonathan's work from the 1950s on, and watch him just get better and better as he went along. To the moment he passed away his irascible wit and comic agility were wickedly sharp and always relished.
Rest in peace Mr. Winters, we miss you!
I just look at Jonathon Winters and I crack up!!!!!!!🤣🎉
He was in one of my favorites movies It's a Mad Mad Mad World. In particular the gas station scene were he went crazy and totally demolished the station, at least for me , may have been the best part of the whole movie, not to take anything away from the many other great actors. When the stars went on the road to promote the film, Jonathan Winters was made the un official answer man, just because of his fast wit! He kept everyone laughing.... because you never knew what he was goin to say next. Some comedians are naturally funny, while others just pretend. Mr. Winters was one of the funniest comedians of our time. May you R.I.P. Thank you for bringing joy and laughter to our hearts.
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Jonathan was fantastic. God you gotta miss him
The Greatest Generation also produced the greatest comedians and late shows. Miss you ole Marine.Semper Fi.
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Unparalleled talent, tears running down my cheeks, with laughter and sadness for this kind of talent is what this world needs and will not get again ..... after watching this and R Williams doing stand up, I cannot watch anyone else, it just doesn't compare
This man made Robin Williams cry with laughter. Wonderful human being.
BT Design Robin Williams said in his book that Jonathan Winters was responsible for his career and comedic styling....they were lifelong best friends until the end. Jonathan's passing played heavy in Robin's depression and suicide (in my opinion)
R.I.P. to all of these guys shown here....all great talents
It was his idol
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He was wonderful on airplanes where I worked.
I had no idea that he was this good as he just followed me around and appeared here and there with that come hither hand motioning me to follow him and I couldn't because I was working and busy. He just entertained the whole flight and was brilliant. I wish now I had had a comeback.
He was brilliant.
This sure cheered me up because I am now 74 and have lost everyone I loved and am not well myself. I can now picture him waiting for me with Robin to lead me in.
I am worried about dying alone.
@@lc_kona Its all going to be O.K. Really.
Jonathan Winters my very favorite comedian of all time no one makes me laugh like him just thinking about his face makes me laugh
ME TOO!!!!!!
I love this guy. Sincere, whacky and genuine. A Godly soul.
He's an inhibited nut...that's why I loved him!
how I miss his comedy...such a talent!
Definitely one of the greats. I needed some good laughs right now. Imagine a trio of J. Winters, R.Williams, and Jackie Gleason.
Take out Robin. He was not funny.
Add George Carlin
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Robin Williams was hilarious .
@@m.e.d.7997 Why u say that?
They broke the mold with these two....There will never be 2 gifted and talented performers as Johnny and Jonathan...No one today comes close. I have not watched any late night shows for quite some time..
Jonathan keeps me sane ....to have a laugh, and a dance to Santana keeps me going.
I remember as a child I loved whenever Jonathan Winters would be on TV I would laugh so hard the characters he did in the faces he made. And as I got older I recognized that he is truly just a funny guy to the Core. Such a genius he can take any situation and make it funny. Sadly he is missed there will never be another like him. I thank the Lord that I was born when I was the 60s to the early 80s were a great time to be alive the world to me today seems to be overtaken by Satan.
I was born in the 50s and I agree with you. The greatest music and the FUNNIEST comic ever came out of that time. I loved Jonathan, too, and our whole family laughed at him until we cried. I don’t live in the past, but seems like the best of everything came out of those times.
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Yes.
Amazing Man !!! Loved to see him on The Johnny Carson Show
Johnny carson has always had funny comedians and I'm glad to hear and watch.
I loved watching both these men. Both legends. Both incredibly talented. Winters was brilliant.
When late night was worth staying up. One of the TRUE comedians
Jonathan Winters was one of a kind and his influence can be seen in many other comedians/comic actors, and hats off to Carson for not interrupting the flow.
I would like to see the skit of Jonathan winters doing The Turtle crossing the road.
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I think he enjoyed him more than Rickles.
There's an absurdist, almost morose bent to Winters' humor that belies how I might typically regard comedians of his generation. I love it.
They dont make models like John anymore pure genius
"My dad gave'em quarters and they still rolled him" I spit out my beer!!!!!! thanks for the laughs mr winters!!!
That man was one of a kind.
Nuance it's all about the nuance
So true
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Love the Comedy of Jonathan Winters. Only one like him.
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@Hello Gary how are you doing
Funny man. I miss him. My dad used to have several of his albums. Even as a kid I was hooked. I'd go to school and do some of his bits. He was always hilarious.
The fun part about Johathan is that what you see is exactly what is was like all the time. He lived in my City and everybody saw him a lot (especially at a little restaurant called "The Pharmacy"). He was open and friendly and always ready to joke around. I would "hiss" at him (like a cat) and he would "hiss back," and that's about the extent of our conversation. Johathan "held court" many mornings with his buddy Ron Ely (Tarzan), and everybody appreciated him. They were quite a pair ... the "odd couple?"
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You were lucky, as you know. Life has some nice moment.
wow. ... that's a great story! .... you were very lucky to brush up against such a great great talent and wonderful man.
Thanks for the great story
I'll always remember him. He's from my hometown in Bellbrook, Ohio. He'll definitely be missed...
Jonathan Winters and Robin Williams are the best comedians in live performances and❤ ❤their quick wit is unmatched.
God Bless*Mr*Jonathan***Winters***
The funniest man ever with no profanity.
The 3 funniest people to ever sit in that seat were Jonathan, Don Rickles and Mel Brooks-3 entirely different styles.
You gotta put Robin Williams in that group as well.
@@andrewperez8902 Not a big fan.
Don't forget Robin Williams and Richard Pryor...so, 5 people. :-)
You have to include Robin Williams
Binge watching Mr.Winters fanatically.🤣👍
I always loved when Johnathan Winters was on the Carson show.
I loved how Carson would laugh and carry on with Mr. Winters. I
Will always remember. The only other guy as funny as him? Tim Conway....Miss you Johnny and Johnathan!!!!
These were all “in my time”. I am now 73 and no one has even come close to having this much talent + good clean laugh out loud humor
Winters is up there with Sellers and the one he inspired, Williams. Best stuff since Laurel and Hardy.
+Mike Ballard And chaplin, btw laurel and hardy were his idols growing up.
Mike Ballard when Peter Sellers got older he got a little weird but if you ever want to see a really funny movie with Peter Sellers watch "being there" he plays a guy who's never left his house he spends his whole life watching TV and working in a garden and the owner pays for his food I don't even think he was taught in school he was just going to become the gardener and the old man dies and he's pretty much left out on his own. Then Shirley McLain's car runs into him and she picks him up and takes him home and then the story really starts, excellent movie. He's sort of like a Donald Trump without the mean streak. Just an ignorant man but one who doesn't curse or yell at people because he's not stressed out he's a very relaxed nice totally ignorant to all modern things like politics, sex, and racism.
@@johnw8984 I've seen it... good stuff.
@Eric Haulenbeek Nope. No reason to. But once he goes to jail, I guess we can start to forget about him.
Agreed!
The World laughs less these days. So many greats gone.
Nothing but humor 24 7 what a special man
Funniest, most original man ever
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Those were the greats who didn't need vulgarity to be genuinely humorous. Glad we can enjoy their humor here & on video at home..💗
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Winters is the Best!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😃👋🇧🇲👍✌️ From Timmy blazen gunner paul n Bermuda 🇧🇲
This man is amazing. I am going to watch all of stuff on you tube
Watch with Dean Martin
This man is great .........You don't have to talk dirty to be funny ........Comedians today could take a lesson from Johnathon Winters. A lot of things seem to have been better in the days gone past.
No kidding - It's an art form to make someone laugh without being profane. Jonathan reminds me of my dad, because my dad thought Jonathan was funny, and seemed to share the same kind of humor. Wish I could go back.
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I cannot agree more with you. But, it's the same thing with Politics on this show. Carson made fun of politics, but he never showed his hand and commented on it making him a newscaster. Kimmel, Maher, Fallon, Letterman (in his later years), Stewart and Colbert all FAIL as hosts. But, those who do not watch the news, get there news from these clowns!
I think people give thumbs down to piss with us. Love Jonathan.
Johnathan Winters is still cracking me up.
You could never tell which direction Jonathan Winters would go in his comedy but he always could get you to laugh. His comedy style was similiar to Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. Winters and Johnny Carson must've been good friends because Carson has invited Winters to be a guest in 4 decades worth of the Tonight Show.
You mean “” Robin Williams’ style is like Jonathon Winters!!”
Jonathon was Robin’s mentor!
@@carriedillmann4455exactly! Quite the other way around. He inspired them.
No foul or filthy language..just a funny man
The best comedian in my lifetime. I love him.
He is such a treasure!!! The most funniest man on earth!!!! He was hilarious!!! Johnny was the best late show host EVER!!!!! Those were the best of days!!!! Miss them all terribly.. I still watch Johnny every night!!! 😂😂😂..❤❤❤❤....
Listen at the 10:54 mark...his Lenny impression is so funny, you'll laugh so hard, you'll be brought to tears. He was an outstanding talent. RIP!!!
E. Goldie sake I laughed so hard at “Lenny”
Explain? Was that funny in it's time?
You sure can see where the great Robin Williams got his humour started.
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Definitely- I believe Johnny had both Winters and Robin on together, unfortunately not too much before Robin died.
Why is there this incessant comparison to Williams? He couldn't hold a candle to Winters.
@@mmjhcb - I didn't say he was better.. I said "You can see where He got his humour started." If anything its paying homage to Mr. Winters.
@@HardRockMiner Pardon me for misreading your definitive descriptor, "the great Robin Williams." 😂😎😂😎😂😎
His facial expressions made it so much more comical.
Genius, genius, genius!
Gentlemen of the past Hollywood n tv land were simply top-notch.
You’re so right! Nothing current compares!
You should look up Joey Bishop (October 5, 1965) hosting for Johnny and Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra walk out. I laughed so hard I was crying!
Jonathan Winters could just walk out and look at the audience and they would bust out laughing because the face he would make let them know they were about to hear a very funny routine, and you can see absolutely know where Robin Williams got his inspiration from.
Nothing like Jonathan Winters or Robin Williams. The talent of ad Lib on the spot can never be matched ever. Not their way. If they ever were ever in the same room. Oh gosh. Legacy.
He was so funny! I live here in Alaska, he used to come up here every summer to Alaska to fish, met him, great guy!😉👍
I always loved Jonathan Winters Dom DeLuise was hilarious too thanks for sharing this
I have always adored Bonnie Hunt, personality and as an actress; NEVER knew her name. Shame on me! She truly is an American Sweetheart.
The Best.....
You can see why Robin Williams was such a fan of Winters.
The One...the Only!!!
Err...that was Groucho's line! ;)
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Brilliant talent
JW easily builds rapport with the host, guests and audience. Makes you feel at home.
Those were the days My Friends
talk show hosts today need to take damn note!!
Amen to that!!!!!!!!!
Oh come on, constantly saying Trump sucks hundreds of times a night, every night, is so funny and original!
Forever loving Johnathan Winters...♥️😜♥️
Thanks again for all your help and support
GREAT MEMORIES
My God, the man was just a pure joy to watch. Delightful Genius.
A genius and pleasure to watch
@ Hello Howie how are you doing
back when comedy was funny...no boobs showing...no filthy language. ..and still hilarious! !! he was one of the best!!!
I guess you didn't catch the S&M joke
Winters was hysterical.
Until Lennie meet Maude Frickert! Probably not going to play it at the church social!
Get off my phone you asshole
yeah people still had humor then, and you could make people laugh without being worried about political correctness or worrying about stupid comments of people .
As of today.... 82 people who don't understand life.
one of the funniest comedians around
genuine genuine humor without profanity.
Robin Williams said Winters was a big influence on him. Wow, you can sure see that in the way Winters improvises here.
Johnathon Winters one of greatest ever, Carson true TV legend same with Ed.
That bit about it's the thought that counts is one of the funniest thing I have ever heard.
One of the funniest men of all time
I listen to this all day and dont get bored, do I need help?
Winters just in gloves and knit-cap is hilarious ("Start in Anchorage, swing down through Nome" LMAO. Nome is the top of the state, Anchorage near the bottom).
Cheers. Wouldn't have caught that in a million years.
He was one of my faves! Cracks me up.
my parents best friends when I was 4 or 5 (then on for years) had an incredible record collection, the guy being in that business. I never got to hear their Jonathan Winters ‘blue’ records (adult only humor). the guy had several demo record copies of that; a big favorite thing they always got out when they put us kids to bed.
I'm loving the set 📐
When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s I would impersonate a Jonathan Winters character and crack my girl cousin up. I cracked up watching this video.
May Mister Jonathan Winters
Rest In Peace.
Red Skelton ,Jonathan Winters were a wonderful treat to watch he didn't even have to speak one expression had me rolling with laughter
I can't believe there was a show with JW that I never knew about.
Dang!!!!!
He's MY mind of crazy!
I used to imitate Maudie Fricker in 6th grade. Carson did his own characterization, Aunt Blabby.